What is sadness?

Sadness is when your heart feels heavy and quiet, like it’s holding a big cloud inside.

Imagine you have a favorite toy, maybe a teddy bear or a ball. When you’re happy, you play with it, laugh, and run around. But when you're sad, you might just sit with it, hold it close, and not say much. It's like your heart is tired and needs to rest.

Sadness can be like being in a room that’s too quiet after everyone leaves. You still hear the echo of laughter, but it fades away. Your favorite cookie might taste less sweet, or your usual walk feels longer than it should be.

Sometimes, sadness comes when something you love changes, like moving to a new house or saying goodbye to a friend. It's not always because something bad happened; sometimes it's just because things are different now, and your heart is remembering what used to be.

Like how your toy feels different after a long day, softer, quieter, sadness can feel that way too.