Sensitivity, Representation, and Action: A Subtle Mechanism of Life
Sensitivity is much more than a mere ability to perceive stimuli: it is the invisible yet essential foundation of our behaviors. It allows every living being to feel the world, to build a mental representation of it, and to act accordingly. This loop — perceiving, interpreting, acting — lies at the very heart of life.
Two fundamental mechanisms arise from this: feeling and mobility. Feeling is an immediate, intuitive form of intelligence that helps us discern what is good or bad for us. Pain, pleasure, fear, or joy are not just emotions; they are orientation signals. In response, mobility comes into play: it is the silent expression of feeling, the passage to action. The organism moves away from danger and moves toward well-being.
This constant interaction between inside and outside shapes our relationship with the world. The brain, meanwhile, acts like a stage: it simulates reality, evaluates scenarios, and then triggers a response. Through this mechanism, our actions are not random but the result of an elaborated representation rooted in feeling.
Thus, sensitivity is not weakness but orientation. It guides, structures, and gives meaning to the restless movement of life.
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