Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Types of Emotion

May 21, 2009 by MattPerelstein · Leave a Comment 

  • Emotion, without content, or resolution = DRAMA
  • Emotion, in order to release, and heal = VENTING
  • Emotion, for the purpose of hurting others, getting them to ‘like’ you or for emotional blackmail = MANIPULATION
  • Emotion, for the purpose of making things happen and changing the world = PASSION
  • Emotion, for the purpose of loving, giving, understanding and healing = COMPASSION
  • Emotion, for the purpose of feeling fully and living fully of one’s self = EXPRESSION
  • Emotion, for the purpose of changing people, and getting them to do what you want, your way = CONTROL
  • Emotion, for the purpose of building boundaries, expressing values, and keeping yourself and family safe = PERSONAL POWER
  • Emotion, for the purpose of closeness, openness and intimacy = LOVE

- matt

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