The article discusses Evagrius Ponticus's teachings on the seven deadly sins and their persistence in modern culture. It highlights how these sins, identified over 1,600 years ago, remain relevant today in moral teachings and artistic expressions. Award-winning psychologist Ethan Kross argues for the importance of reevaluating our understanding of negative emotions, stating that they are an integral part of human experience, serve essential functions, and cannot simply be eliminated. Kross suggests that managing these emotions properly is more beneficial than striving for a life without them.
If your goal is to lead a life bereft of negative emotions, number one, you're not going to be successful. They're a part of how we operate.
Some emotions don't just feel bad or lead us to act uncharitably. No, some emotions can be deadly. Rather than risk them, we try to become emotional ascetics.
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