Emotions are body based physical processes that have evolved with the evolution of our body. They originate from the center of our brain in what is called the limbic system. Emotions communicate our self to the world through relationships we have with others and the things around us. Sometimes emotions are adaptive and helpful while other times they can be misguided.
According to Paul Ekman, a psychologist who studied emotions and facial experessions, concluded there are 6 primary emotions from which all other emotions originate. These are as follows.
- Happiness - a state of the mind of well being having positive emotions.
- Surprise - something felt that is unexpected for a very short duration.
- Sadness - emotional pain from loss, hopelessness, despair, rage and sorry.
- Anger - a powerful emotion from being wronged, hurt, offended or denied.
- Disgust - emotion for something that is considered to be offensive.
- Fear - a reaction to a perceived threat
