As humans, we experience a vast array of emotions and feelings each day. Although often used interchangeably, there’s a difference between emotions and feelings. Emotions are an instinctual, primal, and chemical response to a stimulus; we feel them physically. They operate at a subconscious level. On the other hand, our feelings are our interpretation of our emotions. They are often created from our experiences. Together, our emotions and feelings form our overall mood.