tertiary · Longing

Seeking

Part of the Connection & Loneliness Wheel

What is Seeking?

Actively looking for connection, even if uncertain how. The desire is alive.

When you might feel seeking

Seeking is a specific form of hoping, which itself is a type of longing. You might experience this feeling in situations where longing is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define seeking.

Emotional Hierarchy

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