There is something beautiful in reveling in sadness. The proof is how beautiful sad songs can be. I don't think being sad is to be avoided. It's apathy and boredom you want to avoid. But feeling anything is good, I think. read more
There are several reasons people enjoy sadness more than happiness. Sadness is more powerful then any personal experience (excluding love hate etc. which are a social interaction) happiness will hardly ever directly influence anything significant, while sadness fuels many peoples decision making. read more
Sometimes we are sad because we have cause, and sometimes we are sad because – consciously or unconsciously – we want to be. Perhaps there’s a sense in which emotional variety is better than monotony, even if the monotone is a happy one. read more