T2 Foundations: Expressing Recently Suppressed Emotions

Introducing the Expressing Recently Suppressed Emotions Exercise: Embrace Transformation!

1.) Number of Questions: 6
2.) Estimated Time: It takes approximately 18 minutes to complete the journaling exercise.
3.) Context: This exercise empowers you to explore recurring negative thought patterns and suppressed feelings that are hindering your progress. Reflect on the moments when you hesitated to express your true thoughts and emotions. By examining the emotions it triggers, recent catalysts, unexpressed feelings, and the narrative you’ve constructed, you will begin to release the suppressed pain and ruminating negative thoughts regarding this past experience.
4.) Benefits: Negative thoughts often bring along a range of emotions, moods, or temperaments. As you reflect on the negative thought pattern that’s impacting your practice and life, remember that this is an opportunity for self-awareness and transformation. Recalling the event can reveal underlying emotions that remain unexpressed. By engaging with these emotions, you’re touching upon the sensitive points that contribute to the emotional charge of the situation.
5.) Consistent Practice:
Remember, this isn’t a one-time endeavor. By revisiting the event and engaging with your unexpressed emotions, you’re chipping away at the emotional charge that has held you captive.

Your responses will guide you towards self-discovery and personal evolution. Let’s embark on the journey of breaking free from this negative pattern. Proceed to the first question and begin the quest for transformation and insight.

Type “Ready” below to get started.

Describe a negative repetitive thought pattern that has you feeling stuck in your practice & life.

What unwanted emotions, moods, or temperaments continuously surface that you have difficulty escaping, connected to these negative thoughts?

What recent event or interaction in which you did not fully express yourself triggered these repetitive thoughts and feelings?

What story have you created about the impact this person or event has had on your ability to move forward and thrive? (feel free to be a victim, needy, or blame)

What did you hold yourself back from saying or expressing that you wish you expressed at the time?

What are some of the underlying emotions you feel are beneath what went unexpressed? Recite the event to find the tender points and parts of the story that triggered the most emotion.