April has come. Many of you have probably stepped into new environments or roles. When you’re faced with unfamiliar tasks, new relationships, and other things that are different from your usual routine, it’s easy to lose your composure and become irritated by the smallest things. At times like these, negative energy tends to gather around you, as if to resonate with your emotions. Negative emotions attract even more negative energy, and before you know it, you’re caught in a “negative energy loop.” This loop is difficult to break even if you understand it intellectually, and it’s a tough one for everyone. This time, we’ll talk about how to deal with it.
Suppressing and enduring negative emotions will only accumulate painful negative energy. Therefore, I recommend observing your emotions as if you were “commenting” on them, separating yourself from the negative energy. Imagine another version of yourself observing the scene from above, and mentally utter, “This is the situation I am in right now”—in other words, describe your emotions and situation exactly as a sports commentator describes the game.
“A colleague said something unpleasant to me, and I’m feeling angry. My heart rate is rising, and I can feel my face getting hot.” “I went back to my part-time job after a long time, and I’m feeling anxious because I don’t understand the new system. My breathing is becoming shallow.” “Something my husband said hurt me, and I’m feeling sad and angry. My chest feels tight, and I feel like I’m going to cry.”…
By putting your emotions into words in this way, a small “gap” is created between you and your feelings. Emotions are easily manipulated by negative energy and tend to escalate. However, this “gap” makes it easier to receive the help of positive energy. Maintaining an objective perspective without being overwhelmed by emotions makes it easier to resonate with the positive energy that works to support us from above.
Of course, regular “energy recharging” is essential. By regularly receiving the energy of Shinkiko, you can cultivate an inner sense of stability that makes you less susceptible to being pulled down by negative emotions. Physical measures such as allowing yourself ample time are also important. If you are working on a tight schedule, you will lose your peace of mind and become more prone to overreacting to small things. Taking care of your physical foundations, such as sleep and diet, is also directly linked to emotional stability. Getting through a period of many changes is not easy for anyone. However, the support of positive energy and the energy of Shinkiko will surely propel you to the next stage.