One of the Best Ways We can Cherish and Honor Our Feelings Before They Overwhelm – Step 5

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“A name
represents
identity, a deep
feeling and holds
tremendous sig-
nificance to its
owner.”

– Rachel Ingber (U.S. author / economist)

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Analysis

Naming emotions changes how we respond to them. As It Works: How and Why explains, naming feelings reduces emotional panic. We shift from reacting in fear to understanding our experience. Viktor Frankl, in Man’s Search for Meaning, emphasized the importance of creating space between stimulus and response. Naming creates that space.

Next, identifying emotional “roots” connects closely with Carl Jung’s idea of shadow work. Jung believed people must uncover what lies beneath the surface. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions supports this by urging us to ask hard questions. These questions uncover deeper fears, like financial insecurity or fear of others’ actions.

Rachel Ingber’s quote about names reveals another layer. A name reflects power and self-worth. Naming a feeling isn’t just intellectual. It validates a truth about ourselves. When we name fear or anger, we claim our identity in that moment.

Furthermore, bell hooks reminds us in All About Love that healing requires truth-telling. Naming our emotions is a first truth. With honesty, we can grow rather than hide.

Today’s SFZ connects deeply. First, it shows that naming breaks emotional paralysis. Then, it guides us to root causes. Finally, it helps us reclaim our voice. Healing starts with naming and questioning. It ends with freedom.


Traducción al español


Tres Estrofas de Citas SFZ

QUITAR EL PODER AL NOMBRAR
“Nombrar nuestros sentimientos es importante, porque una vez que lo hacemos, podemos empezar a manejarlos. En lugar de entrar en pánico por cómo nos sentimos, podemos decir específicamente cómo nos sentimos. Esto nos aleja de identificar los sentimientos como sólo ‘buenos’ o ‘malos’, sin mucho intermedio.” (It Works, How & Why, p. 30)

DESENTERRANDO LAS RAÍCES Y SACUDIENDO LA TIERRA
“Supongamos que la inseguridad financiera despierta constantemente los mismos sentimientos.”
“¿Y si las acciones de otros son parte de la causa, qué puedo hacer al respecto?”
“Preguntas como estas, y más que vendrán fácilmente en cada caso individual, ayudarán a descubrir las causas profundas.” (12 & 12, pp. 53-54)

“Un nombre representa identidad, un sentimiento profundo y tiene un significado tremendo para su dueño.”
– Rachel Ingber (1992 – ), autora / economista estadounidense


Análisis en Español

Nombrar las emociones cambia cómo respondemos. Como dice It Works: How and Why, nombrar sentimientos reduce el pánico emocional. Pasamos de reaccionar con miedo a entender nuestra experiencia. Viktor Frankl, en El hombre en busca de sentido, destacó la importancia del espacio entre estímulo y respuesta. Nombrar crea ese espacio.

Después, identificar las “raíces” emocionales se relaciona con el trabajo de sombra de Carl Jung. Jung creía que las personas deben descubrir lo que hay bajo la superficie. Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones lo apoya al animarnos a hacer preguntas difíciles. Estas preguntas revelan miedos más profundos, como la inseguridad financiera o el miedo a las acciones ajenas.

La cita de Rachel Ingber sobre los nombres revela otra capa. Un nombre refleja poder y autoestima. Nombrar un sentimiento no es solo intelectual. Valida una verdad sobre nosotros. Cuando nombramos el miedo o la ira, afirmamos nuestra identidad en ese momento.

Además, bell hooks nos recuerda en Todo sobre el amor que sanar requiere decir la verdad. Nombrar nuestras emociones es la primera verdad. Con honestidad, podemos crecer en lugar de escondernos.

Estas citas se conectan profundamente. Primero, muestran que nombrar rompe la parálisis emocional. Luego, guían a las causas raíz. Finalmente, nos ayudan a recuperar la voz. Sanar comienza con nombrar y preguntar. Termina en libertad.


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¿Qué sentimiento crees que estás teniendo ahora, y puedes darle un nombre?

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Comments

10 responses to “One of the Best Ways We can Cherish and Honor Our Feelings Before They Overwhelm – Step 5”

  1. Elexi W.S.A. Avatar

    I think my pain symptoms on/off that I’ve been feeling are hard to find what to link pain to, although the feelings are pain, or mental anguish at times.

  2. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    I have some complex feelings right now regarding the Altadena fires that happened 7 months ago. It’s a combination of feelings grief regret anger. Mostly anger as the proof of what really went down is coming to light. It’s one of those things that’s hard to believe that the leadership in Los Angeles would drop the ball in Altadena and the Palisades

  3. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    As part of my gratitude list, I use a feelings wheel to identify what I am feeling at the moment. It is a technique that I will expand to always be aware of the feeling of the moment.

    Being able to have the self-awareness to recognize what I am feeling right now, identify and acknowledge it and let it go. The way I feel is not who I am. However it can impact me in the moment Recognizing them, naming them and being honest about where they come from helps me lead to a healthy relationship with myself.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful

  4. Tony. O Avatar
    Tony. O

    By puting a name to it you give yourself the feeling of control over it.

  5. Bohdi Baba Avatar

    When I am falling in love I find it hard to express that to my partner. Let alone, how these new feelings of wellbeing feel.

  6. Simon Yebio Avatar
    Simon Yebio

    When someone has disregard for me and shows it by displaying behaviors that are uncomfortable

  7. Br. Buddha Avatar
    Br. Buddha

    Good morning everyone + happy Sunday. Here is today’s thought. Sometimes when we pray, we expect our prayers to be answered in a specific way. But sometimes we have to understand that God does answer our prayers in ways in which we did not ask for. But His way is the best way. Keep the faith. Blessings. BB

  8. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    Wanting romance and love but the prospect of dating is daunting. But nothing ventured nothing gained.

  9. brita Avatar
    brita

    when I am a mess I carefully assess the facts of what is going on – this helps me cope & helps me be not just a bag of nerves, which is never helpful.

    1. JB jr. Avatar
      JB jr.

      Sometimes I just have to remember to breathe. Its amazing how quickly I can invent “facts” in my head.

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