Entry #10 Inside Out
I watched the movie Inside Out at the weekend and moreover enjoyed the script and characteristic inventiveness of the movie. I was struck by the emotional depth of a film whose primary audience is young kids. Life would be dull if our emotions were horizontal. We’d lack passion and zest. The wide range of emotions we encounter play a role in our human encounter and essence our personality, mood, behavior and motivation. Yes, emotions can be raw, messy and visceral, but they can additionally be profound, beautiful, and comforting. They all add dimension and flavor. Disgust in the role of acceptable social behaviors has the potential to be very important. If we teach our children there are certain values that are important, and morals to follow, they have the potential to be offended (disgusted) when behaviors opposite to their values are displayed. It may keep them from getting involved in substance abuse, risk taking actions and becoming sexually active. If disgust helps th