1. Sorrowful Goodbye

When a loved one departs from our life, it can be an immeasurable loss that can feel like we will never have normalcy again. All the laughter, the memories, and moments shared together now feel like a distant past. A sorrowful goodbye can be a painful and heartbreaking experience, making us feel like we would never be able to move on and live life without them.

2. Hopeful Reunion

Sometimes, distance separates two people – like family, friends, or lovers – and it can be agonizing to be away from them. However, a glimmer of hope pushes us to believe that we will meet them again, and that anticipation brings a sense of joy and excitement. A hopeful reunion can lift us and remind us of the power of holding onto hope, and the strength that longing can supply.

3. Uncontainable Joy

While the feeling of joy can be fleeting, it is nonetheless powerful when it overwhelms us. The emotion is characterized by the swelling happiness that fills our hearts and makes us feel inexhaustible. It is the feeling we get when something we've longed for has finally materialized, or when we are surrounded by those we love and who love us. Uncontainable joy is the kind of emotion that fills us with gratitude and amplifies our feeling of pride in life.

4. Heartbreaking Betrayal

Betrayal can come in many forms, from cheating on a partner, to breaking a friend's trust, to being let down by someone who we thought would have our back. Whatever the form it takes, the emotional toll of betrayal can linger for years, even forever. Heartbreaking betrayal can cut like a deep wound, leaving a scar that might heal, but never completely fade.

5. Disappointing Failure

Failure is an inevitable part of life, yet it can be crushing when it happens. The feeling of disappointment after putting lots of effort into something and falling short can be heavy, and it can make us feel inadequate. The sense of hopelessness that comes with disappointing failure can make us question ourselves and our goals, but it can also be a motivator to overcome the obstacles in our lives and succeed.

6. Exhilarating Love

We all crave connection, and when that connection turns into love, our emotions can become exhilarating. When we experience love, it floods our hearts and minds with light, happiness, and affection. It is the type of emotion that amplifies our senses, and makes us feel alive. An exhilarating love can morph us into better versions of ourselves, full of kindness, patience, and understanding.

7. Numbing Grief

Grief is like a rollercoaster ride; it has its ups and downs, the good days and bad days. It can consume our thoughts and emotions, and leave us feeling numb, numb to the world and ourselves. The sadness and pain of grief can be all-consuming, overwhelming, and draining. They say time heals all wounds, but grief sometimes lingers, making us feel as if we're living in a bubble of sorrow.

8. Nostalgic Longing

Sometimes we feel nostalgic, yearning for times gone by, the people, and the experiences that filled our lives. Nostalgic longing is a way to connect with our past selves and remember how far we've come. It reminds us of who we were, who we are now, and who we want to be. It's a feeling that can motivate us to make the most of every moment and appreciate the journey.

Whatever stage of life we find ourselves in, we will experience different emotions, from exhilarating love to numbing grief. Emotions are part of what makes us human, they are what makes us who we are. They are the messy, the beautiful, the complicated, and the simple. They are everything.