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10 ENERGISING QUOTES ABOUT CONTROLLING EMOTIONS THROUGH MOTION

May 01, 20232 min read

1. "Emotions are the fuel that powers the engine of life." - Unknown

2. "Emotions are like the horse, and the rider is our conscious self. It's up to us to guide the horse in the right direction." - Daniel Goleman

3. "Emotions are energy, and energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only transformed." - Deepak Chopra

3. "The best way to control your emotions is to take control of your body." - Tony Robbins

4. "When we move our bodies, we create space for emotions to flow through us." - Judith Hanson Lasater

5. "Emotions are like waves, they rise and fall. Movement can help us ride those waves with greater ease." - Esther Perel

6. "The way we carry ourselves and use our bodies shapes our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors." - Amy Cuddy

7. "If you want to change your mood, change your posture." - Amy Cuddy

8. "The body is a reflection of the mind, and by changing our body, we can change our mind and our emotions." - Gabrielle Roth

9. "Through movement, we can communicate with the deepest parts of ourselves and find healing and transformation." - Anna Halprin

10. "The body knows how to heal itself, and through movement, we can tap into that innate wisdom and bring healing to our emotions." - Gabrielle Roth

Bonus #1
"Movement is a way to access the unconscious mind and release buried emotions." - Unknown

Bonus #2
"The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind." - Wayne Dyer


My conclusion
Life is busy. So many things to do, so many goals to reach. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Making a good priority list will help with the progress but the emotions generated by stress also need to be looked after.

Accumulated negative emotions get stored in our bodies and if not released, they will try to come out in emotional outbursts or an illness.

Here is how you can release emotions through movement:

- Allow your body to move freely, like dancing to your favorite music, jumping, walking, or running. "Dance is the hidden language of the soul." - Martha Graham

- Practice yoga, tai chi, breathwork, or qigong.

The goal of all of them is not to achieve an outcome, but to use movement as a tool for self-expression, self-discovery, and emotional release.

Affirm: “I AM A MASTER OF MY EMOTIONS. I CONTROL THEM BY CONTROLLING MY BODY.”

Keep shining and keep smiling!
Have a super powerful day! ❤️

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I’m Natalie O’Rourke, the founder of Life Quotes with Natalie O’Rourke, a reflective media platform focused on self-trust, clarity, and inner intelligence.

I’m grateful you’re here and part of this growing community. I love connecting with people who are drawn to life wisdom, emotional intelligence, self-trust, and thoughtful action.

I started this platform with the intention of offering clarity and perspective—creating space for people to reflect, trust themselves, and move forward with greater confidence. Over the past 10 years, through my Facebook page and website, this work has reached and impacted more than 10 million people worldwide.

the founder of Life Quotes with Natalie O’Rourke

I’m Natalie O’Rourke, the founder of Life Quotes with Natalie O’Rourke, a reflective media platform focused on self-trust, clarity, and inner intelligence. I’m grateful you’re here and part of this growing community. I love connecting with people who are drawn to life wisdom, emotional intelligence, self-trust, and thoughtful action. I started this platform with the intention of offering clarity and perspective—creating space for people to reflect, trust themselves, and move forward with greater confidence. Over the past 10 years, through my Facebook page and website, this work has reached and impacted more than 10 million people worldwide.

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