Through meditation or reflection or whatever, find out how…
““Through meditation or reflection or whatever, find out how to go to that place in yourself that can observe without judging. If you feel jealous, or depressed, or guilty – just try to pay attention to how your body feels. Where does the physical feeling start? Does a tightness go up or down your stomach for instance. If you notice that you’re being critical of yourself – then try to observe yourself doing this without judging it as good or bad. This observer self is the deepest part of you – deeper than your fearful self, guilty self, emotional self, or intellectual self. By observing what’s happening to your body when you go into these head states, you can learn little tricks to alter your body & mood. Like if you catch it early, try countering the negative physical feeling or emotion by doing something nurturing for yourself (exercise or pleasant bath, calling a friend, going to a movie, or whatever). Anyway, this is something I started doing at a time in my life when I was wracked by jealousy, loneliness, self-doubt, excessive self-criticism. And overall it worked.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Self‑observation without judgment reveals bodily cues that can be used to shift mood and behavior.
In simple terms: Notice body feelings without judging to change mood.
Key Takeaway
Practice non‑judgmental body awareness.
Themes
mindfulness
self‑awareness
body
emotion
self‑regulation
Mood
calm
introspective
Type
advice
practical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy
- self‑help routines
Key Concepts
psychology of emotion
somatic noticing
behavioral change
Questions to Reflect On
- What physical sensations arise with emotions?
- How can you gently shift negative feelings?
A Different Perspective
It may be hard to stay non‑judgmental.