Positive emotions are the end result of a chemical reaction in the brain, nothing more. Assigning them divine status in any way, shape, or form, is utterly ridiculous.
Also, the simplistic "positive emotions is the good life, negative emotions is the bad life" is idiotic. For one, the idea of positive and negative emotions is largely arbitrary. It's how we act on those emotions that gives meaning to them. 'Negative' emotions - anger, fear, hate, etc. - can and have been the catalyst for good. 'Positive' emotions - love, joy, bliss, etc. - can and have been the catalyst for harm.
In the end, how one feels doesn't usually mean anything. It's what one does that matters. What impact they've made, what mark they've made.
Also, the simplistic "positive emotions is the good life, negative emotions is the bad life" is idiotic. For one, the idea of positive and negative emotions is largely arbitrary. It's how we act on those emotions that gives meaning to them. 'Negative' emotions - anger, fear, hate, etc. - can and have been the catalyst for good. 'Positive' emotions - love, joy, bliss, etc. - can and have been the catalyst for harm.
In the end, how one feels doesn't usually mean anything. It's what one does that matters. What impact they've made, what mark they've made.
