Feelings

Big Hint - Watch out for "non-feeling" words...

It is important to choose words that really are feelings.  That's the reason for the list.  If you use words like "abandoned" or "misled" or "shunned" we can prevent ourselves from getting to the "REAL" feelings.  These "non-feeling" words are more like accusations or judgments than feelings. 

When we slow down and think about it, often there is something like "sad" or "scared" or "frustrated." This distinction makes a big difference in how we experience this practice. We will work more on this in coming weeks.

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Feelings Associated with Met Needs

AFFECTIONATE
compassionate
fond
loving
openhearted
tender
warm

ENGAGED
absorbed
curious
engrossed
enchanted
enthralled
entranced
fascinated
interested
intrigued
involved
open
spellbound
stimulated

EXCITED
amazed
ardent
aroused
dazzled
energetic
enlivened
enthusiastic
exuberant
invigorated
lively
passionate
surprised
vibrant

EXHILARATED
enthralled
radiant
electrified
euphoric
overjoyed
thrilled

GRATEFUL
appreciative
moved
thankful
touched

HAPPY
amused
blissful
cheerful
delighted
ecstatic
elated
giddy
glad
jolly
joyful
jubilant
merry
overjoyed
pleased
rapturous
tickled

HOPEFUL
confident
expectant
jazzed
lighthearted
sanguine
up
upbeat

INSPIRED
amazed
eager
enthused
motivated
moved
psyched
stimulated
stirred
wonder

PEACEFUL
calm
comfortable
centered
content
equanimity
fulfilled
mellow
open
quiet
relaxed
relieved
satisfied
serene
tranquil

REFRESHED
recharged
rejuvenated
renewed
rested
restored
revived