Emotion

[anantashesha]

Hmmm, emotions are a very important indicator and part of me, i just use them in another way than rational cognition. And personally, i regard it as a strength, to allow oneself to really expierience own emotions, negatie and positive. for me, when logic and willpower make the x- and y- coordinates, emotions would definitively be Z; the Depth of a person

One requires a knive to carve a hole in a piece wood. Then you can fill it with water and drink from your cup.. Thats how i feel...

[Marisa20XI]

, most people think of emotions as synonomous with "sadness" and crying.  I had (have) POWERFUL emotions. There is no, "logic", no "rational" when it comes to how you feel. There's just too many variables. Its that inner "passion" that can take a person far beyond their limits. Anger, fear, sorrow, joy,...none of these things can kill you. You'r actions decide that. To truly hurt sometimes, also means being capable of feeling truly happy :) Control you're emotions, control your LIFE.

[JerrysTube]

Anaylitical reasoning with the attachments of Reality.....Vs....Emotionally inspired and/or affected decisions.....

For one thing Never make a Big decision when you're swimming in alot of emotions in regards to an issue. Everyone must make decisions based on insufficient Data....or informataion...Yet We are held responsible for our decisions. I wana lick your lips so bad Charolete.....!

[TheMrFizz]

Right, agreein with Samcara.

Hate evolves out of fear, out of xenophobia out of mistrust in your selfe. Ergo: It´s a weakness.

sometimes i have to use it.

Beeing weak, sensitive... so many informations... i consider that strong. fear a loving mother, and her husband^^

[Samcara]

Emotions are bouble edge sword...they helo and hurt...if you learn to experience all of them at once and then learn to control the flow of emotions you can in turn let the situation decide how to feel...that way, you don't end up hurting yourself or others...

[MrLiamJH]

emotion is only important because you can't actually shut it off. I could say that emotion doesn't mean anything but it has to because if you ignore it it can manifest itself physically.

And there's a duality- there is only happiness when there is everything else.

[shedsucker]

I think that human emotions are very important due to the fact that we need them to survive in life as best we can. Without them we'd be lost. Emotions help us to feel when something's not quite right in life. And I know that some people tend to hide emotions by using anger as a kind of defence, and are normally the kind who think that showing emotion is weak.

[jennifer8994]

I think that's part of the human experience, that's something that's in all of us no matter who we are or where we come from. It's something that cannot be changed and something that should not be changed. Sure, some people show more emotion than others, but we all still show emotion in our own ways. I don't think it's something that's wrong or something that should be overcome - it's an important part of who we are.

[ruithael]

I don't think emotions need to be overcome at all. I think all aspects of human life that have value do so because of the range of human emotion. In my opinion, the problems start when people stop taking responsibility for their thoughts. Emotions are ethereal and change often. If we understand the transitory state of our emotions we may choose more wisely what we think and then act upon when having them. In short, our emotions do not have to hinder us even if they are strong.

[OneWorldGovernment]

I think emotions are a weakness that modern society needs to overcome. It is true that emotions make us what we are but why not strive to be better?

In this divided world, removing emotions would help bring us that much closer to unity as reasonable people tend to agree on certain issues if they look at them with pure objectivity.

I am not saying getting rid of emotions is the be all end all but it is a start.

It is also human to try and make things better (the internet itself is an example)

[OneWorldGovernment]

....so why not start to improve our own nature?

[ThePhilosopher91]

but logical emotion is something different. the question has been debated for hundreds of years. personally, i see emotion as a tool to help influence decisions and judgements, but a tool that we as poeple can also choose not to use

[painkillerzman]

When do emotions help you make a good and rationnal choice ? The answer is really quite simple... Never. Any feeling, any context.

Don't get me wrong, emotions are still very natural and the vast majority of the human population experiences emotions on a regular basis. They are harmless and even appreciated by some individuals in some situations.

[karmatic1110]

Bingo :)

[JoeSomebody2]

It's both. Emotion is strength and weakness. To lock in everything would detach you from others, just as it would if you released it all. It's all about balance, and finding the center of it all...

...Of course, there is no center, just a shifting and swirling conception of norm. That's why it's so difficult to really understand.

[rednecktrucker1969]

It depends, on the person and the emotion. If either are overbearing than it does need to be addressed,

Everything in moderation...including moderation!

[jesscaralsen]

Human emotion is completely relative. I've made the best and worst decisions in my life while in emotional states. However, I will never regret any of those decisions. One of my greatest strengths is emotion.

[DarthYuYevon]

Really? Emotion a weakness? Did you learn nothing from Mr. Spok from Star Trek, specifically the first movie about how empty V-Ger was without knowledge of the human condition of having emotion? Life is a very dangerous path without emotion. The point is, BALANCE! Too much lack of emotion is just as dangerous as too muc emotion. Either one is illogical and causes nothing but disaster in the end. If you don;t know that now, you'll learn the hard way, especially if you have kids.

