Buying into specific thoughts & emotions

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Hi,

I have a question I'd like to put out there for discussion.

ACT teaches us about the observing self and to use defusion

techniques to give us a more objective look at our thoughts,

emotions, urges etc without believing or disbelieving them.

I've been practicing these techniques quite a bit and find it is

helping to ensure I don't get " carried away " with certain feelings

and to remain focused on the present situation.

I'm wondering though, if ACT says it is " okay " to buy into some

thoughts/emotions and not others. For example, if I'm feeling happy,

is it ok to just let go and completely absorb this feeling or should

we observe it and allow it to be there, as we would do with some

negative emotions & thoughts?

In other words, is it going against ACT philosophy to buy into any of

our emotions? Or are we free to pick and choose which ones we'd like

to fully experience without impeding our sense of mindfulness in the

long run?

Foor for thought

P.S. Sorry if this makes no sense, I am quite new to this stuff!

Adam