Most of my blog entries so far have had a predominantly positive tone to them. I try to be optimistic and think about things positively. Today unfortunately, I heard some unfortunate news that created an unpleasant emotion. I learned that the son of one of my professors past away this past weekend. I have heard nothing but good things about this professor. They say she gets very passionate and cares a lot about everyone and everything she gets involved with. When I heard this news it made me feel very sad. I had a sense of sympathy for her and her loved ones.
This emotion changed my mood. My mood was no longer upbeat and positive. I found out about this information while at a meeting and I could feel the mood of the whole room dropped like mine. Feeling the emotions of everyone else in the room also impacted my mood. On a bipolar scale I would definitely say that this experience was unpleasant.
I continue to think about my professor and her family. I send them my sympathy and some of my club members and I are hoping to help them in some way. We hope to help them out so that in their time of grieving they don't also have to deal with stress and daily menial tasks.
That was very thoughtful of you to send your condolences. I hope she's doing well, despite the circumstances. Thanks for sharing, Megan.
ReplyDelete