ca·thar·sis ( P ) Pronunciation Key (k-thärss) n. pl. ca·thar·ses (-sz) 1.A purifying or figurative cleansing of the emotions, especially pity and fear, described by Aristotle as an effect of tragic drama on its audience. 2.A release of emotional tension, as after an overwhelming experience, that restores or refreshes the spirit.
and it seems that fear dwells in all our hearts. today i feared losing a loved one, and i feared not being able to see them again. and it appears that at the crunch time we will all fear more than we expect ourselves to.
posted by ben at 9:46 AM
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