Excitement and Exhilaration, the difference
Excitement is a buzzing, energised thrill about what is happening. Exhilaration is the rush itself, a thrilling surge of aliveness.
Each in a line
Excitement
Excitement is the buzzing, energised pull toward what is happening or about to happen. Heart rate rises, breath quickens, attention sharpens. Energy moves outward and forward. It is the body responding to something coming or unfolding right now.
Anticipation family
Exhilaration
Exhilaration is a thrilling rush of energy and aliveness. Pulse races, breath quickens, and the chest expands. Every part of the system engages with what is happening. You feel fully alive, with energy that wants expression.
Joy family
Pleasantness and energy
Where each lives in the body
Excitement
Head
Pressure, fullness, mental load
Face
Heat, flush, expression building
Chest
Tightness or warmth
Arms
Energy or heaviness
Hands
Slight movement
Legs
Light awareness
Stomach
A gentle stir
Exhilaration
Head
Tunnel-vision tightness
Chest
Heaviness, ache, or pounding
Arms
Strong activation or weight
Face
Heat, flush, expression building
Legs
Heaviness or restlessness
Hands
Activation, urge to grip
Feet
Faint contact
How long they last
Duration has not been measured for these words.
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