How are you feeling today?

Last Updated on Sunday, 16 October 2011 04:09 Written by bryfy Sunday, 16 October 2011 10:41

I never quite understood the point of this poster. Today I think I get it.

I cn safely say that I have felt 25 of the 30 feelings mentioned on this poster in the last few days – and all relating to one single event. Yes, I am so thrilled that after 5 years Gilad is coming home. But if I am so happy then why am I also feeling all of these other emotions?

Let’s name those feelings in poster order – exhausted, confused, ecstatic, guilty, suspicious, angry, hysterical, frustrated, sad, confident, embarrassed, happy, disgusted, frightened, enraged, ashamed, cautious, depressed, overwhelmed, hopeful, lonely, surprised, anxious, and shocked. (For those wondering that leaves off – mischievous, smug, lovestruck, bored and shy).

(Since posting this (just a few hours ago) I was already told that it is too raw for me to be expressing anything but joy with the imminent release of Gilad. I’m sorry, I can’t help what I feel. Am I alone in this confusion? Or is this just another case when we are allowed to feel something related to Israel, but just not allowed to express it in public?)

In the upcoming months my two year old son Jonah will be studying a unit called feelings at his pre-school. I wonder if they will be using this poster in class.
In relation to Gilad coming home, How are you feeling today?