06.04.21 The 2nd Practice for Developing Purity and Self-Control as You Wait

2. Regulate your Emotions

During your waiting phase, cultivate self-control. Ensure that ‘being affectionate’ does not become a force that drives you to compromise. Many individuals succumb to temptation because they are unable to manage intense emotions. Therefore, learn to acknowledge physical desire without acting on it, allowing yourself to feel without casting off your restraint.

Develop the habit of regulating your emotions daily. Practise responding calmly when faced with disappointment, provocation, misunderstanding or frustration. Learn to navigate loneliness without seeking validation in ways that compromise your values. True emotional control is revealed when you remain steadfast under strong emotions, choosing obedience over comfort, gratification or satisfaction.