Present-Tense

a close-up of a stopwatch

Present-Tense

adj.
intimidated by the awareness that you’re in the present moment, right now, inhabiting the single fleeting second that exists, feeling like a surfer riding a cresting wave across an infinite sea, desperate to keep your balance, but unsure whether to lean forward or lean back.

From present, the moment at hand + tense, in a state of nervous strain.

Alpha Exposure

a close-up of a baby with diffusion filter

Harmonoia

Cover image for the Harmonoia word card on the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

Dolorblindness

Cover image for the Dolorblindness word card on the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

Rialtoscuro

a blurry image of a light source

Heartmoor

a campfire with a kettle many small logs

Fawtle

Cover image for the Fawtle word card on the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows