When you see a butterfly touch down on a flower, you might feel a sense of joy because it reminds you of how delicate our world is. At the same time, you might feel a deep sadness well up realizing that butterfly populations are dwindling around the world due to climate change, pesticides and urban development.
Is your brain switching back and forth between the two emotions like a dizzying game of tug-of-war, depending on what you are thinking about or experiencing at the time? Or are we capable of holding two seemingly conflicting emotions at once?
