Varieties of Melancholy Self Development But confidence is not a

But confidence is not a given: it is a quality we can learn about and develop in ourselves

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Varieties of Melancholy Self Development But confidence is not aThis is a book that celebrates the most neglected but valuable emotion we can feel: melancholy. Melancholy isnt depression or anger or bitterness, its a serene, accepting, gentle, wise and kindly response to the difficulties and occasional misery of being alive. It steers an ideal mid way course between despair on the one hand and nave optimism on the other. But melancholy is a well kept secret. Those who feel the pull of melancholy moods tend to stay