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When Holding Becomes Continuous
The hands keep holding, even without threat.
You notice how grip became continuous, no longer tied to necessity.
Effort stays engaged past usefulness.
This moment names that pattern without asking for release.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does it feel like I’m "holding on" to something I can't name?
This is Continuous Holding. It is the sustained effort of keeping multiple unfinished loops in the background of your awareness. In the Meaning Density Model™, this holding is a structural labor that drains your "integrator." Naming it helps you realize that your fatigue isn't mental; it is the physical cost of "holding the space" for all the things in your life that aren't yet "done."
Can I ever stop "holding" everything?
Only by closing the loops one by one. But even before that, you can name the effort: "I am currently holding a high load." This acknowledgment allows the Narrative system to stop wondering why you feel "heavy." By validating the effort of the hold, you reduce the internal friction. You can then prioritize which loops need to be "finished" first, slowly reducing the load until your system reaches a state of manageable settlement.