Lilo

/ˈlaɪloʊ/ noun

Definition

The feeling of floating between emotional states, neither fully happy nor sad but suspended in a peaceful in-between. It represents emotional buoyancy without specific direction or intensity.

Etymology

From the brand name 'Lilo' (air mattress), originally 'Li-lo' meaning 'lie low.' Extended metaphorically to describe the sensation of emotional suspension or gentle drifting between feelings.

Kelly Says

This describes what psychologists call 'euthymia' - a normal, stable mood state that's neither elevated nor depressed. It's actually a sign of good mental health to experience these neutral, floating emotional states rather than constant highs and lows!

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