Feelings & Emotions
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MIND emotion

Elation

Joy of achievement — happiness lifted by a sense of triumph or success.

SeparationEmotionsSensationsFeelingsUnity
AbsenceMindBodyHeartPresence

Classical Definition

A high-arousal positive emotional state involving intense joy, exhilaration, and a sense of great well-being, often in response to success or good fortune. It is distinguished from contentment by its elevated energy and excitement.

Same Wavelength

Happiness happiness lifted by achievement or unexpected good news → Triumph The surge of satisfaction after overcoming difficulty… → Exhilaration elation is emotional; exhilaration is physical → Amusement amusement is lighter — elation more complete → Ecstasy elation is the heart version; ecstasy the dissolution →

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