Mariana Alessandri argues in her book "Night Vision: Seeing Ourselves Through Dark Moods" that darkness and negative emotions like anger and sadness should not be shunned but embraced. These feelings are integral to the human experience and are often dismissed by today's society, which emphasizes a culture of positivity. Alessandri challenges the harmful narrative surrounding emotions, advocating for a more holistic understanding that allows for both light and dark within us, essential for personal growth and acceptance. Through her philosophical lens, she offers a critical reflection on the historical context of emotions and societal expectations.
Anger, anxiety, and grief are part of who we are, offering valuable information and contributing to humanity. It's time to embrace, not shame, these emotions.
Today's toxic positivity doesn't allow humans to be whole. If only light is valued, feelings of depression lead to self-blame and feelings of inadequacy.
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