Meaning Deficit: When Life Feels Functional but Empty
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The Feeling of Something Missing—but Undefined
The feeling of something missing—but undefined—can hover without shape.
There is no clear loss, no identifiable gap, only a quiet sense of absence.
Naming this vagueness prevents the mind from inventing explanations or targets.
The system is allowed to hold absence without resolving it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I feel like I'm missing something, but I have no idea what it is.
This is "Undefined Absence." We name this without "forcing a definition." If you try to name it (e.g., "I need a new job" or "I need a partner"), you might chase the wrong thing. In the Hollowness Arc, the "missing thing" is often just Meaning Density itself. It’s a temporary lack of "weight" in your life.
How do I live with a "missing" feeling?
Treat it as a Structural Gap. Gaps are necessary for growth. By not "filling" the gap with low-density distractions, you leave room for an Authentic Update. You don't need to know "what" is missing to know that you are currently in a "Space of Becoming." Stay with the "vague absence" as a neutral companion.