"Emotional diversity" means experiencing different emotions, not just skipping around sprinkling joy-dust everywhere. A lot of people think happiness is the opposite of sadness and we should maximize one and minimize the other. But research shows that a life with highs and lows, laughter and tears, is richer and more meaningful. Instead of desperation for some constant state of bliss, make peace with the full spectrum of human emotion.
Our emotions are contagious, for better or worse. Surrounding ourselves with people experiencing their own ups and downs and all-arounds leads to more diversity in our own emotional experience. This helps us feel positive and negative emotions more deeply, leading to greater wellbeing - well being that. We need community to feel fully human.
Being able to identify and express different emotions is key too. When we can name our feelings, we understand ourselves and connect with others better. Recognizing and sharing our emotions makes our inner world more vibrant and diverse.
Experiencing different cultures expands our emotional diversity even more. Various cultures see emotions through unique lenses that can teach us new ways to process and express our feelings. Immersing ourselves in diverse communities gives us access to new emotional colors.
The harsh truth is chasing happiness alone gets you nowhere. To really live fully, you need a mix of emotions, connections with diverse communities, and the ability to name and express your feelings. Only with radical openness can you experience the wide panorama of human emotion. That, friends, is the key to a happier life.