Today's Fairy Reading

What does it mean to take care of myself emotionally?

I recognize when I'm feeling angry, and I accept that feeling without shame or blame.
I recognize when I'm feeling hurt, and I accept those feelings without attempting to punish the source of my pain.
I recognize and feel fear when that emotion presents itself.
I allow myself to feel happiness, joy, and love when those emotions are available.

Taking care of myself means I've made a decision that it's okay to feel.
Taking care of my emotions means I allow myself to stay with the feeling until it's time to release it and go on to the next one.

I recognize that sometimes my feelings can help point me toward reality, but sometimes my feelings are deceptive.
They are important, but I do not have to let them control me.
I can feel, and think too.

I'm open to the lessons my emotions may be trying to teach me.
And after I feel, accept, and let go of the feeling, I ask myself what it is I want or need to do to take care of myself.