Though this is probably wrong in terms of standard psychology, I would classify emotions into two categories. The first is empathetic/sympathetic emotions. These are good and natural as long as they don't overly affect how you view a situation. These are the emotions that allow you to feel exterior happenings. Then there are the emotions that stimulate previously held biases or emotions that haven't been processed/understood yet. I don't know what to call those..but these are negative emotions in that they are reactionary and guaranteed to produce the same result when they're stimulated. This is the type of emotion that needs to be overcome.
Emotions are a valid tool for those wanting to experience what they have to offer. Eventually though, you have to move past these reactionary emotions. They distort your perceptions of the truth. When you are able to view everything without clouding your mind with emotion, you are able to approach any situation in a balanced manner and accept it for what it is.
You can be capable of feeling empathy/sympathy without letting a situation push or pull you in any direction. In this way you can accept a situation at face value and go from there.
Emotions are a valid tool for those wanting to experience what they have to offer. Eventually though, you have to move past these reactionary emotions. They distort your perceptions of the truth. When you are able to view everything without clouding your mind with emotion, you are able to approach any situation in a balanced manner and accept it for what it is.
You can be capable of feeling empathy/sympathy without letting a situation push or pull you in any direction. In this way you can accept a situation at face value and go from there.