Our Emotions and Our Health

  

I have found that anger will manifest if our perception is not congruent with another person. Perception is in the eye of the beholder and even though two people may be looking at the same situation they will perceive based on their own interpretation. This can be influenced by their past hurts, insecurities and life experiences. If one fails to communicate their view of the situation properly then another can take offense and anger can present itself. Anger is not necessarily a bad emotion, I think God gave us anger as a protective measure and the Bible says “do not sin in your anger” (Ephesians 4:26). 

 

I think the problem arises when the combination of bad perception along with miscommunication combines and anger causes sin to occur. The sin of anger will bring about resentment and prevent forgiveness. Holding on to the hurt that was caused by uncontrolled anger will contribute to our perception of future situations, as well as inhibit our communication. These three factors are a vicious cycle that unless dealt with through the Holy Spirit can cause ongoing strife in our lives. 

 

Anger can also be a contributing factor to disease. This is why it is best to let go of resentment, jealousy and malicious thoughts. All of these have their root in anger and can manifest into a physical problem if left unchecked. This is why God speaks of forgiveness throughout scripture. Some people are enslaved to their past, pain, and burn with anger, resentment, even bitterness. They just cannot seem to let go and cannot forgive. Although a challenging issue in everyday life, we must learn that forgiveness is essential in the healing process. Without forgiveness true healing will never occur.

 

However, how do we let go of anger from a holistic standpoint? There are several ideas that come to mind: First is to pray about the emotion that you are having and allow God to release you from its bondage. Secondly, find someone who can help you work through the emotions you are experiencing, such as a licensed Christian counselor. 

 

From a Naturopathic standpoint Bach flower therapy is a wonderful way to balance the negative energy our emotions can create. Have you walked into a room before and actually felt the air heavy with tension? Dr. Bach found that negative emotions would eventually become a physical manifestation if they were held within the body. He also found 38 essences, which balance the body out from an energetic perspective. The flower essences have a positive vibration and our emotions carry a negative vibration. By using Specific remedies, one can allow the body to restore balance. Our Lord is a wonderful Creator! He has placed everything on earth to help us maintain our “temple” which is actually His temple. Flowers are beautiful to behold and calm our senses, why would that be thier only purpose. 

 

God Bless You,

Melissa Bennett, ND