The Dictionary defines Sadness (noun) as; affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful. Somber, dark, dull or drab; deplorably bad, sorry obsolete, firm or steadfast. It also defines Melancholy (noun) as; a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression, sober thoughtfulness, pensiveness; sadness. When we hear the words sadness and Melancholy, most automatically presume something negative or wrong. The article written by Sharon Bagley, a staff writer for Newsweek, pushes back on how sadness and melancholy are perceived. While addressing the ongoing debate about the increasing demand for happiness. Bagley references Professors and Psychologist in her article who believe as she does, that classifying normal
