Atlas of emotions part 6 (enjoyment)

By Col Mukteshwar Prasad(Retd)

Based on materials of His Holiness Dalai Lama’s & Dr. Paul Ekman

Atlas of Emotions Part 6(Enjoyment)

5.Enjoyment- We enjoy what feels good STATES -Each emotion contains a number of related states, which differ in intensity. The

states shown here are representative, not exhaustive.Most INTENSE to Least INTENSE1. ECSTASY - Rapturous delight. A state of very great happiness, nearly overwhelming.2. EXCITEMENT –Energy that, unlike other enjoyable emotions, is rarely felt slightly, but

ranges from mid to high in intesnity. May merge with any of the emotions, generating a very active form of that emotion.

3. WONDER –An experience of something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing or hard to believe.

4 NACHES –A Yiddish word for feelings of pride in the accomplishments, or sometimes just the existence, of your actual offspring or mentored offspring. Crucial for motivating the nurture of infants and children.

5. FIERO- An Italian word that describes the enjoyment felt when you have met a challenge that stretched your capabilities.

6. PRIDE - A desire for others to know the pleasure you feel in your own accomplishments or the accomplishments of someone you either nurtured directly or identify with.

7. RELIEF –When something expected to be unpleasant, especially the threat of harm, is avoided or comes to an end.

8. SCHADENFREUDE - Enjoyment of the misfortunes of another person, usually a rival 9. AMUSEMENT - Light, playful feelings of enjoyment and good humor..10. COMPASSION/JOY- Enjoyment felt when you act to relieve another person’s suffering.11. REJOICING - A warm, uplifting feeling that people experience when they see acts of

human goodness, kindness and compassion. Also called elevation.12 SENSORY PLEASURE- Enjoyment derived through one of the five physical senses:

sight, sound, touch, taste and smell.

5.Enjoyment- We enjoy what feels good Actions of Enjoyment An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state ,

which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous.

Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice.

1.ECSTACY1. INDULGE- Excessively engage in the enjoyable feelings.(In a

state of ecstasy, indulging is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

2. SAVOR-Relish the experience of good feelings about physical and psychological experiences.(In a state of ecstasy, savoring is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3. MAINTAIN-Continue to do what is necessary to continue the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of ecstasy, maintaining is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

5.Enjoyment- We enjoy what feels good Actions of Enjoyment An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be

intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous.

Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 2.EXCITEMENT

1. INDULGE- Excessively engage in the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of ecstasy, indulging is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

2. SEEK MORE-Attempt to increase the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of excitement, seeking more is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3. MAINTAIN-Continue to do what is necessary to continue the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of ecstasy, maintaining is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4. EXCLAIM-Vocally express enjoyment to others.(In a state of excitement, exclaiming is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

5. ENGAGE/CONNECT-Desire connection and engagement with others to share in feelings of enjoyment.(In a state of excitement, engaging or connecting is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)



Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 3.WONDER


2. SEEK MORE-Attempt to increase the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of excitement, seeking more is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3. SAVOR-Relish the experience of good feelings about physical and psychological experiences.(In a state of ecstasy, savoring is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4. EXCLAIM-Vocally express enjoyment to others.(In a state of excitement, exclaiming is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

5. ENGAGE/CONNECT-Desire connection and engagement with others to share in feelings of enjoyment.(In a state of excitement, engaging or connecting is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)



Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 4.NACHES

1. GLOAT-Enjoy others’ envy of your state of enjoyment.(In a state of naches, gloating is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

2. SAVOR-Relish the experience of good feelings about physical and psychological experiences.(In a state of Naches, savoring is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

3. EXCLAIM-Vocally express enjoyment to others.(In a state of NACHES, exclaiming is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

4. ENGAGE/CONNECT-Desire connection and engagement with others to share in feelings of enjoyment.(In a state of NACHES, engaging or connecting is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)



Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 5.FIERO

1. GLOAT-Enjoy others’ envy of your state of enjoyment.(In a state of Fiero, gloating is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

2. SAVOR-Relish the experience of good feelings about physical and psychological experiences.(In a state of Fiero, savoring is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)


4. ENGAGE/CONNECT-Desire connection and engagement with others to share in feelings of enjoyment.(In a state of Fiero, engaging or connecting is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

5. SEEK MORE-Attempt to increase the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of Fiero, seeking more is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

6.MAINTAIN-Continue to do what is necessary to continue the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of Fiero, maintaining is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)



Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 6.PRIDE

1. SAVOR-Relish the experience of good feelings about physical and psychological experiences.(In a state of Pride, savoring is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

2. INDULGE- Excessively engage in the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of Pride, indulging is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

3. EXCLAIM-Vocally express enjoyment to others.(In a state of Pride, exclaiming is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

4. ENGAGE/CONNECT-Desire connection and engagement with others to share in feelings of enjoyment.(In a state of Pride, engaging or connecting is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

5. SEEK MORE-Attempt to increase the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of Pride, seeking more is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

5.Enjoyment- We enjoy what feels good Actions of Enjoyment An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can

be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous.


