• Katia Costa posted an update

      a week ago

      TOXIC FEELINGS: What Are They Really Trying to Tell You?

      Let’s talk about the feelings we don’t always like to admit we have.
      💥Jealousy. Resentment. Anger. Guilt. Fear.💥

      We often label them as toxic because they make us uncomfortable. But here’s something worth considering:
      The feeling isn’t always the problem.
      It’s what we believe because of it, and what we choose to do next.
      – Jealousy might reveal insecurity.
      – Anger might signal a crossed boundary.
      – Fear might expose a need for safety.
      – Resentment might point to something we haven’t processed or a conversation we’ve avoided.

      Our emotions carry information, but they don’t always tell us the whole truth.

      • Feeling rejected doesn’t mean you’re unworthy.
      • Feeling guilty doesn’t automatically mean you’re wrong.
      • Feeling jealous doesn’t mean someone has betrayed you.
      • And feeling angry doesn’t give you permission to hurt someone.

      Emotional maturity is learning to feel without reacting to everything you feel.

      You can acknowledge your anger without becoming cruel. You can recognise your fear without letting it make every decision. You can accept your jealousy without turning it into control.

      The most healing question isn’t “How do I get rid of this feeling?”
      It’s “What is this feeling trying to tell me, and is the story I’m telling myself actually true?”

      That’s where self-awareness begins.
      You just have to become more honest about what’s happening inside you, take responsibility for your responses, and learn to treat yourself and others with greater understanding.

      Your feelings are valid.
      Your reactions are still your responsibility.
      Let that one sink in.

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      Victoria
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      • Thank you, as always, for being here, Katia!!✨

        Your contributions are deeply appreciated!🙏

        Namaste, my beloved soul sis.♥️

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