InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
January 13, 2026
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —
We've all been told to "manage" our emotions, to keep them under control, to not let them show at inconvenient moments. But what if the real problem isn't feeling too much—it's not allowing ourselves to feel at all? Emotions are meant to move through us, not get stuck inside us. Today is about recognizing that your feelings aren't the enemy; they're messengers trying to tell you something important about what you need, what matters to you, and what's alive in you right now.
The focus for today is:
When emotions are expressed—which is to say that the biochemicals that are the substrate of emotion are flowing freely—all systems are united and made whole.
Today's message is inspired by Lucia Capacchione, author of the book: Living With Feeling: The Art of Emotional Expression
Capacchione draws on decades of clinical practice and research in body-mind medicine to show that emotions need to move—that's literally what the word means: e (out) + movere (move). When we suppress, deny, or numb our feelings, they don't disappear. They go underground, creating tension, illness, and unpredictable outbursts. Studies show that approximately 80 percent of doctor visits are stress-related, and mounting evidence suggests many illnesses are simply cries for help with unexpressed emotions. The solution isn't better control—it's honest expression through creative outlets like writing, drawing, music, or movement. These aren't about artistic skill; they're roads into feeling what's真实 so your body doesn't have to carry what your heart won't acknowledge.
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How To Manage Emotions for Better Health
Author: Lucia Capacchione
A Reminder:
When emotions are expressed—which is to say that the biochemicals that are the substrate of emotion are flowing freely—all systems are united and made whole.
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RELATED BOOK: Living With Feeling: The Art of Emotional Expression
An outline and instructional guide explains how to use simple exercises to express pent-up anger by drumming, release hurt feelings by molding clay, contact our inner child by writing with our non-dominant hand, and ultimately begin on the road to self-discovery.
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About the Author
LUCIA CAPACCHIONE, Ph.D., A.T.R., is an art therapist, artist, author, and popular workshop leader, as well as a corporate consultant who has worked for Hallmark, Mattel, and the Walt Disney Company. She lives near Big Sur, California.
Author's website: www.luciac.com
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