How do you understand if an emotion that you feel is true?
Music for example could give for a moment some feelings,but feeling emotions could be used by someone to manipulate,that's what narcissistic people do...
So in a world full of fakeness how you could understand if the emotions that you feel are healthy?By the fruits that they will have?In some reality shows for example they use the emotions to make you feel empathy for the contestants telling their tragic stories.So even if this person is a**hole you change opinion or you can't be objective as before.Emotions are used as weapons. How you could distinguish the genuine emotions from these kind of manipulation of emotions like they use in reality shows or others TV shows?
Sorry for derail the thread with this question
Managing emotions can be challenging...but practice helps... we need to remember the basic facts:
1. Only the person himself/herself can control his/her emotions. We are ultimately responsible for what we feel.. There's no point in blaming others for how we feel. We need to take charge and not let others use emotions to influence or manipulate us.
2. Guard against people who try to "manipulate" our emotions...avoid toxic people...even our own loved ones... Be like a "gray rock" ... try your best not to react. For example, when they talk negatively, just stay passive...If you can physically stay away, much better...
3. Narcissistic people are toxic... here's how they often manipulate people in cycles:
a. They "love bomb" you at first...showering you with attention, praises, sweetness, and gifts to get your attention and affection;
b. Once they get your complete trust, they start taking you for granted and make you feel unloved;
c. When you start to "complain" they'll blame you for the exact same thing you are complaining about..."gaslighting..."
d. Then when you can't take it anymore, you try to break off and stay away from them..
e. Then they try to win you back by "hoovering" you... saying they miss you...And the cycle starts again by "love bombing" you...
4. Regarding music...listen to the ones that make you feel good and positive about yourself and others.. Good music normally uplifts the soul...
5. Try your best not to get emotionally connected to any reality show...remember, every reality show is just a show... they are designed to manipulate the audiences...
6. Let your mind govern over your emotions...not the other way around...
7. If someone or something makes you a better person, then that can be a good sign...but always give it time...time is a great test...use it.
Overall, you need to pray for God's help and guidance...for only He has your best interest...