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

Turning Away Without Leaving

You turn away

without leaving.

The body stays

in the room

while attention

shifts

its angle.

This preserves

presence

without overload.

Let the chair

stay nearby.

You are still

participating—

just from

a safer position.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I’m looking at my work, but I’ve totally "turned away" mentally. Am I still present?

Yes, you are "Turning Away Without Leaving." Your physical Presence is intact, but your "Attention" has moved to a "Safe Zone." In the Meaning Density Model™, this is a "Partial Disengagement." You are staying "Near" the work (maintaining proximity) while protecting your Identity from the "Pressure" of the task. It’s a way of "Staying at the Table" without being "Consumed by the Meal."

Is "turning away" mentally a good strategy?

It’s a "Maintenance Strategy." It allows you to stay "in the room" when "total departure" isn't an option. DojoWell suggests using this "Mental Buffer" to take small "Somatic Breaths." By staying physically present while mentally "Resting," you prevent a "Total Break" in your routine. This makes it much easier to "Turn Back Toward" the work when the immediate wave of pressure has passed.