Firstness

Firstness refers to the state of pure possibility, raw feeling, or immediate experience that exists before anything is defined or categorized. It is about presence, sensation, or quality that is felt without reference to anything else—like the experience of a sudden color or emotion before naming or analyzing it. In essence, Firstness is the realm of pure potential and spontaneity, capturing the initial, unprocessed moment of experience. It emphasizes the quality of being rather than doing or knowing, serving as the foundational stage of perception and existence.