So many of us meditators are quite intimidated by emotions. They are seen as major distractors, unworkably noisy and very often a source of discomfort. But is it possible to be free with emotions? First recognize fully the emotion that has arisen. Resist the temptation to make it into a personal story, there is nothing to solve, at least right now. No need to argue with it's presence or intensity. No need to get ride of it. Just become curious: lovingly, fearlessly, joyfully