Negative Emotions

There is a certain benefit in just observing one's negative emotions as they bubble to the surface of consciousness.  The benefits include a sense of peace in the face of turmoil, the eye of the storm, if you will.  A further benefit is a greater understanding of oneself.  Of course, this means that one cannot let these negative emotions take over one's mind and lead one off on a mental rampage.  One must simply witness without judgment and not react.  This is a difficult activity, but gets easier with practice.