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When Identity Feels Less Solid
When identity feels less solid, the edges blur.
Certainty gives way to softness, and definitions lose their sharpness.
This instability can feel unsettling, yet it often marks adaptation underway.
Naming the softness prevents collapse into fear and allows the system to remain upright while shape reforms naturally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my identity feel so "unstable" and "soft" lately?
You are experiencing "Identity Softening." In the model, "solidity" is often just a symptom of Chronic Bracing. When you stop the internal war, the "walls" of your identity become less rigid. Naming this as "softening" rather than "instability" helps you realize it’s a positive development. You are becoming Malleable—capable of adapting to reality without breaking.
How do I stay safe if my identity feels "less solid"?
You anchor in Physical Contiguity rather than Mental Solidity. Your thoughts might feel soft, but your body is still a solid, singular unit. By focusing on your breath and your immediate sensory environment, you find a different kind of "firmness"—one that is based on Presence rather than Performance. Softness is where the deepest integration happens.