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The Sense of Carrying Life
The sense of carrying life can feel like holding a pack that is neither chosen nor rejected.
It is simply there.
This burden is not complaint or tragedy; it is acknowledgment.
Naming it allows the carrying to be seen without demanding release or strength beyond what already exists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I feel like I'm "carrying" my own life on my shoulders. Is that normal?
Yes. This is "The Sense of Carrying Life." It is a Neutral Burden. Every human is the "porter" of their own existence. Naming this helps you realize that you aren't "stuck"—you are Equipped. You are the one who carries your history, your body, and your future. By seeing it as a "carrying," you can look at the "load" objectively and decide what parts are Structural and what parts are Optional.
How do I put the "burden" down for a while?
You can't put down "Existence," but you can Set Down the Narrative. You can stop "explaining" why you are carrying it. When you stop the "Internal Commentary" about the burden, the burden becomes Weightless. It’s like carrying a backpack—if you stop thinking about how heavy it is, it just becomes part of your body.