Stress Simplification & Mental Calm
Learn how simplifying life reduces stress dramatically.
The Stack That Starts to Separate
The stack begins to separate.
Layers loosen
their contact.
Nothing falls.
Nothing breaks.
This unlayering
is subtle,
deliberate,
and safe.
Introducing space
does not undo structure.
It reveals it.
Let the separation
continue
at its own pace.
Stability
remains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It feels like my problems are "separating" rather than being one big ball of stress. Is this good?
Yes. This is "The Stack That Starts to Separate." In a state of overload, moments and tasks "stack" into an undifferentiated mass. As you regulate, your Narrative system begins to re-introduce "edges." You can now see where one problem ends and another begins. This "unstacking" is a sign that your internal space is expanding. It allows you to address loops one by one, which is the only way to achieve true structural completion.
Does "unstacking" my problems mean I’m ready to solve them all?
It means you are ready to "order" them, not necessarily "finish" them. Choose the "top layer"—the most manageable, low-density loop—and finish that first. By respecting the "layers" of your life, you prevent the "collapse" that happens when you try to pull a problem out from the bottom of the stack. DojoWell teaches that recovery is the art of "one-by-one integration." Each separate layer you finish adds to your total sense of safety and coherence.