I enjoy reading and thinking about these things, thanks for posting.
I think sometimes stuff can fester in dark places but if you shine the light on it... acknowledge it and allow it to be as it is, it can change. It is part of the practice of equanimity. Some have called it "shadow work" and I feel like the basics of these practices are the same but I'm not sure.
I think Eckhart Tolle said something about depression not being so bad when you acknowledge that you are depressed.
Sometimes I can get a bit mixed up when I try to understand and practice all of these things. I do think it is helpful for me though.
It's such a nice feeling knowing that you appreciate this part of life, and you think it's helpful too.
Yes, most times, we have to acknowledge these feelings as it is not so bad