Pleasure Mechanics

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Wanting Vs. Liking

Wanting something and liking it are two different things – and it is worth getting to know your own circuits of wanting vs. liking – so you know which pleasures might be most satisfying!

Wanting is all about anticipation – your mind imagines the perceived rewards ahead of you and starts pulling your attention towards that perceived positive experience.

Liking is a more nuanced system of satiation – it often involves responsive desire kicking in during a positive experience and asking for more!

The experience of Liking is also very context-dependent which is why we can really like a sensation in one moment and not in another.

Explore more about wanting vs. liking and these distinct pleasure systems

Spontaneous Vs. Responsive Desire : Podcast Episode

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