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When Desire and Resistance Share Space
When desire and resistance share space, nothing is wrong.
One color presses forward, another holds the boundary.
They touch without canceling each other.
This coexistence reflects competing needs being acknowledged simultaneously.
Recognition steadies the system without forcing motion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I feel "resistant" to things I actually really want to do?
This is "Desire and Resistance Sharing Space." It’s often a conflict between the Reward system (wanting) and the Threat system (protecting from the vulnerability of wanting). Naming this coexistence reduces the "shame" of procrastination. You aren't "lazy"; you are just "simultaneously activated." Recognizing both the pull toward the goal and the push away from the risk allows you to navigate the path more gently.
How do I move forward when I feel this resistance?
Acknowledge the resistance as a "Safety Signal." Say: "I want this, and I also feel a need to stay safe." By giving the resistance a seat at the table, it stops "shouting" through avoidance behaviors. Often, the resistance just wants to be heard. Once it’s acknowledged, the Integrator can move forward "with" the resistance, rather than trying to "push through" it, which is much more sustainable.