The list below is a condensation of the list of emotions noted at the meeting facilitated by the Homeless Place of Remembrance Committee at 7 predesign meetings March to September 2007. Following each emotion written in bold is the number of times (#) the emotion, or similar emotion was noted. The words following the emotion in bold are other words used to describe the emotion or similar feelings.
Hope (11) – positive, felicity, something to look forward to, light, circle of life
Healing (9) – comfort, solace, warmth, cozy, safety, security, refuge, allay fears, closure, no feeling of being trapped.
Educational (8) – illumination, a way to help people understand realities of homelessness, statement on classicism, motivate people to help, people helping people, reflect causes of homelessness, drifters, struggle.
Community (7) – connection, togetherness, reflect Seattle, take ownership and feel that the City did something for me, passing on of culture.
Peace (7) – tranquility, serenity, meditative.
Spirituality (6)– reverence, love
Home (6) – we’re home, rootedness, welcoming to all, privacy.
Dignity (4) – respected citizens, worthy, life of value.
Humility (2)– it could happen to anyone.
Ecstasy (1)
Moving (1)
Breathtaking (1)
Self satisfaction (1)
Sorrow and mourning (1)
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