[TorontoJim]

For a period of time while I suffered from depression, I found that I had no emotions. Nothing prompted a response in me. I wasn't sad, I wasn't happy, I felt no passion, I distanced friends and family, I walked around in a constant state of indifference.

Thankfully, that is behind me. Emotions, good or bad, easy or hard, is what makes us human. I wouldn't ever want to live without them again!

[TenderGenderBender]

emotions are said to be a shortcut to actions. in this way they may guide us

[shatros]

emotion is what makes us alive. forget what your biology teacher told you about the definition of life. If you have no emotion you are dead or might as well be. The more emotion you feel the more alive you are. all animals feel emotion. So the issue isn't too much emotion or wheter emotion is good but rather the question should be, "are emotions ballanced?" If you are overly sad all the time or overly happy all the time then you are out of balance.

[badz4ever]

emotions is naturally goes out with everyone.but it can be control,it can be a weekness only if u let emotion control ur brain..then it will weaken evrything once it get in there..but do u all know that emotions is the lead character of pure happiness? ask urself..

[Insomniafy3d]

Emotions/feelings are a weakness if one can't handle da consequences. For example, u know u SHOULD leave sumone who abuses u but cuz of emotional attachments, u won't. Similarly. when u can leave da abuser, but later on u may hv nagging feelings, like, maybe if u had stayed n gave him another chance, things might hv been better, u may feel like u've shortchanged urself. So it depends how much of a prisoner ur emotions hv made u.

My 2 cents worth.

[FGTYFVYOFFYVUTFUFUYF]

wow a male to female transexual i didnt even know

[PrettyLush956]

i do feel human emotion is a weakness.........I do think we can over come it though. I mean some people can handle stress or "emotion" better than others. I'm going to be 30 this year and and I've been on anti depressants since I was 16. Um.......I've had three boyfriends die on me.......so it's hard for me to cope. My mother on the other hand can't understand why I just can't go on with my life...............so yes sometimes human emotion can be a weakness

[DocWito]

hhmmm i found my life fell into turmoil coz i followed emotion to much.....it was my weakness.....but i found a way to have emotion without it ruleing my life....balance is everything i think :)

[paintedwarriors]

Emotion makes you who you are.

[TuahShinguru]

For the past several months I've felt void of much true emotion. It really is a horrible feeling; nothingness... void.

Even yesterday when my emotion was sorrow, it was still better than nothing.

[GMPNY]

e·mo·tion (¹-m½shn) n. 1. An intense mental state that arises subjectively rather than through conscious effort and is often accompanied by physiological changes; a strong feeling. 2. A state of mental agitation or disturbance. 3. The part of the consciousness that involves feeling; sensibility.

IF we feel, therefore we ARE :-)

[Xavienne]

I don't think there would be any art without emotion, so emotion can't possibly be a weakness. That said, having control over one's emotions and healthy ways to express them is crucial.

[doorcodad]

Try to imagine a person with no emotions. Would you want to be around that person?

[Bill0254]

Human emotion takes many forms. I'd like to talk about "Passion". Passion is what drives us. Passion is what defines us. Passion makes us what we are. When a group of people ban together and are passionate about the same thing...blg things happen. Sometimes good sometimes bad but I believe passion is mostly a good emotion. To do without it we as individuals could never move foreward. We as groups, nation or world could never achive long time prosperity. No arts, music and so on.

[SlimboStix]

No, it's not.

But I believe that when we (I) are young, they can run wild and be pretty dangerous and destructive. As I became a mature, caring, intelligent person, I learned from my mistakes (many) and am mostly a careful, caring, yet cautious woman who can set the boundaries while still being kind & loving. I go wild now & then - but I think of the consequences first.

xxxx

[miki4midably]

I don't feel that it is a weakness at all. I believe in the right proportions, both logic and emotion are needed to make effective decisions in life. Without emotion, life would become . . . heartless. A lot of good has been done because something stirred the emotions of a group of people, who then used analytical reasoning to solve a problem. I think this is another Yin Yang facet of humanity, where a balance of opposites is most effective. My two pennies... Thanks for asking! =)

[TrannyWriterSG25]

Emotion is not a weakness.

[nk63nb86]

They're only a weakness if you get yourself all tangled up in them. If you can slow down a little when you feel them coming up, and identify them, then you can make decisions from a more knowledgeable place.

[elysiumarrowmint]

emotions are balanced by logic just as the left brain and the right brain are in coexistence-the left and right eye of horus -everything has a balancing point... any ignorance of the balancing point will have a detrimental energy swing until a balance is achieved. this energy imbalance is just one way to reduce creative energy and bind your soul in chains. all logic and youre cold calloused and damaged, all emotion and youre irrational, destructive, and damaged. just live in love. live in love.

[AnotherAsuka]

Emotions are vital and healthy,so long as you don't allow them to control you.I've heard buddhism is a an excellent method for controlling emotions.I think it is a TS friendly religion also.

[Ja22i]

Emotion is very important to me, so long as there is not too much at risk for example it might be bad to share my emotions if I'm angry with a customer or a particular religion when I don't know their real situation.

[Zoie3x8]

i agree with ravenlute; balance is preferred;

logic tells us what is correct, emotion tells us what is right.

[aenoether]

No! That's a rather horrifying proposition!

And if they are, if you construe "weakness" in a way that would change the answer to "yes," so what? I suppose one might be less "weak" in that sense by being a slab of granite.

Some people might be "too emotional," but that just means they don't handle emotion well, not that emotions make them weak.

[JudePoe]

I feel, therefor I am.

[xxMantegnaxx]

arh...Rene Descartes i think therefore i am = i think therefore i know i am exit, doubt imply question when you questioning imply you are exit , if you do whatever people tell you to do how do you know you are exit you are maybe a pupet so... i think therefore i am :)) i feel therefore i am :)) i also like that.

[teneovestriexsisto]

I think it is very hard to make a coherent decision while having emotional influences, nevertheless, they are a factor in your life stream, personally, if that stream becomes turmoil. Its best to flow another way.

[Ravenlute]

Emotions are a very important part of decision making. The tricky part is letting your heart and mind word together rather than one or the other taking over.

[PurplenovaX]

Without emotional attachment we would have no desire to do anything that might hurt us, or is risky, in the first place and never feel acheivement in the face of great odds. a bit of a paradox really. It's finding the right things to be emotional about 8P.

The river of emotion erodes it's bend until one day it has a breakthrough and the quiet waters of a cove becomes the raging pass and new source of life and change for the future.

xoxox

[justmouse]

also... in terms of how it affects decision making? i don't think anyone should make decisions when they are feeling very emotional because it does cloud their judgement, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a weakness. just like operating machinery when you're tired. not a weakness...just common sense.

[justmouse]

i used to feel that way. that it was a weakness, because it meant you weren't in control all the time. now...i'm not sure what i think. when i see other ppl being emotional, i think it's perfectly natural and normal, but in myself, i still hate to be emotional.

[MatthiasFarland]

I used to feel that way, and it was very empty. I believe emotions are wonderful, and if you're not feeling them, you're probably not living to your fullest. However, one should no more be controlled by one's emotions than one should be controlled by hunger or lust. It is a part of life, not a ruler.

[ddrfreak4life86]

Without emotion we wouldn't be human. Yeah, sometimes emotion can convince us to do things that aren't really great choices, but I'd much rather be a flawed human than a perfect robot.

[Toy1976]

Why would you consider mistakes NOT a part of OUR condition?

Should we not embrace our emotions and accept and enjoy them as TOOLS OF SELF DISCOVERY?

Perspective is EVERYTHING...

Best wishes.

[CaminoCarpet]

The Vulcans licked that problem,

ask Spock.

[GirlsOfGlory]

We are all entitled to embrace our emotions.However,ACTING upon them requires some thinking and management so that we anticipate probable the consequences.I recommend Daniel Golman's book Emotional Intellegence.Marcia.

[xoxSugah]

(cont)

know what would've happened to my family without the love and support of the neighborhood and parts of our family. I don't believe we could've survived it. We might've, but if nobody had loved us and looked after us we'd have been screwed. Like royally screwed.

It's changed my attitude about community and general love.

[xoxSugah]

It depends on what emotion you're talking about. If you mean love then no. It opens us up to be hurt, but it's not weakness. It takes a lot to love someone. Especially after you've been hurt that way over and over like a lot of us have been. It's important and even necessary to love though. Not just romantically. I mean loving the people around you and looking out for them. They'll usually bounce it right back at you.

I've recently gone through something...awful and humbling. I don't (cont)

[mosrite2]

Sorry if that is old hat to you; it was the first thing that came to mind.. I must be in a cynical mood with that comment on laws! Personally, I think the active/passive distinction is very questionable metaphysics (even sexist..going back to Aristotle's theory of bio. reproduction with male's contrib.=active, female's passive). The idea that emotion is inevitably a weakness goes along with that distinction, I think. Interesting video prompt for discussion. Thanks.

[mosrite2]

I think that the view that emotional = weak comes from the ancient active/passive distinction. Emotion have a raw feeling component which overcomes one's active intellect ('passion'). Stoics say that even the cognitive part of an emotion, the "I believe that..," "I wish that," "I love..," "I hate..," etc., is usually just a dubious claim to know something, hidden by the feeling part. So if Stoics make the rules (law! haha) emotion hurts you whether or not it's valuable in itself.

[karmatic1110]

I actually love this comment.

