There is a part of the brain called the amygdala which scientists call the 'seat' of primary emotion. If this is removed from your brain you lose your ability to function well on any emotional level, and prefer to be alone rather than interact with others. You would become indifferent to those for whom you had once felt love and would become apathetic about activities that had once been a source of inspiration to you. Doesn't sound like much fun does it. And yet, even without having their brains tampered with, many people experience these sorts of symptoms in their life. They do not know where the passion has gone. Some are in such a cloud they can't even remember ever having it. Others just have a sense of being flat and lethargic. This kind of stuckness, stagnation and indifference happens when you are not accessing the inner place from which action originates. Then you simply act from the outside in and not coming from a deep autonomous sense of meaning within. This place of meaning is the source of your passion and your purpose. It is not simply a physical organ - it is a spiritual one. You can call it the source of the river of zest for life. Of course, many people, quite understandably still mistrust the 'follow your heart' type messages, fearing 'crash and burn'. Having a strong feeling about something - say anger, desire or fear - doesn't necessarily mean it's a good idea to blindly act on it. When emotions are coloured by expectations, attachments, conditions, preconceptions - 'he should give me that' 'if she gives me this then I'll give her that' etc - then it's all about what can I take, what can I get, and this leaves us wide open to the pain of disappointment. But when feelings emerge from a higher sense of self and are in alignment with the authentic you, then there is wisdom. It is an intuitive, balanced knowing that is calm and clear. There is coherence within. Things we do that are aligned with this true sense of self add to life without expectation or condition. And we have found that when people access their true passions, their emotional intelligence is boosted. In other words, they are more 'tuned in' to themselves and others, they feel more clear, have a more positive self image, and are able to actualize their potentials in a way they couldn't before. They are also better at solving problems and making decisions. In short, they are happier. _Quick Tip - energy boost If you're ever feeling stuck, flat, stagnant, uninspired. Try this: 1. Become aware of your emotion. Acknowledge it and let it be there. _2. Become aware of any bodily sensations (tightness, hollow etc). Again, just let them to be there. _3. Bring to mind an experience or something you love to do that was/is uplifting for you. Immerse yourself in that using all the senses. How does it feel, what can you see, hear, taste, smell etc. _4. Connect with any particular qualities that emerge (eg excitement, joy, stability etc). Feel the energy of these qualities in your body. _5. Be open to receive insights about how to respond to the situation at hand.

rachel Flower

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