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Director of Women’s Health Education
A toxic emotion is usually a trapped, negative emotion.
This type of blockage can play a key role in your health.
Many medical research studies have confirmed there is a very
profound mind/body connection, and a good balance of both
is necessary for optimal health.
 When we are wronged, we mentally replay those scenarios
frequently. We feel hurt, victimized, angry, misunderstood
and resentful over and over again. Those trapped or “stuck” negative
emotions elicit a hormonal stress response. If that stress
response continues, the result is a weakened immune system
that negatively affects one’s physical and emotional
well-being.
One of the most powerful remedies is forgiveness. Forgiveness
does not mean that the harm done to you was ok, nor does it
necessarily mean letting the person or persons you forgive
back into your life. Forgiveness means letting go of the anger
or resentment (the trapped negative emotions) because it is
no longer of benefit to YOU. It is your choice to let it go.
You release the negative feelings so they do not continue
to clog your thoughts.
Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of “Dare to Forgive,” states
that “Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself, and
to the people who love you.”
There are a number of holistic strategies that can be utilized
to help change how you think about a past hurt and to help
you release the toxic emotions associated with it. Even “considering” the
possibility of forgiveness is a step in the right direction.
Give it a try. Better mind/body balance will reward you with
greater health and a happier personal spirit.
- Find a comfortable environment where you can sit, quiet
your mind and relax your body. Lower the lights, put on soft
relaxing music if possible, close your eyes and concentrate
on your breathing for a few minutes.
- Breathe evenly and deeply, inhaling through your nose
and exhaling fully and slowly through your mouth. With every
exhale, release tension.
- Relax any tight muscles you feel in your body. Start at
the top of your head and work down to the tips of your toes.
Focus on a body part as you inhale, releasing muscle tension
as you exhale.
- Use your imagination and create a mental picture of a
place that is extremely relaxing to you, perhaps a beautiful
beach scene.
- See the colors around you, smell the fragrances, feel
a gentle breeze, hear the sounds of natures. Allow yourself
to relax even deeper.
- As you are relaxing, say mentally to yourself, “I
forgive and let go, as it is no longer beneficial for ME
to hold onto any anger or resentment any longer. I forgive
anyone who has done me harm by actions or words, either in
the past or present, as it is of no benefit to me to think
of it any longer.”
- Say, “I open my heart; I choose to be happy; I forgive
myself for any words or actions where I may have hurt someone
in the past or present. it is no longer of value for me to
hold onto it any longer.”
- Visualize yourself walking away from your special place
looking refreshed, relaxed, smiling and knowing you are free
from anger, free from hurt, and feeling better and better.
- Take a deep breath, wiggle your fingers and toes, open
your eyes and enjoy the rest of your day!
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