The Mastery Reps: Emotions are normal.

Don’t aim to be emotionless.

I think a lot of people nowadays, especially young men, have created this idea in their heads that emotions are a sign of weakness.

Probably from hearing about stoicism, but not quite understanding the deeper message.

Here’s the thing-

Emotions aren’t dangerous.

Too many believe that having emotions puts them in danger of becoming weak, when the reality is that it’s lack of control that is dangerous.

Those that THINK they don’t feel emotions are just masking the demons they face.

We’re human after all-

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Anger

• Embarrassment

We are meant to feel these things.

But that’s where self-mastery comes along.

To practice controlling ourselves when we feel these emotions.

To not do anything stupid when we feel sad, angry, lustful, etc.

Because you can’t stop the waves of emotion, but you can learn to surf.

Be reflective of what thoughts you put into action.

Your reaction to tough situations matters more than you think.

Talk to you soon,

Brandon Aguilera :)