Feelings vs. Facts
Jase explores the idea that events are neutral and it's our perceptions that label them as good or bad. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that feelings are subjective and not definitive truths about ourselves. Dedeker adds to this by highlighting the need to detach from both negative and positive feelings, reminding us that our self-worth is not dictated by fleeting emotions.In this clip
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224 - Feelings Are Not Facts
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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? This was discussed in the episode The Best Moments Of Modern Wisdom (2024), the episode How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner | Lori Gottlieb, the episode Emily Nagoski — The Knowledge Project #66, the episode #614: Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life, and the clip Embracing Pain's Gift from the episode Dr. Marc Brackett: How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence and the clip Permission to Feel.
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? This was discussed in the episode How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner | Lori Gottlieb, the episode Emily Nagoski — The Knowledge Project #66, the episode #614: Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life, and the clip Embracing Pain's Gift from the episode Dr. Marc Brackett: How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence and the clip Permission to Feel.
What does non-judgment of one's own feelings and emotions mean in the context of mindfulness, as discussed in the episode How To Use Your Neurodiversity For A Better Life | Kelly Williams Brown and the clip Embracing Feelings?