A Teen's Life: Emotions

What emotions do you feel? Love, hate, sadness, joy, etc.

What is an emotion vs a feeling? An emotion is more of a mental sate, where a feeling is more of a physical state. (You can find more information here)

There are 5 basic emotions that everyone feels; acceptance, celebration, depletion, empowerment and exposure. There is a range of emotions within each emotion, from low/neutral feelings to intense feelings. (Pastor Myke would be more than happy to chat with anyone about the 5 basic emotions, if you have any questions or would like to learn more).

What happens when you have no control over your emotions? They tend to escalate, especially if you do not try to change them. You need to lower the level of emotion that you are feeling.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If you enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
-Romans 12: 17-21 (NIV)

How to deal with your emotions in a healthy way:

• You need to make a change or get away. When you get too high in an emotion, it's harder to deescalate.
• You need to bring yourself down to a lower emotion to think about your problem with a clear head, so you can resolve the situation.