lifefeeling
Lifefeeling is a term used to describe the subjective sense or felt quality of being alive. It refers to the holistic experience of life as felt in body and mind, including affect, thoughts, intentions, and how one engages with the world. Lifefeeling is not limited to a single emotion but denotes the overall felt vitality of existence.
Origin and usage: The expression is a contemporary coinage found in philosophy, psychology, and cultural studies
Conceptual scope: Lifefeeling integrates embodied sensation, affect, cognition, and temporality. It is related to, yet distinct
Measurement and research: The concept is usually explored through qualitative methods and self-report. When operationalized, researchers
Applications and critique: Lifefeeling informs psychotherapy, coaching, and design by focusing on the quality of lived
See also: phenomenology, well-being, vitality, meaning in life.