Everything happens in cycles. This is such a common recurring pattern that it’s fun to apply it to very different domains and see how things correspond and match up with each other. More on this later, but for now, let’s look at some basic emotions:

🟢 Happy

🟡 Excited

🟠 Afraid

🔴 Angry

🟣 Sad

🔵 Calm

Generally speaking, one feeling leads to the next, and then it all starts over. For what it’s worth, I try to stretch out the best parts and power through the worst parts. Always remember that the bad parts will end and the good parts will come again. (And try not to worry that the reverse is also true.)

Here’s a specific application of this cycle with things you can do:

🟢 Appreciate the good things in your life.

🟡 Anticipate good things yet to come.

🟠 Consider dangers to avoid.

🔴 Acknowledge injustice and cruelty in the world.

🟣 Remember that everyone you love will die.

🔵 Get some rest.