How are you feeling right now?
I’m feeling glad that in Victoria, we are at triple 0 (0 new COVID-19 cases, 0 COVID deaths, 0 active cases). But I’m also feeling anxious for those around the world, especially for my families, who are experiencing record cases in their region. I feel elated that I can walk without my mask on. But I feel anxious about my packed schedule for this week. I feel regret that I was not more empathetic for Joshua this morning when he cried that his socks didn’t fit. I feel proud that Micah went to help him.
In 1980, Psychologist Dr. Robert Plutchik created a “Wheel of Emotions” to help people identify their feelings, because if left unchecked, emotions can intensify. He proposed that there were eight primary emotions that serve as the foundation for all others: joy, sadness, acceptance, disgust, fear, anger, surprise, and anticipation.
