Emotionally Extreme Experiences, Not Just Positive or Negative Experiences, Are More Meaningful in Life
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The Basic Error Of Science
... has always been viewing of the subject or object in isolation. In most fields of study, things are treated as separate from each other. Objects are dissected and analysed by breaking them down to atomic levels. For Example, the mind is treated as separate from the body.
This āDivide and Ruleā is visible in the research of emotional valence, where positive experiences are pitted against the negative experiences, with an inherent bias.
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The Synergy Of Good And Bad
Intense experiences of both kinds, good and bad, are helping build meaning in life to the same degree, and are complementing each other, according to research.
If a person has mostly good experiences, or mostly bad ones, his life cycle, in a way, is still incomplete. To truly get the meaning of life, both negative and positive life experiences are required.
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The Dual Nature Of Reality
These new findings on the synergy of good and bad experiences in our lives go against our usual ways of ācompartmentalizedā thinking and give us a glimpse of the integrated and dual nature of reality.
They also explains why we seek out unpleasant, or even dangerous experiences, like watching horror movies, going on thrilling rides which can be risky, or just being exhausted.
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Perspective On Suffering
Suffering and sadness are necessary for a wholesome life, along with positive experiences.
While practicing being in the present can help us reduce anxiety and depression, we need the ācounterbalanceā of the other extreme emotions to feel alive.
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