[cu3cards]

I dont think human emotion is really something one needs to overcome or a weakness that holds us back. After all, for every poor decision one makes on emotional attachment one could make an awesome decision! Human emotion is just icing on the ol' motivation life-cake. And, let's be real, cake just isn't as delicious without icing - good or bad! :^D

[andreaandrewmilne]

Dear Charlotte, you mentioned both emotion and emotional attachment. Do I rightly infer that your primary point is that you want a theory to articulate how intense romantic AND/OR erotic feelings between persons can mislead either of you into misunderstanding, eg:

- the image of some dimension of yourself you are presenting to the other

- the hopes each of you have as to what might develop

If so, you dont want much [ ;-) to the max ]

[karmatic1110]

You did a great job at making NO valid point whatsoever, but did so in such a way that dresses up what little you did have to say in the most pompous way possible. Congrats. Next time you revel in your own masturbatory musings, please consider the medium with which you are communicating.

[andreaandrewmilne]

Dear Charlotte,

Thats a bit rough, but you have a right of ruthless reply. Maybe I had nothing original to say. Pretentious? Me? Never! My apologies if I drivelled at length. Im sorry if I went off on my own tangent. But, at least, "Ode on a Grecian Urn" and "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" are worth reading. Not that it needs me to say so.

I DO like your thoughts (except in your reply!), and love your vids (they are great and an inspiration). L'Chaim, to Life and to Love!

andrea ♥

[andreaandrewmilne]

Hmm, anyway, I cant understand [ make logical sense of ;-) ] this dualism of feeling and thought. When I ask myself "what do I believe", even if Im at the end of some maths problem (which Im crap at), I ask, what is the answer if I run my hands (metaphorically) through the warm sands of my feelings, and watch the patterns of grains trickle between my fingers. Or something imagistic like that.

[andreaandrewmilne]

Our feelings are the superstructure of all our being (andrea in oracular pompous mode).

Keats: "Beauty is truth, truth beauty. That is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know."

Blake: "Truth can never be told so as to be understood, and not be believed."

[andreaandrewmilne]

I literally love this last proposition because it makes the claim that one cannot understand without feeling the compulsion to believe. I would put it even higher than that. When we fully understand something, it is as if the concept of truth had become the concept of love.

I think a good parallel question would be to ask you viewers to introspect and try to identify an "emotion" as opposed to a "thought". I say, very bravely, it cannot be done.

[andreaandrewmilne]

Another wicked question would be to ask your viewers if they agree that the answer to the sceptical regress of doubt (one developed for a response to any claim to knowledge) must lie in ones emotional intuitions.

And .... who but a very strange person can say they know their friends and lovers in an abstract fashion, as opposed to profound sensuous comprehension?

♥♥ andrea

[Aendiine]

Emotion is both a strength and a weakness. I think it is more of a matter of what is going on and how you channel these emotional energies. Even negative emotions such as hate can be channeled for a positive result. Emotion is a driving force and a crushing force. Some times the difference between those two is as simple as how you view it and where you direct it.

[missdivinestalls]

Certainly not. Emotion is also a motivator that can be used to better oneself and the world. Without emotion we would be completely apathetic of what happens to others and to ourselves. Essentially we would kill ourselves and each other over time.

[Kuzalias]

Wow, a lot of vid responses on this one.

[pfb50]

I don't think of emotion as a weakness. Emotion is a big part of being human and I think of emotion as an asset not a liability. Its just that most of us aren't taught to use emotions constructively. I think that honestly feeling emotions guides us thru our attachments to people, places and things. In order to really love I believe that we must be freed from all attachment and besides,Love is an emotion.. Love really is the way to eliminate weakness.

[arin4fun]

I don't think emotions are weakness however when I met my girlfriend 2 years ago she had a interesting view of emotions.

She says that all emotions are delusions. That all our feelings, concepts, and views on people, life, love, the world, etc are just delusions.

In some ways she's right, it's not her concept she read about it in some psyc book. it's a weird concept and takes a while to get your head wrapped around.

[Kuzalias]

I think "illusion" might be a better word. And yes, it's all being created in our heads.

[xxShannonGreenxx]

for the most part, emotion is a weakness.

[hibikime04]

wow hmm... i do think emotion is very important if you want people to understand you. but ya if you put emotion into your decisions it can get in the way.

[BananaXing]

It all depends on what the situation is. I don't think either is bad. It is based on best judgment and making sure one does not shotgun a decision without looking at the options available.

[rangafairy]

Emotion can obviously be the major motivating force for a lot of our greatest actions, but they can definately be a weakness. Example: our planet is overpopulated, and part of the problem is our driving need to keep our fellow humans alive as long as possible far past the point at which they would have otherwise died. Emotion in this case is both blessing and curse. But emotions are beautiful things and I wouldn't be without them.

[Hisrevenge]

Making clear, logical choices may perhaps make you successful in certain areas. However, if these choices do not make you emotionally or spiritually happy... what's the point?

