What Upset Tells Us

November 12, 2026

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When we’re aligned with the truth, we feel free, joyous, and liberated.

When we’re in judgment and opinion, which are all false, we feel something very different:

  • Irritated
  • Frustrated
  • Angry
  • Upset
  • Guilty
  • Ashamed
  • Hurt
  • Sad
  • Disappointed

That’s how we know we’re believing something that isn’t true. We’re investing our intelligence, our awareness, and our God power in thoughts that aren’t true.

We couldn’t feel those feelings if we were thinking thoughts that were true. If those thoughts are making us miserable, why would we choose to think them?

Why would we do that?  Why would we make ourselves upset?

We’d only do it for one of two reasons. We’re aligned with the ego thought system and valuing what the ego has to offer, or we’ve lost track of ourselves and forgotten who we are for an instant.

That’s why we keep a living practice of reminding ourselves. Whoa, I forgot. For a second there, I thought I was a loser. For a second there, I thought somebody doesn’t like me. For a second there, I thought, I feel guilty and ashamed. Something’s wrong with me. I’m bad. Nobody loves me. Nobody appreciates me.

We demonstrate our willingness by practicing throughout the day. When irritation, frustration, or any of those feelings arise, we go instantly into gratitude. Aha. I’m so grateful I’m aware that I’m feeling sad. I’m starting to get on the pain train. I’m starting to feel disappointed. I’m starting to feel nobody’s appreciating me. I’m starting to feel angry. I’m starting to feel hurt. I’m starting to feel forlorn or lost. I’m starting to feel afraid. Then we call the Holy Spirit.

Let’s start to notice when those feelings are creeping in. Each feeling tells us that a thought that isn’t true is at work.

Sometimes it can feel excruciating to hand over that self-righteousness.

Anytime you feel upset you can always, place a hand on your heart and take a breath of Love and gratitude. It raises your vibration and allows you to shift out of upset. You can always listen to one of my prayers dialing on your phone (1-760-569-6005) or on the website or in the podcast.  The links to all of those are here.

Anticipate a miraculous life. Choose a miraculous life, moment by moment.

If upsets come up around someone who won’t speak to you, join me this Saturday for my Deep Dive Workshop, When Someone You Love Won’t Speak to You, where we get free from the guilt and shame that keep us frozen, waiting for them to move first. And if you’d like daily support for handing those thoughts over, join us in Masterful Living, where we do this inner healing work step by step through the year to have lasting transformation and more Freedom, more happiness.

SATURDAY WORKSHOP: If someone you love has stopped speaking to you, join me this Saturday for my Deep Dive Workshop, When Someone You Love Won’t Speak to You, where we learn to peacefully hold the vision of the healed relationship.  This workshop is a BONUS for anyone who is registered for Masterful Living in 2027.

What would you like to let go of or expand into next year?

Would the support of a program like Masterful Living help you to realize your heart’s desire?  I invite you to consider joining me in Masterful Living 2027 – registration is open and the sooner you join the more bonuses you get.  We have so many bonuses!  The next one is a workshop with me this Saturday, November 14.

Book a FREE Exploratory Call with a Quantum Counselor to get the answers to questions about Masterful Living or any of our programs. These counselors have taken the programs and so they can answer your questions.

MEN: I’m offering a 5 week class Father Brother Son specifically for men who are challenged by the men in their family.  This will be a deeply healing program with homework for those who wish to achieve the greatest benefit.  We’ll go deep and we’ll remember to laugh.  5 classes spread out over the next few months.  Click here to learn more.

SUNDAY:  Family Forgiveness – another FREE Forgiveness Workshop.  The holidays are coming.  Thanksgiving is only weeks away.  Old resentments and family dynamics come up for healing during this last 2 months of the year.  Holding onto grievances blocks our faith, trust, and capacity for Love, the only way to have more Love is to be more loving.  We’ll do the healing work together.

LATEST PODCAST EPISODE:  Resolving Your Anger. I explore why anger keeps coming back, no matter how well we manage it, cope with it, or talk ourselves out of it. If you’re tired of replaying the same upset and wondering why it still follows you, I share the word ACIM uses for what anger does. Imagine anger finally losing its grip on you.


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A Course in Miracles, ACIM, daily prayer, Healing, Inspiration, Jennifer Hadley, Living A Course in Miracles, love, Peace, prayer, Spirituality


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