cathartic

(eg. interpretation, rose, grace )

cathartic /kə ˈθɑr tɪk/ ?

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Official commemoration of those who lost their lives in 9/11 was a cathartic experience for the people of New York.
A new study found that it was likely that crying in front of a single person would produce a more accentuated cathartic effect than doing so in front of a larger group.
Loving fellow humans is not only cathartic, but is also a catalyst for becoming a better person in life.

"Richie (Sambora) and David (Bryan) suffered a lot in the last year, a lot of pain. In what had been a very peaceful decade and a half, suddenly there was a lot of pain in the organization," Bon Jovi said. "I think it was cathartic for Richie...
on Jun 18, 2007 By: Jon Bon Jovi Source: FOXNews
"I think all my albums are sort of emotional postcards of where I am in my life and this last year has been a total emotional roller-coaster for me," McLachlan commented. "It's been extremely cathartic, as it always is for me to write some of...
on Jun 18, 2010 By: Sarah McLachlan Source: The Canadian Press
That spectrum includes what Ullman calls one of her "weirdest" impersonations-her mutation into curmudgeonly "60 Minutes" commentator Andy Rooney for "a cathartic, truthful, improvised rant" in the show's fourth episode.
on Mar 24, 2008 By: Tracey Ullman Source: San Jose Mercury News