When reflecting on the word “emotion,” we can break it down into its root: E (outward) and MOTIO (movement). Thus, emotion not only impacts us but also mobilizes us. So, does emotion have movement? Without a doubt. Each emotion triggers an internal change, beginning with intense agitation and organic upheaval.
Our body is not merely a vehicle to navigate life; it is our “temple.” As we increase our awareness, we come to understand that we are made of sensations, thoughts, and memories that bring our emotions to life.
Questions arise: What is the nourishment that truly sustains us? Can we identify our joys and fears? What thoughts propel us forward, and which ones paralyze us? How does what we feel affect us? Can we control those emotions, hold them back, let them flow, or do they negatively impact us?
When we feel, what happens in our body? Do our movements and expressions change?
Pause. Silence.
I reflect on the emotion represented by water: a flow that runs through our bodies. We are responsible for allowing that current to circulate, accepting what flows through us and what we experience. We must gather the courage to face any adversity, “fully oxygenating ourselves.”
I invite you to engage in a personal exercise to explore your emotions.
Place an incense you like or light a candle to harmonize the environment. Sit on the floor in a cross-legged position. Close your eyes and begin to breathe: inhale deeply, feel the emptiness, and exhale.
Rub your hands together until they generate heat and gently place them over your eyes. Once more, breathe: inhale, feel the emptiness, and exhale.
Perceive your sensations; take a moment to connect with your body. Then, rub your hands again and place them on your chest. Breathe again: inhale, feel the emptiness, and exhale.
Now, repeat this gesture, placing your hands on the part of your body that needs attention. When you’re ready, open your eyes.
Breathe: inhale, feel the emptiness, and exhale.
Now, lie down on the floor. Gradually allow your arms to move, breaking the verticality. Let your legs accompany the movement with flowing motions.
Slowly, place your hands on the ground next to your feet and begin to rise, returning to a cross-legged position. Finally, when you are ready, stand up.
To finish, breathe: inhale, feel the emptiness, and exhale.