Emotions are always present

I thrive off metaphors and use them constantly in my practice. This is one of my favourites because emotions are ever present. Even the state of "emotionless" is an emotion; apathy, indifference, passivity. Which can draw parallels in the weather eg; a non-descript, lustreless day.

This metaphor is a handy way of normalising how we feel and getting a better understanding of how we can cope:
•Just like the weather, emotions are changeable.
•Just like the weather, emotions are needed.
•Just like the weather, emotions can determine plans.
•Just like the weather, emotions pass.
•Just like the weather, emotions; through the acknowledgement and acceptance, are the most helpful ways to work through them.

So here is a trick to draw in the parallels;
•When its raining, I know I need to wear a coat. When I feel frustrated, I know I need to talk to someone.

•When there is lightning, I know I need to stay inside. When I feel sad, I know I need to show myself compassion.

•When it's sunny, I know I need to wear suncream. When I feel overwhelmed, I know I need to do some mindfulness.

The weather is a part of life, just like emotions.

Can you think of any examples?

Ps:
Little side point, that I found really useful
last week. I was reading some Hermeneutical Phenomenology and Heidegger was referring to our sense of being and how as people we are never NOT doing anything. It really blew my mind! I just LOVED knowing that even when I feel I'm doing nothing, I'm actually doing something! Now I have reframed achievement in such a compassionate way.