Conscious Complaining

We have a spectrum of emotions. There are times when we are glad, joyful and happy and there are times when we get mad, sad, and unhappy. When I experience positive and negative emotions I let them come and let them go. I do not waste my energy in suppressing, repressing, denying, fighting , complaining or getting stuck. This way I do not waste my energy. When I become a victim of external circumstances, I get upset and angry and process my feelings and work on myself rather than complaing or bitching about it. I do not let myself be a victim of adverse external circumstnces but find a way for working on them. The author of this passage Karla Mclaren uses an interesting phrase "Conscious complaining". To me it means recognizing and understanding what causes negative feelings in me. Becoming aware of my feelings, understanding the cause of my feelings, and doing whatever I can to be centered and strong to face the external circumstances. This way I won't waste my enrgy by complaining or dwelling on the causes of my suffering. I have learned the way of reducing my distress and anguish by practicing mindfulness. Mindfulness helps me understand the causes of my suffering and to be free from the impact of suffering. This practice helps me to be centered and grounded. I see the value of "conscious complaining" as described by the author. I also see the value of doing positive affirmations. It is like looking at the bright side of the issue or situation rather than dwelling on the negative side of the situation. When I have stomach ache, I do not dwell on it or complain about it. I try to find out what caused my stomach ache and learn a lesson from it so that I may not cause my stomach ache again. This way I do not find fault in somebody or complain against someone else in my life. What good , constructive, and positive things I can do is in my hands. And that is freedom. Namaste! Jagdish P Dave