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If we are to feel the positive feelings of love, happiness, trust, and gratitude, we periodically also have to feel anger, sadness, fear, and sorrow. When you can see your life as a journey through the various emotions, you will understand that good things will come to you in your life. You can overcome grief and pain with laughter. You can come to appreciate the beauty in your surroundings when you are present with the negative emotions of anger and sadness.
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