[Jenna08848]

I would never be left without my emotions. They are part of my core link to my feminity and my maternalistic nature. But we make mistakes regardless

[deej1011]

I believe that emotions can be considered a weakness. People follow them too blindly, placing a HUGE emphasis on them and little to none on logic or thought.

What people need to understand is that WE control our emotions, not vice-versa. People need to pair emotion and logic to reach a rational means of doing/thinking/living, instead of just jumping straight towards what their emotions deem is "best"

[karmatic1110]

Awesome answer!

[kalabumdra564]

Yes, in most cases...

[thedarktower79]

Karmatic:

Our emotions motivate us to live. Whatever your reason for living might be, that reason is formed by your emotions. And without that emotional motivation, life would have no meaning for you. You would be indifferent to life but not seeking of death.

What if the whole world were like this?

[xXSheBldsQkMshnsXx]

Well I would say yes they are... Emotions are just as much a part of human interaction as breathing... Controll them? Yes I believe we can but to what extent and why?? I believe that there are times in which we need to express ourselves emotionally, then there are times in which we need to put emotions aside and excercise logic instead in order to come out on top... I think the big thing here is how do we differentiate between the two when necissary and why... Good video, good question!!

[Dollfan]

Saying "emotion" is like saying "the government". Just as the government includes everything from the president, congress and the courts down to the post office and local school teachers, emotions run the full gamut as well. Emotions, like the government are not inherently bad and are often good and necessary but, unchecked emotions allowed to run wild, just like unchecked government can lead to disaster. (sorry post tax day reflection.)

[ChevalierMalFete]

Damn big and fundemental question girl. But I've wrestled with it now and again and I'm firmly on the side of emotion. Yes, it's a double edged sword, but I'd rather swim in deep end of the pool. Emotions make us "the paragon of animals" most express and admirable. You're gonna swallow some water sometimes and it's not fun. But comfortably numb is no way to go through life. Don't let them rule you, but don't shut them out! Love the logo- gonna get a shirt this payday! XO

[InterjectingCow]

"Fear is the mind killer.." Heeee- sorry, I've not anymore insightful response than to throw sayings from science fiction movies or allude to...um...pretty please can we see you in a starfleet uniform and pointy ears as a topical addendum to this vid? Anyhow yeah I'll never probably be without strrrrrong emotions boiling under the surface....*waits for her to appear in that uniform*

[sillyyetsuccinct]

You are so gorgeous! Ok I know that doesn't answer the question. Maybe I should have overcome that emotional impulse and not commented? ;o)

[femstarlight]

It's only a weakness if we put blind faith in other people or institutions, or if we allow emotion to block out new information that might rationally change what we think. Emotions have to be managed. We have to understand that emotions do not define physical reality. Besides all that, "strength" and "weakness" are highly subjective terms. Some people lie to maintain a false image of strength.

[Midnightryder7]

What we think about....We bring about

[jugfullasun87]

Emotion is part of the makeup that makes us who we are. Although it is an important assett all of us have by birth, it can be a liability when we let blind emotion without much though cloud our reasoning. That goes with anything else for that matter.(ie. business, etc..).

[RainbowPagon1982]

No I do not think emotion makes you weak if not the total upaset showing how you feel makes you strong a person who does not show his or her emotions is a person who is weak in my mind

[Erica2Lives]

Emotions are both an asset and a liability but I can't even imagine a life devoid of emotion. The key is to be able to control your emotions, as opposed to letting them control you. Balancing logic with emotion is one of the more challenging, yet rewarding parts of being human. At times I've wished I had more control over my emotions, and at times I wish I had less, but I wouldn't want to live without them.

[JulieADriver]

That's a really good question, and one that can't be answered very easily.

People do often let their emotions interfere with their reasoning. However, emotions are an essential part of who we are.

[xxMantegnaxx]

that eyes that smile that dimble how the heck do you expect me to comment about emotions when your beauty keep distracting me you....lucky you :))

[jealousjessie]

I think you should go with your instinct. And if that's how you feel, go with it. :)

[BriarRoseTv]

I think if all you're looking for out of life is survival, then emotions are a liabilty. I'd also say that emotions certainly can lead to bad decisions. But bad decisions can lead to great learning. And great learning can lead to wisdom. And wisdom can temper mistakes potentially made during emotional upheavals. I think the trick is not to erase emotions; the trick is to learn to balance emotions with acquired wisdom. Then you have decisions based on heart and mind.

[nk63nb86]

I agree. And the acquired wisdom helps you to recognize the emotions as they arise in new situations, then you can take the time to step away and think clearly with the logical mind before making new decisions.

[Kuzalias]

I think you were confusing instincts & the primitive brain with emotions.

