is there a finite amount of emotions?

[SarcasmIsFun]

Yesterday I was very upset and hurt at my mother for some of her actions and decisions. EVERYONE says or does things that will hurt your feelings or make you disappointed but she seems to be on a roll this week. My daughter was presented with an award from her school for being an excellent student with caring, compassion, and perseverance. They only award one student a year and my miniature force of nature was chosen. Long story short, I invited my mother five days prior but she failed to show up. Luckily, I didn't tell my girl that I had invited grandma, so she wasn't upset by the no show. I called my mother to see what had happened and it was simply that she had forgotten, which is all too relatable to me since I do it all the time.

But I have been paying attention to my emotional reaction and its severity since something has happened everyday, and I have noticed a trend. I was not bothered today by her absence and highly probable "I forgot" lie. I wasn't sad, or angry or bitter. I was "blah. whatever. lets go get some ice cream kids" So, are emotions a nonrenewable resource?

[Ollyvie]

Hello dear, I can understand how you are feeling. It’s unfortunate your mother is missing out some precious moment with your daughter. It happens sometimes that people may not see from our point of view in life. its hurt sometimes when their attitude shows no concern towards things we care about. Did you mum give you any reason for not being there for your daughter’s award presentation?

In life we can’t help how we feel about situation but after an experience how we react is our choice to make. It’s a process in life where we learn to control our emotion and control how we react to it. We cannot avoid been hit hard emotionally in our everyday life. You can learn to master how to fight your motions as well and how to responds to people’s attitudes words you. It would have been a beautiful world to live in if people will treat and care for us the way we do but unfortunately, it’s not so. The best way is to take care of you. You have an opportunity show and impact into your daughter what it means to love and care for others. She is blessed to have a mother like you. Check this out it helped me with building emotional resilience. bit.ly/3bH906b. So to your question, Yes emotions can be renews depending on what we feed your emotions with. I know its easier said than done but God can strengths you do this. Sending hugs and love your way

[SarcasmIsFun in reply to Ollyvie]

That was absolutely beautifully written. Thank you for such a wonderful response. I am extremely fortunate in the fact I have a flawed but ultimately sweet mother. I have spoken to her and although a lot has changed between us (due to separate issues) she is an existence in my life that I need. Despite being an adult I revert to a selfish child when an issue arises with her. She is a wonderful caring person and the sad fact is, I just need to grow up. But I really needed to hear your words and it was soothed by bruised soul. So thank you again.

[Ollyvie in reply to SarcasmIsFun]

Am glad you spoke with your mum and settled things with her. They always say communication is a great key in any relationship. They same way you love and care for daughter is the same way your mum cares about you. Cherish and enjoy your mum because not every one is blessed to have a mother. Have a wonderful week ahead.