Positive Feelings The higher feelings of courage, willingness, confidence, capability, “can do,” zest, humor, competence, self-sufficiency, and creativity have an emotional purpose: effective actions, operation, and accomplishment. The reaction of other persons will reflect back to us cooperation, courage, respect, and a willingness to be with us. Additionally, because we increase their self-esteem, they seek our company. As we look at all of this, we see that there is a wonderful payoff in return for our willingness to let go of the negative feelings that stand in the way of these higher
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