Domain: Shame, Guilt & Inner Critic 3-5 min read Updated: 2026-01-15

Letting the Voice Pass Through

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Letting the voice pass through changes its effect.

Words arrive and leave like wind.

No grasping, no reply.

The body remains where it is.

This is not suppression; it is allowance without engagement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I stop "arguing" with my inner critic all day?

You "Let the Voice Pass Through." Arguing with the critic is a Status Loop that keeps both of you active. Letting the voice pass through means hearing the critique and not providing a "defense." You allow the words to enter your awareness and then exit, like wind through a screen door. By reducing your "engagement," you starve the critic of the "Attentional Fuel" it needs to stay relevant. The loop eventually "times out" because you stopped feeding it.

Why is "not defending myself" better than winning the argument?

Because you can't "win" against a structural reflex. Every defense you offer just gives the critic more material to "rebut." In the model, we value Closure over Victory. Letting the voice pass through is a "Structural Exit." It signals that the "trial" is over because the "defendant" (you) has left the courtroom. This silence is what finally allows your nervous system to rest and your identity to update in peace.

Letting the Voice Pass Through