Domain: Avoidance & Delay Loops 3-5 min read Updated: 2026-01-15

The Friction That Signals Readiness Isn’t Here

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The friction

says readiness

isn’t here.

Not stop.

Not go.

Just wait.

This signal

protects

against premature

movement.

Let the light

stay yellow.

Timing unfolds

without pressure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything feels like I'm "swimming through molasses." Why is it so hard today?

This "Friction Signals Readiness Isn’t Here." In the Meaning Density Model™, friction is a "Diagnostic Tool." It’s telling you that your "Timing" is off. Force cannot replace "Readiness." The "Molasses" feeling is your Safety system adding "Viscosity" to your movements to prevent you from "Slipping" into a state of total depletion. It’s a sign that your system needs a "Re-calibration Pause."

What should I do when I feel this "molasses" friction?

"Cease Force." If you keep pushing against the friction, you’ll just "Burn the Clutch" of your nervous system. Take 15 minutes to "De-saturate"—no phone, no talk, just quiet. This allows the "Readiness" to reform. DojoWell suggests that "Friction is a Gift"; it’s the only thing that keeps us from moving at a speed that would eventually shatter our Identity.

The Friction That Signals Readiness Isn’t Here