Called to Help from an Emotional Tug

Everywhere we look, we can see people helping. There’s the caregiver who works tirelessly all day and yet when their head hits the pillow for sleep, they are wondering if they could be doing more. There’s the teacher who spends endless time and resources bringing forth information creating power through knowledge. Then there are the doers and creators who have talents and skills that they hope will lessen burdens and brighten the day. Part of human nature is wanting to contribute in some way to improve our surroundings. Through this process we can discover the emotional catalyst for our own desire to help.

We are deeply connected to the world around us. Joy and fear are major motivators. Watching the joy of others brings us joy. Conversely, when we recognize the pain of others, it is triggering our own pain and fear. Compassion through our past experiences often catapults us into action while rescuing and uplifting others fuels our hope. There is internal fulfillment and relief if we can bring out a smile from someone. Healing can happen for us as well when we acknowledge our own emotional stirrings, allow them to happen and take care not to stuff them away.

Regardless of what movement we take, there is great benefit to understanding our own motivations. Good health depends on freeing our emotions. The longer we bury them, the more power they have over our body. Admitting our own feelings out loud solidifies our dreams and lessens the hold of burdens. From this honesty we will be free to move about life being satisfied and fulfilled with the help we give. As we endeavor to help others, let’s be aware of why we feel a tug on our own emotions. In this way, deep healing will happen for everyone.

Action:
What emotions are tugging at your heart? Did the desire to help start from a place of sadness or fear, or does the inspiration come from an uplifting state? Whatever emotion comes up, it is perfectly okay. Our range of emotions is deeply intertwined with our actions. Talk about your motivations out loud. Let your truth come out. Acknowledging how you feel and vocalizing your emotions gives you the freedom to live honestly. The mission to help will then have even greater power.

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