We each have over eighty different muscles in our faces, and if these muscles get accustomed to expressing depression, boredom, or frustration, then this habitual muscular pattern literally begins to dictate our states, not to mention our physical character. When people are asked to write down all the emotions they feel in an average week, it is found that the average is less than a dozen. Why? Because most people have limited patterns of physiology that result in limited patterns of expression.
Types of emotions an individual might feel in a week :
Stressed Out, Frustrated, Angry, Insecure, Lonely, Bored, Miserable, Happy, Relieved, Loved, Excited, Joyous.
This is such a short list of emotional choices when you consider the thousands of enticing states available. Take care not to limit yourself to such a short list. Try new things and cultivate a whole new range. How about experiencing more enthusiasm, fascination, cheerfulness, playfulness, intrigue, sensuality, desire, gratitude, enchantment, curiosity, creativity, kindness, gentleness, humor...Why not come up with a long list of your own?
You can experience any of these just by changing the way you use your body! You can feel strong, you can smile, you can change anything in a minute just by laughing. You've heard the old adage, "Someday you'll look back on this and laugh."
If you repeatedly use your body in weak ways, if you drop your shoulders on a regular basis, if you walk around like you're tired, you will feel tired. How could you do otherwise? Your body leads your emotions. The emotional state you're in then begins to affect your body, and it becomes a sort of endless loop. Notice how you're sitting even now. Sit up right now and create more energy in your body as you continue not only to read but also to master these principles.
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