She suggests activities to do with it, like sitting quietly, drawing, and going outside for a walk. She gives it a shape and a face, and encourages the reader to give it a name, all of which helps to demystify it and distinguish it from ourselves. In When Sadness Is at Your Door, Eva Eland brilliantly approaches this feeling as if it is a visitor. Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! When we feel sad, especially for long periods of time, it can seem as if the sadness is a part of who we are-an overwhelming, invisible, and scary sensation. A comforting primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests we approach the feeling of sadness as if it is our guest.
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