Contentment a purring cat on my pillow
Comfort the exhale of a friend during a hug
Anticipation the ‘wah na na na’ of a motorcycle motor
Cheer birds faithfully chirping their reports of winter holidays
Fear a ringing phone at an unusual hour
Empathy a friend delivering bad news through her tears
Acceptance the excited greeting of a parent or friend
Anxiety a thumping heart through an important interview
Confusion snapping & popping of ligaments from a strange illness
Grief silent tears in remembrance of past losses – a spouse,
grandparents, a creative mentor, an inspirational
and beloved family member
Selfishness a squeaking, cracking voice interrupting a prayer for
someone you just don’t know if you could live without
Hope the ‘ding’ on your computer indicating an email with fun
plans enclosed
Confidence God’s voice saying, “Take My hand. We’ll go together.”
