"Everyone experiences all six emotions as normal reactions to specific events. As we go through life, big and little things happen that naturally evoke different emotions. Whether it's a scene in a movie, gossip about a friend, or an upheaval at work, our emotions are continually triggered by events in our lives.
| Emotions | Specific Events |
|---|---|
| Sadness | losses and hurts |
| Joy | achievements, good news, creative express, beauty |
| Anger | injustices and violations |
| Love | kindness, caring, generosity, understanding |
| Fear | threats to our survival |
| Peace | safety, comfort, security, serenity |
"We often experience more than one emotion at a time, and sometimes one emotion masks another. They're like family. They hang out together. Anger is often a cover for sadness and fear. Joy often coexists with feelings of love and peace. You often can't separate them.
"Imagine that someone you admire calls you 'careless.' You feel violated and angry. But it also hurts to be called names, so buried underneath your anger is probably sadness. If the person expresses hostility while blasting you, you probably feel threatened and therefore experience fear as well."
