Positive family · 42 emotions

Positive

Pleasant feelings that did not fit cleanly into one of the primary families.

Determination Unwavering resolve. You will not be stopped. Courage Acting despite fear. The fear is there, but so are you. Empowerment A rising sense that you have the power to act. Defiance Bold refusal to submit. You stand your ground. Moral elevation Uplift from witnessing another's goodness or virtue. Vitality A surge of physical aliveness and energy. Comfort Easy, warm physical and emotional ease. Satiety Full, satisfied, requiring nothing more. Benevolence A genuine, warm desire for others to flourish. Kindness A warm, gentle consideration for another's feelings. Optimism A forward tilt towards the good. Things will work out. Freedom Open, boundless sense of possibility and release. Inspiration A spark that makes you want to create or act. Generosity A warm, open impulse to give freely. Patience Calm endurance of delay or difficulty. Motivation An inner drive pushing you to act. Wanderlust A restless desire to travel and explore. Rootedness A grounded, stable feeling of belonging to a place. Ambition A strong drive to achieve something significant. Composure Steady, collected calm under pressure. Idealism A hopeful belief in the possibility of a better world. Peacefulness A still, undisturbed inner quiet. Poise Graceful, self-possessed balance under any situation. Solace Comfort found in the midst of grief or difficulty. Security The calm knowledge that you are safe and provided for. Hopefulness A gentle, forward-facing belief that things may improve. Zeal Fervent, passionate dedication to a cause. Fervor Burning, passionate intensity about a belief or cause. Fierceness Intense, fearless strength of will. Humility Honest awareness of your own limits and worth. Magnanimity Generous, noble-spirited forgiveness or giving. Grace Effortless elegance and gentle goodwill. Spaciousness An open, expansive feeling of room to breathe. Steadfastness Firm, unwavering commitment even under pressure. Honour Dignified pride in your integrity and standing. Restfulness Deep, easy calm that restores energy. Zest Keen, enthusiastic enjoyment and energy. Forbearance Patient self-control in the face of provocation. Liberation Exhilarating release from a constraint. Absolution The relief of being forgiven or forgiving yourself. Fervidity Intensely enthusiastic, impassioned energy. Elan Enthusiastic, confident style and energy.

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