--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Feelings, emotions - they are neither…" description: "\"Feelings, emotions - they are neither right nor wrong. They cannot be assigned a value. Feelings *are*. By labeling a feeling wrong, you force yourself..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0cc/karen-marie-moning-189_emotion_feelings-emotions-they-are-neither-right_2069024.png" --- # Feelings, emotions - they are neither right nor wrong… ![“Feelings, emotions - they are neither right nor wrong. They cannot be assigned a value. Feelings *are*. By labeling a feeling wrong, you force yourself to ignore that feeling. And what you most need is to feel it, let it burn through you, then get on with life.” quote by Karen Marie Moning](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0cc/karen-marie-moning-189_emotion_feelings-emotions-they-are-neither-right_2069024.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0cc/karen-marie-moning-189_emotion_feelings-emotions-they-are-neither-right_2069024.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0cc/karen-marie-moning-189_emotion_feelings-emotions-they-are-neither-right_2069024.png) > “Feelings, emotions - they are neither right nor wrong. They cannot be assigned a value. Feelings \*are\*. By labeling a feeling wrong, you force yourself to ignore that feeling. And what you most need is to feel it, let it burn through you, then get on with life.” [Karen Marie Moning](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/karen-marie-moning/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Emotions are neutral; labeling them wrong suppresses them, so feel and move on. **In simple terms:** Feelings are neutral, let them pass. Key Takeaway Accept emotions without judgment. Themes psychology mindfulness self‑acceptance Mood reflective calm Type self‑help philosophical When to use this quote - therapy sessions - personal crises - creative writing Key Concepts cognitive therapy emotional intelligence Questions to Reflect On - How does labeling affect emotional health? - What practices help process feelings? 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