I've been thinking of how we describe emotional states and feelings. It seems like our vocabulary is somewhat limited. What if we could talk about feelings the way we describe fine wines....
Instead of happy you could be "opulent"--rich, smooth and bold?
Instead of nice, someone would be "crisp"--A crisp wine is most likely simple but goes really well with a porch swing on a hot day. What a great way to describe a friend...
Of course, on bad days you could feel "flabby" or "minerally"---Imagine the smell of fresh wet concrete; now imagine that flavor in your mouth. What a great way to describe a bad day....like licking wet concrete!
We could be "bright," "big," or "flamboyant" in our feelings.
Some days our feelings may be complex...velvety with a hint of sadness but a finish of peace.
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