posted June 14, 2007 10:50 PM         

Anyone who has experienced an emotional attack will agree with what psychic Mystic (ext. 9213) says: "One of the most painful experiences a person can have is being emotionally attacked. First of all, it is important to recognize this for what it is. Being punched in the nose is obvious - we know we have been attacked. With emotions, it is more subtle and more painful." And it leaves us with a lot of questions.

When is it an emotional attack?
Do you feel sick to your stomach? Is your heart beating fast? Are you shaky or uncomfortable? Your body's reaction is the first sign that you've been emotionally attacked. Mystic says, "Listen to your body. Whether it is a coworker, stranger, a relative or your own marriage partner, the feeling is the same - discomfort. Even if the words are seemingly helpful and kind, an emotional attack is an attempt to take away your power and it will not feel good. The moment you feel these inexplicable and unwelcome feelings, listen to them."

Why does it hurt?
An emotional attack usually takes us by surprise and comes from someone we have trusted (which is why it is so powerful). Like a physical attack, an emotional attack can occur in the heat of the moment or it can be premeditated. It leaves an emotional wound that can take many weeks, months and even years to heal.

Deal and heal
Mystic says, "Distance yourself from the situation and person. Reflect on what is going on, and most importantly do not ever doubt yourself." More often than not, you will want to work out why you have been emotionally attacked to see if there was something you may have done to deserve this abuse. Stop right there! No one deserves to be emotionally attacked. If you trust your intuition about being wronged, it's the first step toward healing.

Do I confront them?
After you have had time to reflect on what is going on, Mystic says, "Address the person directing this energy towards you. If they deny it or tell you it's in your head, know that this is a defense mechanism they are using. If a person cares for you, they will apologize for making you feel bad and they will not do it again!" If they do not apologize, this may be someone you don't want in your life.

I still feel bad!
An emotional attack can result in feelings of heartbreak, betrayal and sadness, which can take a very long time to fade. After it happens, it can sometimes be hard to trust people again. If the attack has resulted in the severing of a relationship (platonic or romantic), you may go through all the feelings of a break-up. Give yourself time to heal.

Part of loving and offering your friendship to others can also open you to emotional attack by those who are unworthy of you. As we go through life, we become more adept at discerning, but not immune to, those who may abuse our trust. The only safeguard is to honor the self. As Mystic says, "When we truly honor ourselves, we are safe from emotional attacks. Meditating on this truth and integrating this mantra into our being is our own inner safeguard, protection and natural right as a human being."

Distance yourself emotionally
"If you are emotionally attacked, try to remain as calm as possible by staying centered emotionally," psychic Brenda (ext. 9159) advises."It may help to try and distance yourself emotionally and realize that when someone is attacking you emotionally, the issue is often times more about the other person than you. In other words, the other party may be having a bad day or have insecurities about themselves that they are projecting onto you. If you can look at them as people who are reacting from their own emotional baggage, then it will not have as big of an effect on you and maybe no effect at all."

posted June 14, 2007 11:21 PM         

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posted June 14, 2007 11:55 PM         

of course it was my business, much more than yours, since I was the one "on trail", don't you see?

I would never follow you around just to harass you, Lotus. I hope you will do the same for me. I don't want to cause you pain, but if I feel you are chewing on my leg just to "feed" because you are bored or angry, I won't just stand by and take it. I don't think you always do that and I know you have been trying to stay at separate corners with me (and I have been too), and I totally appreciate it. I think we can still learn from each other without interacting so personally and painfully.
I'm sorry I hurt you. You have hurt me and caused me stress in the past too. I hope we can both do better.
May the Light of God be with us both and guide our thoughts, words, and actions.

posted June 14, 2007 11:59 PM         

Folks, I am taking a break from this place....

Ggod Night,

posted June 15, 2007 12:20 AM         

"Part of loving and offering your friendship to others can also open you to emotional attack by those who are unworthy of you. As we go through life, we become more adept at discerning, but not immune to, those who may abuse our trust."

I thought you needed an apology and to clear the air.

"Do I confront them?
After you have had time to reflect on what is going on, Mystic says, "Address the person directing this energy towards you. If they deny it or tell you it's in your head, know that this is a defense mechanism they are using. If a person cares for you, they will apologize for making you feel bad and they will not do it again!" If they do not apologize, this may be someone you don't want in your life."

I would have liked an apology too.
You got yours.
I didn't get mine.

"If they do not apologize, this may be someone you don't want in your life."

No kidding??
Wonder when I'm going to get that. Thanks for being a great teacher.
I won't be apologizing or giving you positive energy again personally. You can enjoy my offerings to everyone if you choose to. If you come at me again or try to manipulate me to give you my energy, I'll just dig up this thread and keep posting it over and over and over and over and over and over and over in response to your poison.

posted June 15, 2007 02:04 AM         

But February made me shiver
With every paper I'd deliver
Bad news on the doorstep
I couldn't take one more step

posted June 15, 2007 02:17 AM         

The shepherd had no need of sheep,
But for their sake he came,
And to the flock together keep,
He bore the shepherd’s name.

T’were not their costly wool He sought;
For cost He had no care –
However white, however soft,
He had not come to shear.

And so a shepherd he was made,
Though none had bid Him be,
And by His love was He repaid,
More than a sheep could see.

From dawn ‘til dusk, ‘til dawn again,
He’d guard the noble flock,
And oft’ their numbers reckoning,
Lest any wander off.

He kept them not to keep them in,
Imprisoned in the fold,
As if for some unanswered sin;
Some willful ignorance untold; -

Nay, but, to their goodwill protect
From dangers yet unseen;
Perils sheep could scarce detect
Beyond such gay, pastoral scenes.

posted June 15, 2007 10:27 PM         

The only safeguard is to honor the self. As Mystic says, "When we truly honor ourselves, we are safe from emotional attacks. Meditating on this truth and integrating this mantra into our being is our own inner safeguard, protection and natural right as a human being."