The continuation of my Israel experience thread

[rvg]

Truly? I bet you felt emotions while writing that. A sense of accomplishment at having written something you believe to be worthwhile, at the very least.

Oh sure. It's not the presence of emotions but rather their intensity. Which is why they say that revenge is the dish best served cold. If somebody managed to really piss you off right now and you got really, REALLY mad at them, there's a chance that if you were to immediately respond to them you might say/do something you might regret. On the other hand, if you had a chance to sleep on it and give yourself time to cool off, your response would likely be different, more calculated.

[rvg]

There is far more to be gained, from a rational perspective, in understanding and embracing your emotions (and thus being more able to avoid situations you don't want to be in) than from supressing them.

And what I'm saying is that emotions can only be properly understood and embraced after they have subsided.

[rvg]

Well, yes. If that's what you were trying to say all along then I've been rambling for no reason and I'm sorry.

Nothing to be sorry for :)

[Vuk]

Can I still call you the Lion of Zion? :P