Have you ever felt such strong emotions in your body that you thought they'd swallow you up? I certainty have.

Anger can feel like fire in your body. Stress can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. A broken heart can feel like a hole in your heart.

We'll do anything to make those feelings go away.

Unfortunately, many of the things we do to try to feel better (ignore our feelings, distract ourselves or take out our frustrations on others) are short term fixes at best, but mostly just make things worse.

It seems counterintuitive, but being able to sit with your discomfort is a gateway towards peace.

When we try to push away or ignore uncomfortable feelings, they just get stronger.

When we don't process our emotions, we end up spreading negativity and can hurt others, even if it's unintentional.

Kristin Neff Ph.D. developed today's meditation technique called "Soften, Soothe, Allow" to increase your capacity to be with uncomfortable emotions.

If you're feeling ANY uncomfortable emotions (anger, sadness, judgement, anxiety, blame, disappointment, embarrassment, fear, grief, guilt, heartbreak, humiliation, regret, resentment, shame or vulnerability) then this 10 minute meditation is the one for you.