"Tang of Cilantro" Newsletter: Volume II Issue 2

Hello Everyone!

I was sitting around this afternoon trying to get my thoughts together and decide on a topic for this issue of the EmoshuNewsletter when I glanced up and saw Olga, my girl and my best friend, sitting at the kitchen table having lunch.  She was beaming from ear-to-ear and was obviously enjoying whatever it was she was eating.  When I saw the smile on her face it warmed my heart and suddenly today's topic appeared.  Joy!  And both Olga and I are filled with it!  She for the simple wonderful things in life, and me because of her.

Last night we went out to New Jersey to play 5-cent poker with some friends.  Because Olga could never visit empty-handed she whipped together a simple, elegant, Pico de Gallo (translation: beak of rooster).  It's a simple salsa Olga makes with tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, onion and olive oil.  And what a hit it makes! And as I expected last night, the card players loved it.

So this afternoon Olga whipped up a batch for lunch.  She made a cracker spread from the salsa and some tuna and presto, instant Joy.

For far too long I missed out on the feeling of Joy but not anymore.  Today, thanks to Olga being in my life I have come to understand and appreciate the simple things life has to offer.  The sweetness of a tomato, the tang of cilantro, the crunch of a cracker, and the depth of love.

Thanks Baby,
Frank

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"Resolutions Defined" Newsletter: Volume II Issue 1

Happy New Year Everyone,

The New Year often brings with it “resolutions”. Before I made my resolutions for 2007 I thought I’d:

1. research exactly what a resolution is;
2. review prior resolutions;
3. review successes or failures;
4. think carefully about new ones for this year; and
5. put a plan of action together so this years promises to myself would be kept.

Here’s the result of my contemplations.

A. From www.dictionary.com:

RESOLVE

to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something)

RESOLUTION

the act of resolving or determining upon an action or course of action, method, and procedure

2. In my younger days my resolutions were repetitive. Stop drinking, stop drugging, quit smoking, lose weight, make more money, and get healthier physically and emotionally. All of these were admirable and doable but all of them took many, many years of trying before….
3. In the late 80s it “worked”. I entered treatment for my emotional health and everything else fell into place. I stopped drinking and drugging, I began to feel less anxious and depressed, I stopped smoking cigarettes, I began to exercise and found holistic herbs and used both to lose weight and became physically healthy.
4. This year my resolve is to continue to take care of myself and strive to better take care of others. I will continue to be involved in my own emotional healthcare and will continue my education in order to better treat my clients.
5. My plan is simple. Follow my heart, live well, do the next right thing, and stay happy.

What are your resolutions? Write them through the contact page and let me know.

Until next time,

Frank

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"Dealing with Anger" Newsletter: Volume I Issue 4

EmoshuNews - Thursday, December 28, 2006

DEALING WITH ANGER
By Daniel Cohen
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I read that Michael Richards, best known for playing the role of Kramer on the Seinfeld television program, is undergoing psychiatric counseling after a racial outburst at a comedy club. Richards says his outburst was fueled by anger and rage he didn't know he possessed, rather than from racial bigotry. he's quoted as saying, "I’m shattered by it. The way this came through me was like a freight train."

With counseling, Richards wants to learn how to better manage his anger and to gain a level of understanding regarding what prompted his racial outburst.

Earlier this year, when actor Mel Gibson was arrested for drunk driving, he lashed out at arresting officers with a series of hateful remarks he later said did not reflect his true feelings.

When people get angry, they often say things they don't mean. what's more, many people don't know how angry they are until it comes out "like a freight train."

Getting in touch with the depths of one's anger - however built-up and repressed - can help avoid, and deal with, problems in one's life. Frank Mannarino and the EMOSHUNS Team of emotional health care professionals has a proven track record of experience helping people deal with anger, resentment, humiliation, embarrassment, disappointment, and other strong emotions that challenge us to be as healthy and happy as we can be.

In the week prior to the November elections, Senator John Kerry was asked to apologize to American troops for remarks he made during a speech. although he wasn't referring to the troops when he made the remarks others said were offensive, Kerry complied. in our current politically-correct, media-exaggerated world, we often hear people express outrage at remarks considered to be offensive in nature. such 'thin skins' remind me of the childhood adage, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me."

