They tell us that something is important. Emotions force us to pay close attention to the world. They amplify and magnify any particular situation. Emotions put muscle behind all of our wants, drives, and needs. They make us really want to meet that person, really care who wins the ball game, really love our children.
Emotions do the same for Being , Belonging , and Doing .
They make them important. Emotions are closely connected with Doing because they act as guidelines to action. Without them, nothing would feel especially right to do. With emotion, you care a lot. Emotions add the ache of loneliness to the fact of Being alone.