On Emotion

Delphi · 02-09-2009, 08:01 PM

Emotions make us human don't they? Who and what are we if we can't empathise?

Part of the definition of a psychopath/sociopath is the inability to share someone else's feelings. Individually and collectively we set aside our emotions at our peril.

And I agree with Carmen that it's really important to observe one's feelings. It's not the same as denying or suppressing them. Feel sad, angry, happy, whatever, and be responsible for the feeling and the subsequent action.

And it's getting more and more interesting to observe how emotions are manipulated via the media and how our attention is diverted.

love to all

02-09-2009, 08:01 PM	#4
Delphi Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 126	Re: On Emotion Emotions make us human don't they? Who and what are we if we can't empathise? Part of the definition of a psychopath/sociopath is the inability to share someone else's feelings. Individually and collectively we set aside our emotions at our peril. And I agree with Carmen that it's really important to observe one's feelings. It's not the same as denying or suppressing them. Feel sad, angry, happy, whatever, and be responsible for the feeling and the subsequent action. And it's getting more and more interesting to observe how emotions are manipulated via the media and how our attention is diverted. love to all