Inside Out: The Message for All of Us

I like the movie Inside Out because it shows how we really act in life. We all want to be happy all the time and that just will not work. Life brings us varying days of anger, fear, disgust, joy and sadness, which were the emotions depicted. In that movie, Joy was the overpowering emotion who wanted to make everything right without looking at the big picture. I applaud her energy but the other emotions are just as important.

We all get angry whether it is with our family, at work or in traffic. The main thing with anger is managing it and channeling it the right way. Sometimes, we just have to show aggression when our views are not heard or when we are taken advantage of. In some cases, we just have to walk away and calm down, and then deal with the issue. You cannot get away from being angry but you do not have to be disrespectful or violent.

Fear is inevitable despite how some people will say that they are fearless. I am scared of tarantulas and just last week, I saw one in my yard. I got goosebumps and ran. Sometimes, I am fearful of speaking in front of crowds but I have worked on that over the years so it is not that bad. I think most people are fearful of failure and this really keeps us from excelling. However, you have to use your inner motivations to help you move forward.

Merriam-Webster defines disgust as a "marked aversion aroused by something highly distasteful". Disgust is one of the emotions that people do not often speak of. However, many of us turn up our noses at others in their situations. Disgust is needed for us to maintain certain ethics and standards such as cleanliness. We can use disgust to help our brothers and sisters when they are in tough situations.

Sadness is something that we cannot avoid. Sometimes you just have to cry to get over things. Frustration, loss of a loved one, problems on the job and other issues can make us sad. No one can live day to day without some level of sadness in their life. The world is in a tumultuous state and this is enough to make you sad. We all lose loved ones and we also get sick. We cannot internalize these feelings and just put on a front. While you may be sad for the moment, feeling and dealing with the emotion is essential to healing and trying to get over the situation. This is what Sadness brought out in the movie.

Joy is something that we all need despite our fears, sadness, anger and disgust. Joy can come from the little things like helping someone in need, remembering a cherished memory of someone who passed away, getting over a tough situation or overcoming a fear. Joy comes when you look for the positive and are thankful for the small blessings which are granted to you every day.

Inside Out was a cool movie that did catch me off guard. It was an animation that took a realistic slant despite it not being real, and I have to commend the writers. Remember to be in touch with your emotions and just try to live being your best. Every day is not going to be the same and if you are angry or sad, find someone to talk to so that you can vent. If you realize that you regularly feel sad, angry or fearful, you may need to speak to a professional.

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