Let Your Emotions Guide You

The air conditioner went out in our car several of months ago while we are on a trip to Florida. We stopped, had it repaired and went about our way. About 4 hours later, the air blowing out the vents lost its cool. Luckily, I did not. I was concerned however. I had just spent a bunch of money and now I wondered just how much it would cost to get it fixed right. I felt I had wasted my money. I was really not happy about the whole thing, in fact, I was really focused on this problem and all the trouble it was going to cause me.

Since I was focused on the problem I was experiencing some negative emotions and I didn't feel good about it at all.

Since winter was coming on, I put it off and didn't pay any attention to the problem. I didn't give it any energy and therefore I didn't feel any negative emotion about it.

Here in North Texas, the temperature is rising. Last week, we reach over 90 degrees (Fahrenheit). I was driving the car and it was warm! I decided it was time to get the AC fixed.

As I focused on doing what I wanted (creating the experience I wanted to experience) I felt really good. I was exercising my power - my authority to do what I wanted to do, and inside, I felt a sense of empowerment.

If you focus on the problem the result will be the feeling of a negative emotion.

If you focus on the solution the result will be the feeling of a positive emotion.

Your emotions will let you know where you have chosen to place your energy. The interesting thing about where you place your focus is that you will actually create more of that in your life. In any situation, your feelings will guide you. It is an internal feedback mechanism. What a gift!

BE Amazing,
-Lane