Haven’t seen this film yet but loved the first one. I appreciate your thoughts, especially on the emotions we consider “allowable” to have. It often strikes me that certain “negative” emotions are easier for some people to feel than others. For me (as a four!), sadness and melancholy are way more comfortable than for some. They feel like “me”. Anger does not feel like me and it took me a long time to recognize that I get angry and that anger is an important emotion. Some of my friends enjoy feeling angry because it gives them a surge of energy and a sense of control, whereas it feels scary to me. Anxiety isn’t frequent for me, but I think I can learn from people like you who’ve had to deal with more of it, just as I may help people become more comfortable with grief and sadness. Or, I could wallow and you could freak out. That’s an option too! :)
Also a six, and I resonate with a lot of what you shared. Thanks Chris. Looking forward to seeing this movie.
Haven’t seen this film yet but loved the first one. I appreciate your thoughts, especially on the emotions we consider “allowable” to have. It often strikes me that certain “negative” emotions are easier for some people to feel than others. For me (as a four!), sadness and melancholy are way more comfortable than for some. They feel like “me”. Anger does not feel like me and it took me a long time to recognize that I get angry and that anger is an important emotion. Some of my friends enjoy feeling angry because it gives them a surge of energy and a sense of control, whereas it feels scary to me. Anxiety isn’t frequent for me, but I think I can learn from people like you who’ve had to deal with more of it, just as I may help people become more comfortable with grief and sadness. Or, I could wallow and you could freak out. That’s an option too! :)
This 6 has been helped. Thank you!