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Staying With the Safe Enough Moment
This moment is safe enough.
Not perfect.
Not permanent.
Enough.
Staying here
allows the nervous system
to settle
without waiting
for certainty.
Safety does not require
guarantees.
It requires honesty
about what is present
now.
Let the steadiness
hold.
This closes
the entry phase
gently.
Stay with safe-enough moments in DojoWell.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I’m waiting until I feel "100% safe" before I relax. Why am I still waiting?
Because "Perfect Safety" is a "Status Fantasy." In the Meaning Density Model™, we stay with the "Safe Enough Moment." Safety is "Sufficient" when there is no immediate risk to your integrity. By waiting for "Certainty," you keep your Threat system active indefinitely. Learning to settle in a "Safe Enough" state allows your Narrative & Identity to function even in an imperfect world. Balance returns through "Acceptable Risk," not "Total Control."
How do I know if a moment is "safe enough" to relax in?
Check your "Immediate Margin." Do you have food, shelter, and a moment of quiet? If yes, that is "Safe Enough." In DojoWell, we focus on "Satisficing" for safety. Don't let your Status system demand a "Perfect Environment" before you allow your Safety system to rest. By settling in the "Sufficient Now," you build the "Resilience" needed to handle the "Incomplete Future" with grace and coherence.