Sadness
Family: Loss and withdrawal
How it differs from similar states
A gentle sadness; I feel like crying, but I still have some control.
How this can feel in the body
Drooping shoulders, heavy breathing, the corners of your mouth turning downward—your body grieves with you.
It usually comes up when
Disappointment, a minor loss, unmet expectations.
What this might be pointing to
Re-evaluating the situation; inviting compassion from others.
What you can do with this
Sadness wants to be heard, not solved. Give it an outlet: cry, listen to music, write a letter. Then gently ask yourself: What exactly was lost, and what still remains?
Where the name comes from
Sadness may come from an external situation or arise from within without a specific reason.
Not quite it?
Closest by feel — the same ones the compass would show.
Two minutes, and you will see whether this is really it