The Hedonic Treadmill: Satisfaction Fades
Discover why satisfaction fades quickly and how modern life accelerates hedonic adaptation.
The Feeling of Being Unfilled
The feeling of being unfilled does not mean something is missing.
The vessel remains intact even when nothing occupies it.
Naming emptiness without alarm allows space to exist without pressure to be filled, fixed, or explained.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I feel like there’s a "void" or an "absence" inside me.
This is "The Feeling of Being Unfilled." We recognize this without framing it as "damage." In the model, an "inner absence" is just an Unoccupied Space. It feels scary because we are used to being filled with "noise," "stress," or "desire." By naming it as an "absence" rather than "emptiness," you turn it into a Neutral Space that is ready for genuine, high-density habitation.
How do I "fill" this absence?
You don't. At least, not yet. Rushing to fill it with "low-density distraction" (like social media or busy-work) just creates more friction. Accompany the Absence. Let the void be. By staying present with the "unfilled" feeling, you show your Safety System that you aren't "missing a part"—you are just currently "spacious."