Feelings vs Emotions…Why It Matters for Your Daily Wellbeing.

Feelings vs Emotions: Why It Matters for Your Daily Wellbeing.

Hey there,

Let’s have a little heart-to-heart…I was just having a little think to myself when I woke up this morning.

We all know what it’s like to wake up already carrying a weight — maybe a heaviness in the chest, a tightness in the jaw, or a low hum of irritation under the surface. Sometimes we don’t even know why it’s there. Sometimes we are pointing a finger to what we see as the blaringly obvious.

That’s where the difference between feelings and emotions comes in.

What’s the difference?

Emotions are our body’s raw, immediate response — like the quick surge of anger when someone cuts us off in traffic or the rush of joy when we get some long awaited good news. They’re fast, instinctive, and often out of our conscious control.

Feelings, on the other hand, are how we interpret and carry those emotions. They’re shaped by our thoughts, beliefs, and life experiences. For example, that moment of anger (emotion) might linger and turn into resentment or frustration (feeling) if it isn’t acknowledged.

When we push them down…

Here’s the thing: when emotions or feelings aren’t acknowledged, especially by ourselves — when we push them aside, distract ourselves, or numb them out — they don’t just vanish. They quietly build up. Over time, that build-up and layering can leave us feeling mentally foggy, emotionally reactive and quite often physically drained. Our bodies keep the score.

It’s not about being “too sensitive” or “dwelling on things.” It’s simply about allowing space for what’s already there inside you. Denying or ignoring it doesn’t protect us; it chips away at our daily wellbeing.

Your intuition is always whispering

The beautiful part is that our natural intuition is always nudging us in the right direction. You know that gentle gut feeling, that quiet inner voice? It’s there, patiently guiding us toward our greatest good - which is in fact balance and alignment. Basically, the most present and peaceful person we can be for ourselves. But with busy lives / routines, overthinking, and the subliminal pressure of toxic productivity, urging us to ‘keep up - else you’ve failed’, many of us lose the ability to be present enough to hear it.

And no, being present doesn’t mean you have to live like a yoga-loving, green-smoothie-drinking monk (I hear ya, wheres the fun in that?!). For most of us, presence looks much, much simpler — taking a conscious breath before reacting, before spiralling, before saying ‘Yes’ to all requests. Noticing what’s really going on inside, or allowing a few quiet minutes to check in with ourselves, then acting from a place of presence that allows the practice of discernment in all our choices we are faced with, in everything we do.

Why this matters…

When we don’t give ourselves that space, emotions and feelings stack up, often spilling over in ways we don’t intend — snapping at loved ones, resentment build up, spiralling into self-doubt, or feeling shame and disconnected from who we are. Who we forgot we were.

Acknowledgment doesn’t magically make hard feelings disappear, but it does prevent them from controlling us behind the scenes. It’s like slowly untying knots instead of letting them tighten.

A gentle invitation

If any of this resonates, maybe it’s time to explore what your emotional body needs right now. My Bloom ‘N Good flower essence remedies were created to support just that — offering gentle, natural tools to help you navigate emotions, soften the edges, and come back to balance.

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Because you deserve to feel more connected, more present, and more yourself.

Big Love

Kulli x