Emotions.
That term holds such underestimated weight. It defines us and destroys us. And I wonder: Why do a lot of us let emotions take control of our logic? I know I suffer from that. But is it really something you can 'suffer' from? Sure, there are many psychological terms for emotional disorders and such. But, I don't have any of that. I mean, I used to. But that's not what this post is about.
The most clichéd emotion is Love. Infamous, notorious, wonderfully dangerous, love. And one of the most commonly asked questions about love is: What is love? Google it and you'll find actual lists of the "symptoms" of being "in love." Wow. Really?
For those who need the World Wide Web to tell you how you feel...That's just sad. But, I don't blame you. Because emotions can be complicated and confusing. But LOVE?! Shouldn't that be the easiest one to define? I mean, we love so many things and people (Moms, dads, iPods, puppies, etc.) yet, there isn't really a definition for it. Well there is, but it seems too simple to really capture its meaning. Here's what Google just gave me on the definition of love: An intense feeling of deep affection.
One. Sentence.
In one sentence, Google defined love. Now, ask a teenager, or a young adult, and they'll ramble on, stuttering, stammering, and stumbling. Their eyes will possibly dilate at the very thought of love. Now, that brings me to a new thought: is love inexpressible? Is it only within our actions and physical beings? Hell, I don't know. But it sure seems that way.
For example, at the moment in my life, I've developed strong feelings for a male. Let's call him "Jack." Whenever I see Jack, I kid you not, as stupid and sappy as it sounds, my heart stops for a moment...and then races. I feel my face heat up and I tend to smile. But whenever Jack leaves my side, I'm giggly for the next 10 minutes.
Now what does that mean? That doesn't happen with just any little crush--at least not with me. But, who knows *shrugs*.
Other emotions aren't recognized as frequently as love. But they are all the same. In my opinion, no emotion is better than the other. That's only if you let it seem that way. Of course, the most favored emotions are happiness, love, etc. and the hated ones are anger, sadness, etc. But, I think it's helpful to embrace all of them. Sometimes, I get my best thinking done when in sadness. After I feel angry and I've become calm, I realize that the things I say and think in rage are almost opposite of what I truly feel.
I mean, I don't really know much. I'm just a high schooler with too much time on her hands and a laptop.
That term holds such underestimated weight. It defines us and destroys us. And I wonder: Why do a lot of us let emotions take control of our logic? I know I suffer from that. But is it really something you can 'suffer' from? Sure, there are many psychological terms for emotional disorders and such. But, I don't have any of that. I mean, I used to. But that's not what this post is about.
The most clichéd emotion is Love. Infamous, notorious, wonderfully dangerous, love. And one of the most commonly asked questions about love is: What is love? Google it and you'll find actual lists of the "symptoms" of being "in love." Wow. Really?
For those who need the World Wide Web to tell you how you feel...That's just sad. But, I don't blame you. Because emotions can be complicated and confusing. But LOVE?! Shouldn't that be the easiest one to define? I mean, we love so many things and people (Moms, dads, iPods, puppies, etc.) yet, there isn't really a definition for it. Well there is, but it seems too simple to really capture its meaning. Here's what Google just gave me on the definition of love: An intense feeling of deep affection.
One. Sentence.
In one sentence, Google defined love. Now, ask a teenager, or a young adult, and they'll ramble on, stuttering, stammering, and stumbling. Their eyes will possibly dilate at the very thought of love. Now, that brings me to a new thought: is love inexpressible? Is it only within our actions and physical beings? Hell, I don't know. But it sure seems that way.
For example, at the moment in my life, I've developed strong feelings for a male. Let's call him "Jack." Whenever I see Jack, I kid you not, as stupid and sappy as it sounds, my heart stops for a moment...and then races. I feel my face heat up and I tend to smile. But whenever Jack leaves my side, I'm giggly for the next 10 minutes.
Now what does that mean? That doesn't happen with just any little crush--at least not with me. But, who knows *shrugs*.
Other emotions aren't recognized as frequently as love. But they are all the same. In my opinion, no emotion is better than the other. That's only if you let it seem that way. Of course, the most favored emotions are happiness, love, etc. and the hated ones are anger, sadness, etc. But, I think it's helpful to embrace all of them. Sometimes, I get my best thinking done when in sadness. After I feel angry and I've become calm, I realize that the things I say and think in rage are almost opposite of what I truly feel.
I mean, I don't really know much. I'm just a high schooler with too much time on her hands and a laptop.
No comments:
Post a Comment