Josiah Spears wrote about identifying emotions in himself and others. He stated that he was feeling happy because he was having fun, felt good, and was smiling. He attributed his good mood to the start of the NFL season and having a good day. He thought his sister looked upset because she was frowning, pouting, and not talking much, and he was correct about her mood. He concluded that being aware of your own emotions helps accurately identify others' emotions, and knowing how others feel can influence your own emotions.