I find that 'emotion' is a more difficult topic to discuss than I originally anticipated.

I think that it is necessary to talk about it so that we don't think of it as a curse. We should see the light of it. Ultimately I hope this column will give you enough motivation to look for answers and find peace in your life.

Having emotions is a natural and beautiful thing. I don't know how emotions became taboo. Nobody likes to talk about them - as if they are a sin. Why do good people feel that they have to lie about their feelings? Why do we train ourselves to fear emotions?

Lots of negative emotions come from the misunderstanding of who you are and the attempt to mask the misunderstanding with incorrect information. People come to my office and ask "what is wrong" with them and fix it. There might be a misunderstanding, but nothing is wrong with them. Dealing with emotional issues is not about finding what's wrong with anyone. It is about finding what is right and true for a person while noticing where the misunderstandings about a person are made.

A chocolate covered almond is not overpowered by the chocolate, and the essence of the almond is not lost just because chocolate seems to be a better substance. When a five-carat diamond is covered by manure, nobody thinks that the diamond is flawed because of the cow dung. In my world, believing that there's nothing but chocolate or cow dung is the only sin that I can think of. I have not experienced seeing only 'chocolate' or 'manure' without seeing a big diamond in every single person that I have ever met.

Those who like to argue with me and try to make me believe that emotions are for weaklings are the ones who refuse to believe that there is no diamond in them but a cover. Ones who are angry at me and try to avoid me altogether are those who believe that I only see their bad side just because that is the way they see themselves.

You are special, but not that special. There is no way that you could be lacking a diamond inside. Facing emotional issues is the opportunity to find your true self. Instead of giving a hard time to those who care about you, including yourself, give yourself permission to uncover you and be free.

And be happy!!