This episode is about how to feel happier but the real question is what to do with sadness, sorrow, or melancholy when it comes up, especially if it comes up for you on a regular basis. Today's caller, Patrick, is a vocal artist who is committed to his personal development work but is finding happiness elusive. We work through why being "happy" all the time may not be what he should be striving for and how much of his sorrow may not be his own.

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As we continue to evolve as humans, those of us who have said yes to waking up and healing will have moments when we face challenges and have difficulty sitting in uncomfortable emotions.

Consider/Ask Yourself:Do you have a certain emotion you hate and are trying to make it go away?Do you relate to being an artist? Are you a performer, musician, or creator of some kind?Are you a highly sensitive person?How did your parents express emotions?

Patrick's Question:Patrick would like guidance on how to stop feeling sadness and start feeling happier.

Patrick's Key Insights and Ahas:He is struggling with developing a sustainable singing careerHis identity is attached to successHe is committed to his personal developmentHe is afraid of staying in his emotionsHis mother took a lot of emotional spaceHe may be a personal growth junkieHe has a lot of self-love

How to Get Over It and On With It:He needs to learn to relate to his sorrow in a different wayHe needs to greet his sorrow, talk with it, and release itHe should listen to Over it and On With It episode #186 with MeganHe needs to increase his self-compassion

Takeaways:Is there an emotion you are avoiding?Could you be taking on other people's emotions?Embrace the emotional side of you and honor yourself with self-compassionConsider joining my Mastery course for monthly group coaching and the one-day retreat

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