Emotional Voltage and the Choice of 'Like or Dislike'
The expression 'emotional voltage rising,' which is today's theme, may be a term you are not very familiar with. The 'SSD Theory' I am studying is a discipline that not only puts emotions into words but also teaches us that our bodies communicate through 'words' before stress manifests as physical symptoms.
As a way to unravel these bodily signals, there are methods such as the 'leg lift up test' or checking 'reflex points' (similar to acupressure points) located on the temples. It is an approach that pinpoints the exact location where a problem is occurring.
In my case, when my emotional voltage is already high, certain reflex points can feel painfully tender. When that happens, I am overcome by intense loneliness, solitude, or sadness, and the emotional needle swings to the extreme, leaving me in a very painful state. It is not a positive surge, but rather a negative, painful sensation that I want to 'let go of as soon as possible' that wells up strongly.
The Decisive Difference Between 'Emotion' and 'Like/Dislike'
However, by having the voltage rise like that, various realizations are born. At that time, I was thinking about the difference between 'emotions' and 'like, dislike, or aversion (iya).'
Compared to emotions like 'lonely,' 'happy,' 'scared,' or 'frustrated,' I feel that 'like, dislike, or aversion' often contain other emotions deep within them. For example, it's like, 'I like this person because it's fun to be with them,' 'I dislike them because they make me feel anxious,' or 'I have an aversion to this because it's scary and not fun.'
Here is an interesting discovery: normal 'emotions' disappear once their role is finished. Anxiety disappears when it turns into peace of mind, and sadness can be moved past once it is processed. On the other hand, I feel that 'like, dislike, or aversion' remain even after the emotion that triggered them has faded. For instance, 'I am no longer made to feel anxious, but I still dislike that person.'
In other words, perhaps 'like, dislike, or aversion' are not emotions themselves, but rather a 'sense of choice' for deciding 'I will choose this' or 'I will not choose this.' Thinking about it that way makes a lot of sense to me.
The 'Two Reasons' Why Emotional Voltage Rises
Even though my voltage was high from the morning and I was in so much pain, now that my thoughts are organized, I don't feel any pain at all. I think it's fickle of me, but perhaps this is also a characteristic and a good point of mine (#^.^#).
In conclusion, I felt that there are two meanings when emotional voltage rises.
To allow that person to demonstrate their unique strengths (discovery, thinking, creation, etc.)
For 'self-analysis' to help one understand parts of themselves they haven't noticed yet
Just when I thought the first chapter of my emotional research had ended, the curtain on the second chapter opened immediately. I am currently summarizing my new realizations.
I am truly happy that there are people who are interested in these seemingly geeky topics and read until the end. I would like to continue sharing my realizations. Thank you very much (#^.^#)