Emotion only lasts in our bodies for about 90 seconds. After that, the physical reaction dissipates, UNLESS our cognitive brain kicks in and starts connecting our anger with past events.
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Just like children, emotions heal when they are heard and validated.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Emotions need to be acknowledged and understood to heal, much like children require attention and validation.
Jill Bolte Taylor's quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing and validating emotions as a necessary step towards emotional healing. Just as children thrive when their feelings are acknowledged and cared for, so do our emotions, which require the same nurturing response in order to facilitate healing and growth.
Themes
EmotionsHealingValidationRelationshipsCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on emotional intelligence, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of listening.
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