(March 8, 2015 at 5:40 pm)Deidre32 Wrote: so, may I ask, how do you manage your emotions as an atheist, when it comes to something as traumatic as that?
Same as every other human that's ever existed. Most of us rely on the empathy from someone that we're close to. It also depends on the emotion I'm dealing with. I've taken a shit load of money to a batting cage and swatted 90mph fastballs until I've ripped my calluses off. I can also parlay angst into a few hours of aggressive guitar playing that is more full contact sport than music. I can also shut myself away and have a good cry. I've also channeled my emotions into volunteering. A loss of a fond pet might find me spending a day at an animal shelter. A loss of an elderly relative might find me spending an afternoon at a retirement home. Works for me, may not work for others.