We are primarily emotional beings—our thinking is a byproduct of our feeling bodies. Emotions come first; thoughts follow. At least, that’s what neuroscientist Antonio Damasio suggests. His research challenges Descartes’ famous statement, “I think, therefore I am,” arguing that a more accurate conclusion would be, “I feel, therefore I am.” Damasio’s work demonstrates that emotions provide the brain with essential information, shaping our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Beyond neuroscience, physics offers insights into the role emotions play—not just in our mental and physical health, but in our evolution as a species. If we understand ourselves as part of the universe, subject to the same physical principles that govern all energy, we can begin to see how emotions influence the balance and function of our personal and collective energy fields.
Emotions correspond to fundamental forces of physics, reflecting the way the universe expresses itself through us:
•Fear/Excitement Electromagnetism
•Anger/Desire → Gravity
•Sadness/Comfort → Nuclear Force
•Need/Love → Weak Force
Our emotions are not just feelings; they are the four fundamental energies of physics—electromagnetism, gravity, nuclear force, and weak force—flowing through our bodies and brains. When we have full, unhindered access to these energies, we become fully human. And that is the prerequisite for evolving and deepening our connection to spirit.
Pure emotions—fear/excitement, anger/desire, sadness/comfort, love/need—are the bridge between our physical existence and our spiritual selves. They work in tandem. As we open ourselves to these energies, we open ourselves to spirit. The soul’s journey aligns directly with the work of accessing and balancing these forces. We are, in essence, the evolving energy of existence—God, physics, and humanity intertwined.
Our evolution accelerates when we confront the inner conflicts that block the flow of these energies. And we all have them. As we resolve these conflicts, we release the natural forces of the universe within us, allowing us to grow.
This healing isn’t just for us—it’s for future generations. No matter how much we try to do things differently for our children, the unresolved energies within us will affect them. Children are pure energy; they sense everything beneath the surface. The best gift we can give them is our own healing
This Emotional Life 