"You felt a deep sorrow, the kind of melancholy you feel
when you're in a beautiful place and the sun is going down."
Thrity Umrigar
There are numerous emotions we can feel at the same time even though they be conflicting. Our emotional makeup is a complicated format forever changing. A deep sorrow weighs us down, but it can also trigger a sense of completion. A new beginning can be laced with sorrow of release, yet uplifting of joy for what may come.
Our emotions are not only triggered by interactions with other humans, but our exchanges with nature as well. To some, being alone in the woods is more comfortable than a family gathering. Day by day, watching baby birds being fed in their nest may be more fulfilling than out of town company.
What is it about a sun setting that blends tears, joy, sadness, and a sense of closure all at once? Why does the sound of rolling waves calm us and generate a sense of cleansing? A gentle breeze may clear our brain clean from chatter, opening windows of the soul. Slow down and be gentle, as we are magnificent beings.
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