Emotions are often symbolized by water and we have many expressions that represent this analogy as well “drowning in sorrow”.

Especially when our psyche is flooded with too many emotions we should pull the plug - and drain the swamp. Don’t let the flood wash you away or put too much pressure on yourself.

Once the water sinks you can really see what’s buried beneath all the water, mud and murky currents. With less pressure your psyche can work better and find a solution. A little bit of pressure / stress can be stimulating - but an emotional storm or flood isn’t helpful at all.

But do you know where to pull the plug? Do you know how to let go off overwhelming emotions?

So maybe fight water with water - take a relaxing bath or go swimming. Or fight back with tears - crying is one of the best ways to release emotional stress. A few hours in a sauna or steam bath also works wonders.

But most of all use your mind and make an effort to let go - use mental images to see the flow of life and your emotions. Let them flow down your inner drain and regain control of that island called ‘You’ …

We are too obsessed with “bigger / more is better”. But proportions should always be judged in context. Too much flexibility can be sometimes be as impratical, as too much rigidness. A wise person always uses the right amount of power, smartness or whatever is needed to get the job done. Too much of anything is a waste, to little doesn’t solve the task.

Learn to use the right amount of whatever you might need. And don’t get to impressed by people to show an overkill of power or dedication … overindulgence of any kind is stupid and serves usually only our ego and not the task at hand.