Emotions and Rational Thinking: Organizing Rather Than Disrupting

Read the The Science of Inside Out https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/564050/files/147488068?wrap=1 written by two psychologists and create a new thread thoroughly answering one of these questions:

Comment on the statement that “emotions organize – rather than disrupt – rational thinking.” How do you explain this statement and how does this compare with what society tells us? You must answer the question using something other than what is listed in the article but that can be used as a starting point if you choose. What evidence can you find to attach and support this?
How does emotional maturity set the stage for us to add new facets to our identity? You must answer using something other than what is listed in the article but that can be used as a starting point. Explain what this means to you and/or how you have seen this in the lives of others.