by 5thGeneration 10 Replies latest jw friends
I'm wondering how many people really understand others with emotions as opposed to people who don't.
For example:
My wife would passively consider an emotional thing whereas I dwell on it for days.
I posted a video of Les Mis. How many would actually see the post, click the post, close their eyes, and listen to it?
Just wondering.
But I'm drunk.
P.S. Been semi-sober for 2 months!
"To love another person is to see the face of God!"
Now I can die in peace...
For now my life is blessed.
Don't feel bad, I listened to it! I loved seeing it on stage. I cried! Phantom of the Opera is coming here in April, I really would like to see it, I missed it when it was here years ago. Have
you seen it?
Hope4Others
i cried at the end of '2 days in paris' starring julie delpy. twice.
plus, i identified w/ the guy in the film b/c i'm neurotic and as sarcastic as he is when he gets angry.....and it reminds me of paris, i haven't been there in way too many years.
paris and a well written love story, gets me every time.
I'm like you - I can dwell on things for days.
I think there is an upside and a downside to how we deal with emotional things. Those of us who dwell for days may gain a deeper understanding, but then again, it can lead us sometimes to think too much - and that can drag us down (at least that's what I find sometimes!).
Those who deal with emotional things straight away may get the reverse - they risk not fully processing what's happening and it can lay undiscovered for some time. However when its another person who may need help, the quick response may be the most useful.
I suppose a healthy balance between the two is best, coupled with an understanding of whatever the situation is - no hard and fast rules!
Congrats on being semi-sober for 2 months as well - its good enough for now - one step at a time if you're trying to dry out completely
I did. I must confess. I closed my eyes and then I played the youtube under it of 'Bring Him Home' and wept. It brought forth some tears I needed to cry. Thank you for posting the first and starting me onto one of my favorite music tracts. I have it in my MP3 the complete soundtrack and I listen repeatedly. But alas, sometimes people around us cannot feel or love the things we do with the same raising of the hairs even on your forehead. 'To see the face of god' in that song. well. I will cry again. Or better yet, 'empty chairs and empty tables.' I will be laid out tonight crying. And I can stick to that one soundtrack or one song for months till I feel it completely.
Oh and I saw Phantom that same year in London. To me if you see it, maybe it should be seen first because after Les Miserables....It all paled by comparison.
Hey Buddy,
You should read "Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman. Its a great book on feelings and your whole range of emotions.
Once you know and understand why it is that you do what you do, you can work on helping that part of you. It explores several ways for dealing with your emotions. Great book, it has helped me immensely.
Ask my wife. I am a cold heartless bastard with no time for crap like feelings. Things just do not affect me like they would a normal person. The only time my emotions get to me somewhat is when it comes to my kids.
