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The Space After Holding
Hands have lowered, but the memory of holding remains.
This space is not release yet—just the moment after effort stops.
Nothing needs to be done with it.
The body is allowed to register the absence of holding without being pushed toward relaxation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "space" I feel after I finally let go of a worry?
This is the Space After Holding. It is the sudden increase in "unused capacity". It can feel "airy" or even "vulnerable." In this framework, we name this space to "claim" it. You have stopped the "isometric clench" of the mind, and now you have room to breathe. This space is the "territory" of the Recovered Meaning Era. It is where you begin to build a life based on "orientation" rather than "defense."
Why does this space feel "scary" sometimes?
Because the Threat system is used to "the clench" being its "shield." Without the clench, you feel "exposed." In the Meaning Density Model™, we use "Light Contact" to fill the space. Notice something small and pleasant in your current coordinate. This proves the space is "safe" and "inhabitable." The "scare" is just the system adjusting to a "low-pressure" environment after a long time in "high-pressure."