When others make offensive remarks, we often react by getting defensive and, in so doing, say and do things we regret and do not mean. learning how to deal with offensive behavior with honest and appropriate responses, rather than regrettable behavior, enables you to "Feel Better and Take Back Your Life!" Frank Mannarino and the EMOSHUNS Team has a proven track record of experience helping extraordinary and everyday people do just that.

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"Character of Emotions" Newsletter: Volume I - Issue 3

Hello Everyone and Seasons Greetings,

The holidays can bring many positive feelings.  The feeling of Joy, of course, as well as the feelings of warmth, closeness, good cheer,generosity, faith, compassion, hope, and love.

These feelings come because of the nature of what this season represents.  The nature of birth, family, sharing, giving, peace, and love.

Savor each as they come and spend as much time with them as you can.  Feelings can change quickly and their arrival and departure are most often out of our control.  But rest assured, another feeling or set of feelings are standing on line and ready and willing to come into your life.

Such is the character of emotions.  They change.

During this time of year other, less positive feelings can arrive as well.  The feelings of loneliness, despair, fear, grief, loss, sadness, depression, and anger.  These feelings also come because of the nature of what this season represents.  The nature of retail sales, financial concerns, the memories of loved ones no longer with us, and the sadness of winter.

But rest assured, another feeling or set of feelings are standing on line and ready and willing to come into your life.

Such is the character of emotions.  They change.

Without worry there can be no generosity, without sadness there can be no joy, without anger there can be no peace, and without loss there can be no love.  To feel them all is to live.

Happy Holidays,
Frank

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"Why We Worry" Newsletter: Volume I - Issue 2

I read an extremely informative article on the train this morning (“Why we worry about the things we shouldn’t…and ignore the things we should” - Time, December 4, 2006).

In the article the author, Jeffrey Kluger, makes a number of very interesting observations. One observation in particular struck a chord with me.

To paraphrase:

“Drinking and drugs confer certain benefits because the gratification is immediate and the penalty comes later. With enough time and enough temptation we can talk ourselves into anything ignoring almost any long-term costs. These things can be fun but they can be lethal.”

Lethal! In other words they can kill you. And they do kill. In my personal life I’ve had over 60 friends and acquaintances die directly because of their use of alcohol or drugs, and in my professional life far more. And interestingly, every one of them started using substances innocently. And just as Jeffrey Kluger observes, it was the short-term gratification that created the long-term consequences.

If you find yourself caught up in the short-term gratification of substance use, stop for a minute! Take a hard look at where you could possibly be headed and weigh the risks versus the rewards. Long-term drug and alcohol use can affect your career, your education, your finances, and your friendships. It can lead to a loss of your freedom, your family and affect your physical health. Ultimately it will affect your emotional health and eventually it could kill you.

All this for a buzz? Somehow I don’t think the benefits outweigh the consequences. Do you?

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"Enjoying My Loneliness" Newsletter: Volume I - Issue 1

On the Home page at emoshuns.com, I'm quoted as saying, "SHUN the mental health labels, SHUN the negatives, SHUN the jacket and embrace your EMOSHUNS." Today's issue of EmoshuNews is about embracing our feelings and emotions.

At 5 o'clock this morning, before the sun came up, I got up, took my supplements, and sat in the kitchen with a cup of coffee. I turned off the lights and looked at the early morning sky and embraced my feeling of loneliness.

Embracing an emotion, regardless of what that emotion is, is something I have learned to do through my own emotional healthcare work. As a younger, less emotionally healthy person, changing the way I was feeling, or denying my emotions, was my habit. Today, things are different. Through tools I was offered by emotional healthcare specialists, and with the help of family and friends, I have come to understand that I am an emotional being and that sitting with my feelings and enjoying the moment is a wonderful experience.

So, there I sat, in the dark, enjoying my loneliness.

But, how can one enjoy loneliness?

For me, loneliness is not the state of being alone because I share my life with people who are very close to me. Family, close friends, colleagues, and acquaintances fill my life with love and companionship. For me, loneliness is an inner sense, an inner feeling that is a part of my very character, my very core that has been with me for as long as I can remember. It is a feeling I get that allows me to feel alone even in a crowd.

And, therefore, because it is a part of me, and here to stay, I have learned to respect my loneliness, welcome my loneliness, and enjoy the moments we share.

For more about embracing your emotions and coping with loneliness, use the contact information below. If you appreciate this message, please share it with others.

Until next time,

Frank Mannarino

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