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The Strain of Maintaining Power
Power does not hold itself.
It requires constant support, reinforcement, vigilance.
You notice the strain beneath authority, the effort it takes to remain capable and effective.
This moment names maintenance as labor, not ego, and lets the weight be acknowledged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is being "in charge" so physically exhausting?
This is the Load of Maintaining Power. Power is not just a status; it is a "continuous loop" of surveillance and decision-making. In this model, holding power requires the Status & Control system to stay in a state of constant "readiness." This consumes vast amounts of metabolic energy. Naming this "strain" allows you to see power as a resource you "spend" rather than just a role you "are." This awareness helps you budget your energy and seek "unused capacity" more intentionally.
Can I have power without the strain?
Only by delegating the "management reflex". When you fuse your identity with the need to control every outcome, the strain is permanent. By separating your "Narrative Self" from your "Functional Power," you allow the system to rest. You exercise power when needed, then "power down" to a state of simple presence. This "pulsing" of power prevents the chronic exhaustion and fragmentation that comes from staying "on" indefinitely.