[appalonia77]

i have to say...i agree with lowjones1967 :) emotions make life interesting but just like anything there is good and bad, but feelings are just something you can't help but have and those lead to emotions. i don't see emotion as a weakness at all it's just all in how you channel it i think :) btw...i'm a new subscriber and i'm goin back and catching up on all your vids and i think they're just great and that you're a wonderful person. keep them coming. :)

[peaceandloveletsblow]

Somewhat. If it's the jungle you can raise the rate of your genes being passed on if you help your kids survive (which is the reason for all physical and psychological processes and structures; to survive in order to procreate.) But we are not in the jungle, it's not life or death. So as mean as it may sound, we are allowed the silly sentimentality of emotion.

[Kuzalias]

Its all too easy to discount the importance emotions play in your daily survival because you don't think about it. Emotions even play a role as deterrent in our lives which means you may never "experience" them for them to work.

It actually is life or death and the reality is that anyone's genes can be apologetically weeded out of existence at any time.

What the hell does the jungle have to do with anything XD

[Kuzalias]

How about we get busy and do some genetic surviving ;-)

[Kuzalias]

Nice shirt btw.

[Kuzalias]

The purpose of emotions is to influence a person to take actions that will increase their chances of genetic survival. Emotions sometimes help, and sometimes they hinder. Whoever, does the best job of identifying those instances of imperfection and correcting them wins (survives). This is of course assuming that your goal is genetic survival.

[lowjones1967]

I think life without emotion would be like food without taste. You could survive by eating just for the nutritional value, but wouldn't that be mundane? And much like food, emotion has to be balanced. Without emotion, what would be the point in a word called loyalty? There would be no reading books for the enjoyment of them... or movies. I'll take all the positive reasons for emotions even if they do come with a drawback once in a while. Life would be bland.

[Rhonda577]

Human emotions is natural eternal feeling, that comes from the heart, and without this feeling, then a person can be emotionless or another world to put it. as being cold.

[layne917]

I would only consider emotion a weakness if it controls you and you do not control it. Emotions are a part of life.

[ErikaFTH]

I think it depends on the emotion. I think emotions can show weakness if they are serious character flaws... not being able to suppress rage, for example.

[someCallMeJen]

How do you live without emotion? No it's not a weakness, it's what makes us the (usually) intelligent being we are. Without emotion there is no like, no dislike.  There is no fear, no joy, and most importantly no love. Every decision you make is based, in some part, on emotion. Even if you try not to be emotional you're doing so because of an emotional response. Quite simply, emotions are who we are. No they're not a weakness.

[wolfyPX]

Yes, Misses Spock. It most certainly is. Logic is my religion, as it should be yours. We are Vulcan, after all, and never forget that!

Lol! Jk!

But seriously, no. It can be. But over-all, no; it is not. For it is Ego combined with emotion that equals weakness. For emotion is a human thing. Whereas Ego remains the last remnants of our primitive, pre-human nature.

[bballplayer26866]

emotion IS a weakness in some people, but everyone has emotion, but you can't let it get in the way of normal reasoning.

[NaomiClareNL]

The way I understand it (basic) emotions are mammal survival traits. They can work for us or against us, depending on circumstances. But it takes time to apply logic and emotions may have done a deed for us, right or wrong. For instance, something big and noisy is coming at us and it is terrifying so we run away. Had we applied logic we would have noticed that we were standing on railroad tracks with a train coming at us, going full speed.

cont.

[NaomiClareNL]

cont.

Apparently the second part disappeared, grrrr....

Anyway, with logic we would step of the tracks and would not be hit by the train and our emotions may make us run away from the train in the actual direction of travel of the train. Given relative speeds....

And pure logic can make for some cold human beings as you can pretty much rationalize anything.

I the end, we need a balance between emotions and logic but some of us will never be happy with too much of the one or the other.

[AynenMakino]

I think human emotion is what gives life value, but you should never end up making your decissions based on them. Also, what a lot of people underestimate is how addictive they are. Experience one emotion too often and it turns into your personal drug. You notice this when you start sabotaging your own life in order to stay unhappy, for no appearant reason. Use emotions in moderation, but don't block them out entirely, otherwise life loses it's charm.

[crazymex121494]

I believe emotion is the very thing that makes us human.

[Nuyeame]

Emotion is a terrible weakness.

But it sure is fun.

[yevy37]

I do think emotion is a weakness in some people. Some people follow their emotions more than their head even when they know that their emotion is wrong. Such as in relationships.

[thanks4tuningin]

Maybe not overcome but seen truthfully and used consciously...That is my goal for my emotions

[AngelaMacLeod]

Emotions are neither positive or negative; a strength or a weakness. They are a part of us, they are healthy, and they are needed.

I wouldn't want to rely on emotions alone, nor would I want to rely on logic and rationality alone. The two work in concert to allow us to relate to what we laughingly call "reality."

Many blessings to you. I hope you find what you're looking for.

