Wounds influence what you feel

Sometimes a reaction seems disproportionately large for what has happened. You may not be responding only to the current event, but also to an earlier wound. Recognizing this does not mean living bound to the past. It means beginning to understand yourself better in order to heal, ask for help if needed, and respond with greater freedom. Emotions can open a door to what you carry inside: desires, wounds, weariness, or fear. Looking at them with truth helps you live with greater freedom.