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by chestervonwinch 1277 days ago
> Assuming it's not supposed to change how you feel (directly) - what is the purpose of being conscious of how you feel?

Because it can manifest in how you communicate and treat others. Recognizing your emotional state doesn't necessarily change it, but it can change how you react to your feeling. Recognition precedes reaction -- or rather, reaction with conscious intent.