In our daily lives, we often encounter feelings that are neither good nor bad.
However, we frequently fail to accept these “third” feelings as they are.
This is largely due to the dualistic mindset we are accustomed to.
Within this framework, we consciously or unconsciously interpret and categorize feelings.
When thoughts intervene and expand, these “third” feelings often end up leaning toward negativity.
Initially vague and unfamiliar sensations tend to evoke fear or negative thoughts because of their ambiguity.
Societal and cultural influences further reinforce this tendency to reject “third” feelings.
Social norms often emphasize having a clear stance, preference, or opinion—and sometimes even imposing them.
This environment leaves little room for feelings that don’t clearly fall into one category or another.
If we examine closely, “good” and “bad” are just words.
The degree of goodness or badness varies greatly between individuals, and even within the same person, depending on the situation, the perception of a feeling can shift entirely.
Ultimately, these feelings lie beyond our control.
It is natural for a pleasant sensation, such as lying down or eating, to transform into an unpleasant one as time passes.
Feelings are inherently transient.
Forcing “third” feelings into “good” or “bad” categories is a futile effort that serves no purpose.
Instead, let us embrace feelings as they are.