I used to think that stability meant having things settled and under control. Now I am beginning to notice something different: tension in the body may sometimes say more about what I expect to happen than about what is happening right now.
Tag: emotions
How the Brain’s Predictions Work
How much of what I feel is a response to reality, and how much is my brain’s prediction of what is about to happen? In this reflection, I look at headaches, body signals, emotions, relationships, and the quiet moment before interpretation becomes certainty.
I am not at the mercy of my emotions
What if emotions are not automatic reactions — but interpretations created by the brain? This part explores Lisa Feldman Barrett’s theory of constructed emotions and how prediction shapes emotional experience.
When prediction fails
What if emotions are not just reactions — but signals of a mismatch between expectation and reality? This part is about what happens when prediction fails.
