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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Divyadeep Singh

Psychology says embracing pain and sorrow can deepen meaning and renew purpose by helping you build and reinvest in personal value

Disappointments and heartbreaks are an inevitable part of life. There are several events that occur, and as individuals we seldom have any control over their occurrence. From losing a loved one or saying a final goodbye to a friend to missing out on a career milestone or a key project at work, whenever things go wrong a heavy ache settles in your chest.

The natural instinct in these kinds of situations is often to fight the feeling, run from the discomfort, or pretend the sting isn't real. But what if the sorrow followed by these unwanted circumstances isn't a sign of weakness but rather a reflection of what mattered most to you? A key question arises here. Why do we feel sadness so deeply, and how can listening to it help us rebuild?

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