Episode 40 – Reject Proto-Emotions & Remain Rational

We exist in these bio-suits we call bodies, and these vessels come with prebuilt survival mechanisms. Some are physical

(e.g. you flinch when something is thrown at you without thinking about it) and others are psychological (e.g. emotions). Emotions are precoded in our genes and have helped our ancestors survive. But in our modern-day and age they are outdated. We can’t get rid of the emotions as they are tied to the body and we can’t exist without the body(…yet). So when you have an emotional reaction to something, try and get back to your self quickly and be rational. Reject the knee jer reaction (Proto emotion) and respond with your rational mind (the real you).

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