[MagnanimousMichael]

In Social literature, Discernible Ambiguous Prowess is a high moral achievement! & is beneficial in adapting to specific social loci. Our emotions stem from the function of our nervous system which is plastic &in & of itself is a representational program of our genes... so ALL changes to these systems create a wave FXN tht can either resonate or dissipate. Don't let the pharmabiotech companies lie to you, "U have no power over your genes." Use your consciousness' Intuitive Ambiguity w Emotions.

[ManicRevelation]

Has anyone seperated themselves from their emotion long enough to forget what it's like to be affected by situations that would otherwise make a difference? I'd say alot of people have. The very foundation of moral conecepts, deciding the weight of right and wrong, come from emotions. Since emotions are individual and unique, "right and wrong" is hard surface to keep your footing on. Emotion is double edged. I know that if I had no emotional support, I wouldn't have succeeded or failed in much.

[ManicRevelation]

I probably wouldn't have done much of anything. I can say that emotion has the potential to become a weakness as much as it does a strength. A strong mind should be encouraged to support strong emotion.

[ShpinxiLotus23]

some emotions make you weak, other emotions empower you, but the same goes for logic. logic needs emotions and emotions need logic. logic + emotions = enlightenment. on their own they are like a ladder thats been taken apart.

[1ntrepid1]

Being completely rational doesn't necessarily guarantee a better outcome, often times there are too many variables that out of our control.

We only ever see that we've made a bad decision in retrospect, whether our decisions are based on reason or emotions.

Even if you've made a bad decision this time based on your emotions, the point is that you've gained an invaluable experience which will better your decision making next time.

Wisdom comes from life experience and from making mistakes.

[joneyhits]

Emotions also help us strive for change. Each emotion has a possible positive or negative result. The civil rights movement is a good example.

[adriftalone]

Emotions are a weakness, but they also make us human.

[TiradeFaction]

Without emotions, we wouldn't have the drive to do anything, so I'd say no.

[ItalianStallionette]

Emotions are vital. Without them, we would have no direction..

[Jeremybeach]

No I don't think emotions are things to overcome lol. Maybe if someone is extremely over-dramatic or very impulsive, then that could be ya know lessened, but I mean hey, my view is that emotions are kind of like the colors to someone's personality, ya know? That and humor make a person, so without them, we are nothing :)

[Paigehope]

emotions are not weakness they show the effects of life on our lives. Emotions keep us alive.

[ShellySummers]

It is both really. Depends on how it is done. There is even a few good points to anger. Who of us wouldn't agree with a grieveing mother that attacks the killer of her child. Emotions is something that can over come thought reason and even ones self of worth. It is our greatest strength and weakness. That is how i think of it!

[blutsklave]

Racional people say emotionals are weak. Emotional people say racionals don't live. It's all about points of view :P

[killerrodan]

I don't think it's a weakness becuase it's an important part of being human.i must rather be a whimpe than live a lie.

[777Marlene]

id rather rob a bank gorgeous gal, anyway the danger involved in my attempted getaway, might just produce an absolutely orgasmic level of adrenaline....................­((huggs))

[777Marlene]

no sweety, one can say that emotion has caused alot of problems down through the years, there is some truth to that ....there is truth to alot of things that dont serve well....but charlotte hon, stop and think what kind of a cold lifeless , spiceles and unearthy place this would be without emotion....people fall into destructive relationships, get into drugs, rob banks and climb mountains trying to find emotion in their empty lives...this is seemingly negative, but the emptiness of the opposite

[syntaur]

I suppose the perfect way of making a decision would be the Buddah Mindful way... But since it is hard to be enlightened... and the fact that we are all human... emotions most of the time have a strong influence in our decison making...

Ok that sounded a bit too Mr. Spock like from Star Trek:)

[Forlorn79]

I think emotions are part of our morality, with rationality being the other half. I think both are important, and I feel that Buddha was on to something with moderation and the middle path. Emotions are an important part of being human, but to be happy, we have to be under control.

[Forlorn79]

This topic of emotion came up in counseling today. We talked about people with Asperger syndrome, and the importance of relating to people on an emotional level. I have a lot of room to improve, but I feel that being more expressive is closely tied to emotions.

[porolita22]

Emotions are a gift, they are a beautiful thing. But they make you vulnerable, and if you let your emotions take control of your actions, it is dangerous.

That's my opinion :)

[universalJok3r]

well emotion can be both a strength and a weakness.

we need to be aware of how we feel, if not then we just force ourselves into doing stuff we never really wanted to begin with.

at the same time when we let our emotions absolutely rule our judgment we end up screwing things up.

take jealousy for example, while most times it is harmful, other times realizing what is making you jealous (essentially what you want or what you lack) and using that to move forwards can be useful.

[GlaubenInGod]

Emotions can provide strength for one to go beyond their limits...And yet, it can hender someone, causeing weakness...

