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August 8, 2022 27 mins

Why are we drawn to sad music and movies?  And why is sorrow, longing, and sadness necessary in our lives? Many researchers and authors have asked these questions and what they found is fascinating. Understanding the meaning of sadness and how it can benefit our lives might change our perspective on its important role in our human experience.

References:
Susan Cain Ted Talk 2019 click
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BitterSweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole  by Susan Cain click
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Psychology Today The Value of Sadness click
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Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown click
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