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Emotions, Grief, And Emotions

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Emotions, an affective state of consciousness, different from cognitive and volitional states, in which fear, sadness, joy, anger, hate ect. is experienced. Emotions are a grand part of life when they include feelings of euphoria, happiness, content and satisfaction, but emotions such as loneliness, sadness, grief, bereavement, are not so welcome at the emotional door. Emotions seem to be a natural born part of life, adapted to what one has been taught throughout their life, while other emotions oftentimes seems inappropriate. Life has taught me that emotions are plentiful, often overwhelming, and understanding a reason for the emotion, and the best route to handle both the situation and the feelings that have come along with it, is incredibly important. I have encountered relationships of all kinds, starting with my parents and family then friends, employers, co-workers and neighbors. Each of these relationships has taught me different emotions and their appropriateness in the social realm. The emotional discussion journals made it quite obvious that emotions are dictated by culture, biology, nurture, and the reactions to these emotions were very similar across the board. I learned that many of the emotions I have had at different intervals in my life are shared with others as well. I grew up in a home that discouraged any emotion, sometimes even joy and satisfaction, which has resulted in a lifelong battle of emotions. Am I right to feel this, or am I wrong?

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