7.RELIEF1. INDULGE- Excessively engage in the enjoyable feelings.(In a state

of Relief, indulging is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

2. SAVOR-Relish the experience of good feelings about physical and psychological experiences.(In a state of Relief, savoring is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3. EXCLAIM-Vocally express enjoyment to others.(In a state of Relief, exclaiming is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4. ENGAGE/CONNECT-Desire connection and engagement with others to share in feelings of enjoyment.(In a state of Relief, engaging or connecting is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by loss Actions of Enjoyment An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be


Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 8. SCHADENFREUDE

1. SEEK MORE-Attempt to increase the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of SCHADENFREUDE, seeking more is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

2.MAINTAIN-Continue to do what is necessary to continue the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of SCHADENFREUDE, maintaining is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

3. GLOAT-Enjoy others’ envy of your state of enjoyment.(In a state of SCHADENFREUDE gloating is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

4. EXCLAIM-Vocally express enjoyment to others.(In a state of SCHADENFREUDE, exclaiming is DESTRUCTIVE . It inhibits collaboration.)

5. ENGAGE/CONNECT-Desire connection and engagement with others to share in feelings of enjoyment.(In a state of SCHADENFREUDE, engaging or connecting is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

5.Enjoyment- We enjoy what feels good Actions of Sadness An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be


Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 9. AMUSEMENT

1. INDULGE- Excessively engage in the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of AMUSEMENT, indulging is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

2. SEEK MORE-Attempt to increase the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of AMUSEMENT, seeking more is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3.MAINTAIN-Continue to do what is necessary to continue the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of AMUSEMENT, maintaining is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4. EXCLAIM-Vocally express enjoyment to others.(In a state of AMUSEMENT, exclaiming is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

5. ENGAGE/CONNECT-Desire connection and engagement with others to share in feelings of enjoyment.(In a state of AMUSEMENT, engaging or connecting is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by loss Actions of Enjoyment An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be


Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 10.COMPASSION/JOY

1. SEEK MORE-Attempt to increase the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of COMPASSION/JOY, seeking more is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

2. SEEK MORE-Attempt to increase the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of COMPASSION/JOY, seeking more is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3. EXCLAIM-Vocally express enjoyment to others.(In a state of COMPASSION/JOY, exclaiming is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4. ENGAGE/CONNECT-Desire connection and engagement with others to share in feelings of enjoyment.(In a state of COMPASSION/JOY engaging or connecting is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

5.Enjoyment- We enjoy what feels good Actions of Sadness An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be


Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 11.Rejoice

1. INDULGE- Excessively engage in the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of Rejoice, indulging is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

2. SEEK MORE-Attempt to increase the enjoyable feelings.(In a state of Rejoice, seeking more is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3. SAVOR-Relish the experience of good feelings about physical and psychological experiences.(In a state of Rejoce, savoring is Constuctive. It enables collaboration.)

3. EXCLAIM-Vocally express enjoyment to others.(In a state of Rejoice, exclaiming is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4. ENGAGE/CONNECT-Desire connection and engagement with others to share in feelings of enjoyment.(In a state of Rejoice engaging or connecting is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

5.Enjoyment- We enjoy what feels goodActions of EnjoymentAn emotional state may lead to actions depending on

state , which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous.


11.Sensory Pleasure1. SEEK MORE-Attempt to increase the enjoyable

feelings.(In a state of Sensory Pleasure, seeking more is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

2. SAVOR-Relish the experience of good feelings about physical and psychological experiences.(In a state of Sensory Pleasure, savoring is Constuctive. It enables collaboration.)

5.Enjoyment- We enjoy what feels good Triggers of Enjoyments(A trigger is something around us or in our minds that

causes us to feel an emotion)Triggers automatically bring forth an emotion without consideration. Awareness of the trigger usually takes place at the end of this process, if at all.

Triggers can be -UNIVERSAL TRIGGERS- Universal triggers are innate, common to everyone. They affect us

more intensely than learned triggers .-LEARNED TRIGGERS-S Learned triggers are either

cultural, stemming from widely shared experiences, or personal, arising from more individual experiences.

PERCEPTION -We can become emotional about anything: the world around us, both novel and familiar, and our own expectations and memories. Past personal experiences determines whether or not a learned trigger makes us feel

motionalUniversal trigger breaks through regardless.

RESPONSE-The emotions are our response to triggers. They arise automatically and result in emotional actions.

Different triggers of Enjoyments are Being rejected by someone important -T his is an example of a universal trigger. Losing a loved one -T his is an example of a universal trigger.Perceiving a loss of status -- This is an example of a learned trigger.Not being invited to a party - This is an example of a learned trigger Losing a treasured belonging - This is an example of a learned trigger

5.Enjoyment- We enjoy what feels goodActions of EnjoymentThis is an example of a mood, a longer-lasting cousin of the

emotion that causes the related emotion to be felt more frequently and intensely. It is not always apparent what triggers a mood.

DYSPHORIA (OR FEELING BLUE)Feelings of resignation, discouragement or

disappointment that endure. Anguish does not transform into a mood.

Experiencing CalmA calm, balanced frame of mind is necessary to evaluate and

understand our changing emotions. Calmness ideally is a baseline state, unlike emotions, which

arise when triggered and then recede.

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Atlas of emotions part 6 (enjoyment)