Emotions often act as a filter on our thinking. Anyone who has been in love knows that we often do not think very clearly about the person that we are in love with. We may minimize or deny the differences that we have with them. And when it comes to such emotions as anger and fear, we may demonize the individual, or the group or the political party that is scaring us or making us angry. Unfortunately, when we make decisions, such as marriage or how we vote when we are wearing these emotional filters, we often make poor decisions. With the election only a week away, hopefully we will be able to think clearly about what is best for us, our families and our nation rather than to act out of emotion.
Ron Breazeale, Ph.D.
Psychologist and Author of Reaching Home
www.reachinghome.com
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