Okay. Wow. This is surprisingly serendipitous. I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can be more present in the present. Particularly, how I can accept my emotions at face value, and how I can give voice to my emotions in a constructive way.

I don’t have these answers, yet. But I found this inspiring story about a man with Alzheimer’s who unwittingly offers insight on how to accept your emotions–and the experience that caused them–at face value.

My take away: let your emotions flow. Name them if you have to. Don’t ask “What am I feeling?” Just feel. Identify those feelings. Once you’ve given name to your emotions, you have taken a step toward owning them. Then, once owned, give them voice.

Thanks, Johnnie for the link.

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