This method brings to mind the idea of Steven R. Schwartz that emotions are like an electricity running through the body until it exhausts itself and dissipates. We ruminate to mask our uncomfortable feelings. It's simpler to let the feelings course through and out of your body. Then there's little need to ruminat e 😊

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Lisa Neff, Higher-Powered Life Coaching
Lisa Neff, Higher-Powered Life Coaching

Written by Lisa Neff, Higher-Powered Life Coaching

I help adult kids/grandkids of alcoholics leverage their recovery to create the life they truly want!

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