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A Proven Method for Emotional Release

Last updated on March 21, 2018 By Jing J. 7 Comments

The day before my period started, I felt a deep sadness and a profound loneliness. Looking around at the love and blessings in my life, I knew that the feeling came from distant memories. When the veil between the conscious and the unconscious thins out during the premenstrual phase, these deep and intense feelings surface into my conscious mind, and into the present.

Perhaps you have similar experiences — old pains and hurts that come back to haunt you once a month. They may be triggered by current events or physical discomfort. But deep down you know it’s not from that, not completely anyway. These excessive emotions can weigh you down, clog up your creative energy, and gray your outlook on life.

If you want to focus your energy on creating the life your heart truly desires, it’s important to release the excessive emotional weight you’ve been carrying around for a very long time…

I believe the menstrual cycle is a blessing for women and a precious gift from Mother Earth. Its rhythmic dance between the creation and destruction allows us to tap into the deepest layer of our psyche, and our very soul. It provides us with an opportunity to release, to heal, and to recreate. It is during these times that we are most deeply in touch with our feelings and intuitions.

However, it can be difficult to step back and look at these feelings, let alone consciously release them, while you are experiencing them so intensely during the premenstrual phase. It may actually be better to work on releasing them while you are feeling all right.

There is a simple and effective method (the Sedona Method) that’s helped me to get in touch with, understand, and release some of my challenging emotions. It may be a useful toolbox to bring along with you on your inner journal to self-inquiry, discovery and healing.

Let me use the feeling of sadness as an example.

Allow yourself to take a few moments and remember the last time that you experienced sadness. Then give yourself a few moments just to be with whatever feelings this memory brings up in this moment.

Ask yourself the following questions:

Can I allow myself to welcome this feeling the best I can?

Can I allow myself to let it go?

Will I let it go?

When?

Be there. Feel, see, hear, smell, or sense what’s come up for you. Do nothing, just watch thoughts, feelings and sensations coming and going, forming and dissolving, in front of your eyes. Experience them deeply, completely, and totally…

Do this a few times until you feel as though you are able to release some or all of what you are feeling.

This same method applies to any emotions you want to release and free yourself from.

I can hear you asking, “How long will this take to release my emotions? Is this the magic pill that will make all of my unwanted emotions disappear, once and for all?” I asked myself the same questions.

I’ve looked everywhere, but I haven’t yet found that magic pill. What I’ve learned, however, is to be patient and loving. These are the greatest teachers and healers for our pains and sufferings.

The truth is that some wounds leave scares. They may always be there with you and be a part of your emotional makeup. But it is quite possible for you to unload their excessive weight and untie their tight holds. It is also quite possible for them to dissolve into the background instead of staying at the forefront of your life.

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  1. Sonal says

    September 18, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    So much compassion and peace flows from your words.I will definitely try this in the morning and try and make it a habit.Thank you Jing.

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  2. Sonal says

    September 18, 2013 at 9:05 am

    Hi Jing,
    I also feel sad and lonely and easily overwhelmed between my ovulation and period.I am just too tired to try out things to reduce my emotional weight. I thinking I have been carrying it for too long now. I have been treated for anxiety and depression too. And each month is different except that the sadness and boredom remains. I am going to try the method you have described. But I need some guidance on how and what can I add in my regular routine so whenever I am caught between such feelings I can free myself and be strong to face them.
    Thankyou

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    • Jing says

      September 18, 2013 at 3:39 pm

      Hi Sonal, I’m glad to hear that you’re interested in trying this technique. I find early morning before you start your day is the best time. It’ll help set the tone for the rest of the day. It also helps to make it a routine — do it every day at about the same time and make a habit out of it. When it becomes a habit it’s easier for you to pull out the tool when you need it. Depression and boredom could also be a sign that you need some direction and inspiration in your life

      to channel your energy. Perhaps do some journaling to figure out what you would like to see your dream life to be — what makes you smile, sing and feel alive. Another thing to keep in mind is that blood deficiency can also cause depression and anxiety. Make sure you eat well and include whole grains, organic soy and black beans in your diet. They will help keep you grounded. I hope this helps. I’m here if you’d like to explore this further. Sending you love dear 🙂

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  3. Mark David Fourman says

    September 18, 2013 at 7:02 am

    Great article. As a guy I can’t say anything about the menstrual cycle as a blessing, but I can say that when negative emotions come, for whatever reason, they can be treated as a blessing and used for personal development.

    I like the Sedona method. I also use guided meditation.

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    • Jing says

      September 18, 2013 at 3:42 pm

      Thank you for sharing Mark! I’ll certainly check out your guided meditation!

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  4. Jing Jin says

    January 23, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    Thank you so much Hengameh! Wish you light on your path as well. I’m so happy meeting you. You’re a beautiful soul! Much love, Jing

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  5. Hengameh Ebrahimi says

    January 22, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    Beautiful Jing,

    Thank you so much for sharing your precious insights. I loved your website. Wish you light on your path:)
    Much Love,
    Hengameh,

    Reply
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