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When Different Directions Appear Inside
When different directions appear inside, movement pauses.
One pull gestures forward while another leans away.
Neither is wrong.
They arise from different needs, shaped by different histories.
The tension is not a failure of clarity, but evidence of complexity.
Recognizing divergence allows the system to stop forcing alignment where understanding is still forming.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does it feel like I want to go in three different directions at once?
This is the experience of "Divergent Directions." Your Four Behavioral Systems often prioritize different needs simultaneously (e.g., the Reward system wants a new project while the Safety system wants a nap). Naming this as a "divergence" rather than "indecision" reduces the pressure to choose. It allows you to see your mind as a complex ecosystem rather than a single, failing engine.
Does feeling "pulled in different directions" mean I'm unstable?
No. It means your Integrator is receiving multiple high-quality data streams. In the model, instability only occurs when you ignore one direction to satisfy another. By naming the divergence, you maintain Narrative Coherence. You are the "meeting point" for these directions. Recognizing this allows the tension to exist without triggering a Threat response.