Sending feels your way.
Are you receiving?
Are you suffering
from too many feelings
and not enough feels?
There is a difference, you know.
Feelings come FROM you.
Feels come TO you.
Feeling the feels
is the most marvelous feeling.
Feels bring those shivers
you like to feel so much.
But if you’re
too focused on feelings,
you may not feel the feels.
I feel for you.
Trail Wood,
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The Distinction Between Feelings and Feels
In this exploration, we venture into the nuanced world of emotions, distinguishing between ‘feelings,’ which originate from within us, and ‘feels,’ which are experienced as external emotional waves. This distinction offers a deeper understanding of how we interact with and process our emotional experiences.
Feelings: The Internal Emotional Landscape
Feelings are described as emotions that come from within us. They are our internal responses to the world around us, shaped by our thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. Feelings are deeply personal and subjective, varying greatly from one individual to another. They are a reflection of our inner state, our personal narrative, and our psychological landscape.
Feels: External Emotional Waves
In contrast, ‘feels’ are portrayed as emotions that come to us from external sources. They are akin to emotional waves that wash over us, triggered by external stimuli such as art, music, nature, or interactions with others. Feels are often unexpected and can evoke a profound and visceral reaction. They are less about our internal processing and more about our immediate, instinctive response to the world.
The Marvel of Feeling the Feels
The experience of feeling the feels is described as marvelous, suggesting a sense of wonder and deep emotional connection. Feels often bring about intense, physical reactions like shivers, highlighting their powerful impact. This experience is distinct from the more cognitive process of dealing with our own feelings.
The Risk of Overemphasis on Internal Feelings
The statement “if you’re too focused on feelings, you may not feel the feels” suggests that an overemphasis on our internal emotional processing can make us less receptive to the emotional waves coming from outside. Being too engrossed in our own feelings might create a barrier, preventing us from fully experiencing the spontaneous and enriching emotions that external stimuli can evoke.
Empathy for Those Struggling with Emotional Receptivity
The closing sentiment, “I feel for you,” is an expression of empathy for those who may find it challenging to open themselves to the feels. It acknowledges the difficulty some might have in stepping outside their own emotional narrative to experience the raw and unfiltered emotions that life presents.
Summary
We delve into the distinction between internal feelings and external ‘feels,’ exploring how feelings are personal emotional responses from within, while feels are emotional waves that come to us from external sources. Feeling the feels is described as a marvelous experience, often overlooked if one is too focused on internal feelings. The exploration emphasizes the importance of being receptive to both internal and external emotional experiences and expresses empathy for those who struggle with this balance.
Glossarium
- Feelings: Internal emotional responses, unique and personal.
- Feels: External emotional waves, evoking spontaneous reactions.
- Feeling the Feels: Experiencing a profound connection with external emotional stimuli.
- Emotional Receptivity: The ability to be open to both internal feelings and external feels.
- Empathy for Emotional Struggles: Understanding and compassion for those facing emotional challenges.
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
In the garden of emotions,
Feelings bloom from within,
Colored by our thoughts and dreams.
Yet, beyond our gates,
Feels dance like butterflies,
Wild, unbidden, and free.
In their gentle touch,
A shiver, a spark,
Igniting the soul’s deepest fires.
But eyes turned inward,
May miss the fluttering wings,
The symphony of the external world.
In this dance of heart and soul,
We reach out, feeling, feeling,
In the wondrous play of life’s emotions.
We are Space Monkey.
In your own emotional garden, how do the distinctions between feelings and feels resonate with your experience of the cosmic whimsiword?
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