Ispectrum Magazine Ispectrum Magazine #05 | Page 48

MOTHER EMOTIONS: FEAR AND LOVE. CAN WE CONTROL OUR EMOTIONS? Chinese tradition says the world of emotions translates into yin and yang. Indeed, Eastern wisdom establishes two mother emotions, from which all others derive: Fear and love. But can we control emotions? A psychological consultation can give me the answer. Years ago, in a discussion with Ana Moyano, psychologist in Alicante, we were faced with this challenge. What was it I was told by this woman? That emotions come from thoughts, but you can control what you think. It’s simple: Th