The Circle of Emotions – Surprise

The Circle of Emotions – Surprise

This is the last of the 8 basic emotions that I chose to write on. It is not surprising that this is the last since there is relatively little in my mind about this emotion. Interestingly, surprise is also the emotion that has the shortest life, lasting for only a few...
The Circle of Emotions – Anticipation

The Circle of Emotions – Anticipation

Anticipation is a complex emotion that involves pleasure and anxiety while thinking or waiting for an expected event. The complex nature of the emotion makes us think about it in divergent ways. How Do We Look at Anticipation? Anticipation is viewed in two completely...
The Circle of Emotions – Trust

The Circle of Emotions – Trust

When I started to write on the trust emotion, I took a lot of time exploring my own thoughts. In fact, the dance of ideas and concepts in my head caused a little bit of a writer’s block. However, I am back after having organized my thoughts. How Do We Look at Trust?...
Understanding Fear

Understanding Fear

Among the many motivators that are known to those who introspect, is fear. While there is no shame in accepting motivating emotions like pleasure, curiosity, achievement, ambition and power, not many would like to accept that that are motivated by fear too....