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Negative Emotions are Signs You Need to Take Action
by Guillermo Vidal | Nov 23, 2020 | Becoming Your Best Self
Nothing in life is stationary, yet we assign permanency to many situations, like having good health, or being with one partner in a long-term romantic union. When these things change or go away, we find ourselves caught in a quagmire of negative emotions.
Our ego’s desires for comfort and predictability drive our fear of change. When the pages of our life turn to new situations, fear of the unknown can send us spiraling into depression.
For three long years, I suffered from depression, a condition that was worsened by my efforts to delay facing my inner conflicts. My basic problem stemmed from the fact that I had built a life where I ignored my inner voice and relied on the approval of others. Over time, I reached a point where I had lost true myself. Rather than do the internal work I needed to confront this issue and make changes, I distracted myself chasing after titles and trophies. Eventually, nothing helped. No matter the accomplishment, it failed to bring me inner peace. I finally had no choice but to confront my emptiness. This process changed the course of my life forever.
