What we resist, persists. Suppressed emotional charge can lead to suffering and can manifest into negative identities like unworthiness, loneliness, and distrust. Science supports this theory, as the body stores suppressed emotions and the brain hardens neural pathways that represent our patterns.

Processing emotional content requires making the unconscious conscious, investigating suppressed parts of oneself, taking responsibility, and taking action. The final step involves committing to personal integrity and living a life of honesty with oneself and others. Through the effort of inquiry and challenging the status quo, one can discover the treasures of the heart, such as love, trust, and peace.