OURSELVES:

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What does it mean to take care of myself emotionally? I recognize when
I'm feeling angry, and I accept that feeling without shame or blame.

I allow myself to feel happiness, joy, and love when those emotions are
available. Taking care of myself means I've made a decision that it's
okay to feel.

Taking care of my emotions means I allow myself to stay with the
feeling until it's time to release it and go on to the next one.

I recognize that sometimes my feelings can help point me toward reality,
but sometimes my feelings are deceptive. They are important, but I do
not have to let them control me. I can feel, and think too.

I reach out for help or guidance if I get stuck in a particular emotion.

I'm open to the lessons my emotions may be trying to teach me. After I
feel, accept, and release the feeling, I ask myself what it is I want or need
to do to take care of myself.

Taking care of myself emotionally means I value, treasure, explore, and
cherish the emotional part of myself.