Embracing Human Emotions
Elif shares the importance of acknowledging and channeling our emotions, emphasizing that feelings like anger and depression are part of being human. She highlights how creative outlets, such as writing or music, can transform these emotions into positive energy. Additionally, she reflects on the challenges of navigating social media, where nuanced conversations often get lost in the noise of slogans and sound bites.In this clip
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How can I regulate emotions such as empathy to avoid being overwhelmed by other people's experiences and to prevent projecting their realities and suffering onto myself?
What can you say about feeling sad and anxious?
How do negative experiences, such as being told at a young age or into adulthood how we should feel (e.g., feeling ashamed or not being allowed to feel sad), get encoded into our brains, and how does not having permission to feel our real, biological emotions impact our future decisions?