It rather depends on the person, if you have a poor constitution, more than likely, emotion will be your weakness...

That is one of the reasons, development of the mind is so important... We humans can not simple be stripped of emotion, for one side of our brain(the creative side) gives us emotions, and the logical side, translates them to what we feel...

hope that helps..^_^

[thegrimmreeper]

I suppose it depends of how aware you are of your own emotions.

It's like whenever I get jealous I'm aware that I'm jealous. I then tell myself that letting the jealousy screw up something would be stupid. But I allow myself to get through the emotion on my own time...

I'm not sure if I've made my point.

[Strophanthus]

ahahahhaha, at first I was like, "no, unless you make it a weakness because of how you handle your expression."

but then you were like, "because we make poor choices"

and then I was like "hmmmmm.... " I think it all comes down to awareness, you need to be aware of what inspires your emotion and what the emotion is based off to make decisions that are more informed and wise.

[Kellycampbell09]

Emotion without logic can be a problem. we must think about the actions we are about to take based on our feelings. the hate that some people receive from others is the result of emotion without logic.

[karmatic1110]

I think approaching this question in a logical way would be far more productive than the largely emotionally governed responses I have hears thus far.

[Chlhlr0]

just a short answer. ABSOLUTLY NOT!

Emotions are the best in human life.

greetings, Alexandra

[Kimerats]

i think emotions are the only important thing on this world for good or bad, anything else is an accessory to create emotions,

And not is not a meekness is hard to live with emotions and is easy to ignore become heartless and empty, problem is once you go that way is hard to feel something again ,

The weakness is to live without emotion for the fear of hurt or be hurt.

[Strophanthus]

I would postulate that life is the only 'important' thing in life, not necessarily the world ;P, and that emotions are an accessory to that.

I think a lot of people who are naturally emotional would disagree that it is very easy to ignore their feelings and become heartless.

[edydon]

If you're doing something out of generosity and kindness, there should be no expectations.

Otherwise its just commerce - and your setting yourself up for a letdown.

"Love is a religion with a fallible god."

-Jorge Luis Borges

[sumonomen]

as per my understanding, emotion is a tool to dechipher or convey information so that it can be properly understood. for example, your love for your mother helps you to understand and to express that your mother is more important to you than most if not everyone else. in this respect emotion is a great strength. most people, however, see emotion as the end result of everything they do. they end up in the same kimds of relationships, expecting different results-- the definition of insanity

[karmatic1110]

Why is attachment to one's mother strength? That point of view seems more culturally influenced than factual. Meaning we feel as though it is a strength because our culture say it is so. Attachment in an form can be regarded as a weakness.

[1ntrepid1]

Rationality and reason is a culture and ideology in itself. You have to ask why emotions and rationality have become a binary and why Western culture prizes rationality over emotions. Efficiency, production, emprical data ... why are these so prized?

Why has the experience of emotions been discounted as unreliable or even detrimental when we are essentially feeling beings.

[sumonomen]

because most feelings are empty, backed by no information at all. they're expressed in reckless and often dangerous ways. there are times to FEEL and times to THINK, but because most people see feelings as the desired end result to everything, many people are an irrational threat, even to themselves.

[sumonomen]

true, attatchment can be a weakness, but only if the emotion is not backed by any useful information. THAT's the important factor; not what you feel, but why you feel it. if there's no good, functional reason to love someone in a way that perpetuates only healthy aspects of the relationship, than that love is utterly useless. "if thine own eye offends thee" and all that.

[JenB81]

I don't believe emotion by itself is a weakness to be overcome but I do believe that not knowing when or how to control these said emotions when the time is right is what neads to be learned by quite a few people. Looking at the world as a chain of sequencing events that never ends can mean that one emotion not handled properly (which causes a reaction to an event) can have a profound impact on events that are to come. Continued below....

[JenB81]

When put into perspective, if one person sees another with uncontrolled emotions they believe it allows them to have uncontrolled emotions in defense to the situation. Also there are times when a decision is made based on an emotion that is temporary but the effects of that decision last a lot longer than the emotion itself and can lead to feelings of guilt because of this snowball effect. When all is said and done though, we all make mistakes and act on emotion...

[JenB81]

because in essence emotions are what make us human and it's something that every one of us have in common. Of course there are instances when lack of emotion can cause poor judgement as well so it's all in how you look at it as a whole. People who have trouble showing emotion also have trouble communicating in a social setting and find it difficult to lead normal lives. IMO I think that if given the choice I'd choose making a mistake because of emotion rather than not having emotions at all.

[Strophanthus]

you say that as if leading a 'normal life' is a valid and valuable goal to have.

[JenB81]

For some it is. Some people are considered abnormal because they want to be normal so they lose either way. Go figure.

[mia8293]

Not at all emotions are as valid as logic but balancing the 2 is best imo :)