Is emotional intensity normal?
Short Answer
Yes. Mindfulness can increase emotional clarity and intensity because you’re less distracted. If intensity becomes overwhelming, reduce duration, widen attention, or practice with guidance.
Why This Matters
Validation questions are where most beginners quit. Normalizing variability reduces comparison and shame, which makes practice sustainable. The ability to notice “I’m not mindful” is itself mindfulness.
Where This Changes
Some experiences need a different approach, not reassurance—persistent dissociation, panic spikes, or destabilization are signals to adjust practice or seek guidance. Safety beats intensity.