How will you know, and when is too soon?

If you're lucky enough to have certain powerful emotions come over you at some point, how can you be sure what it is or what it means? And even if you're able to figure out meaning in said emotions, you're stuck wondering if the emotions are justified by a certain amount of time, experience, and gut feelings. Trying to make sense of this is bittersweet, but if you're in a situation like this, I'd say you're in a very happy place in your life.