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Steven StosnyPsychology Today |
Meaninglessness may be the worst psychological state.
Misunderstood emotional dynamics can distort the meaning we give to experience.
They often require emotional reconditioning.
If we don’t resolve resentment, it can become a way of life.
Personal Perspective: For emotional well-being, identity must be broad and deep.
Conflating shame with accountability is self-defeating, for individuals and groups alike.
There's a third alternative to controlling our partners and being a doormat.
The toddler brain has preferences; the adult brain has values.
It’s often impossible to be happy when life lacks meaning and purpose.