Emotions are innate processes that are part of our lives, but sometimes we don’t give them the attention they need, for a few years now, and increasingly, they have been emphasizing their direct relationship with our health. emotions can improve our health in the same way that negative emotions can weaken it.
As several studies show, our central nervous system and immune system communicate directly, meaning that emotions and the body are not separated, but are highly connected and interdependent.
- “A lucid mind and a good heart accompanied by warm feelings are the most important thing.
- If the mind does not turn to positive and lofty thoughts.
- Can we never find happiness?-Dalai Lama-.
The truth is that the information and publications that come to us emphasize the impact of negative emotions, that is, they warn us of the negative influence that certain emotions have on our health and guide us on whether to avoid negative emotions such as fear, anger. . . What is not so popular, however, is the fact that blocking these emotions can be a source of health problems.
Some health experts have changed their emotional outlook and focus, that is, they focused on the positive side, instead of focusing on negative emotions, they focused their attention on the power of positive emotions.
Arturo Agüero, doctor and director of the Diego Alcorta National Hospital, assures in his book “Emotions that cure” that positive emotions can transfer the negative charge of those other sensations that, trapped in our bodies, threaten our health.
Similarly, the American average B. Fredrickson, winner of the “Highest Templeton Award in Positive Psychology” after years of scientific research, has discovered the beneficial effect of positive emotions on health.
“Laughter is extremely relaxing, it’s a great meditation. Laughter is extremely beautiful, it gives you lightness, it gives you wings to fly. And life is full of opportunities to laugh. Do you just need to be sensitive?. – Osho-
Similarly, the University of Kentucky has conducted longitudinal research, the result demonstrated a relationship between positive emotions and longevity; After decades of research, we have evidence showing the relationship between positive emotions and our health status and our life expectancy. Those experiencing more positive emotions are proven to have lower blood pressure and a stronger immune system.
Joy is perhaps one of the fastest emotions. This happens in an instant, when we find ourselves in a pleasant environment for us. Where we feel things are exactly as they should be and we’re where we should be.
Likewise, pleasure is the emotion associated with pleasure and is found in what makes us laugh and allows our leisure, in this sense pleasure is a powerful natural relaxing.
“If we exaggerate our joys as we do with our sorrows, our problems would be less important. “- Anatole France-
This emotion must be understood in its broadest sense, thank you for life, nature, our companions of existence. We are grateful for our health, for where we live, etc.
Recognition, at the same time, is a source of joy, it means that someone takes care of us and that luck smiles at us, who does not feel comforted by this?
“Gratitude is a flower that springs from the soul. ” – Beecher-
Serenity is an emotion more relaxed, sustained and subtle than joy, it is appreciated when we are fully present and aware of what we are going through, besides, serenity is the emotion that allows us to see the forest more easily and not just a tree, when there is a problem, thus increasing the likelihood of finding a solution.
Interest is a superior state that motivates the conduct of exploration and research. Through interest, we have the desire and motivation to learn and develop our knowledge, qualities and skills.
In the state we are in love with, our body produces a biological reaction that increases our levels of oxytocin and progesterone. The consequence is immediate: it increases our sense of well-being and reduces our level of stress. This improves our quality of life and health.
“Hate doesn’t diminish with hate. . – Bouddha-
In conclusion, the research supports a shift in focus on how to understand longer emotions, feelings or emotional states, so it would not be so much about blocking negative emotions, but about valuing positive ones, as they neutralize the above. In fact, this new point of view keeps valuing all emotions, regardless of their valence.
Negative emotions have undeniable adaptive value, and positive emotions have a transcendent and evolutionary goal that goes far beyond the pleasurable sensations they give us.