What my emotions say about me...

Feb 25, 2004 22:53

Lorena,
your emotions are triggered by your underlying belief in Dignity

In other words, your commitment to leading a dignified life, and your belief in being respectful, directly affect how, and how often, you experience certain feelings.

For example, your test results indicate that you're most fulfilled when you treat people with the decency all humans deserve. That factor is directly related to your fundamental belief in dignity and the range of emotions it triggers.

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Your emotional landscape:

Sadness can creep up for seemingly no reason, like on cloudy days when we find ourselves feeling a little down. It can also be overwhelming in the form of grief, such as when we lose a loved one. It's painful to feel deep sadness, but it's an inevitable part of life. Allowing ourselves to experience our sadness gives us the full range of the human experience - without sadness, how can we truly understand the emotions of happiness or eager expectancy? Yet when left unchecked, sadness can start to take over and color our view of ourselves and those around us. Tickle's research shows that feeling loved and connected to others can help alleviate feelings of sadness. Thus, a great antidote for the blues is an evening spent with a caring friend or family member.

Your test results have revealed that you tend to experience sadness at a high intensity. When you get into a funk, you tend to feel heavy-hearted and, at times, inconsolable, whereas others, in a similar situation, experience a more mild unhappiness or moodiness. Your feelings of sadness indicate that you're in touch with your deepest emotions and that you aren't afraid to delve into painful feelings.

Because of this, you're likely a more empathic person than others. While being able to access your grief is a useful emotional tool, you may be more prone to getting stuck in your sadness. During sad times, it's particularly important for you to make plans with others to watch a light comedy or engage in other uplifting activities.
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