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

When Nothing Requires Momentum

Nothing requires

momentum right now.

Movement has finished

its sentence.

The body settles

into support

without needing

to roll forward.

Let rest

be stable,

not transitional.

When momentum

releases,

the system regains

choice rather than

losing it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does it feel so uncomfortable to let go of my momentum?

Modern life trains the Reward & Pursuit system to equate "momentum" with "survival." When you release that pull, your system may initially misinterpret the lack of speed as a loss of safety. This discomfort is simply the "wind-down" of a high-velocity state.

Can I actually rest if I still feel a "forward pull"?

Rest without forward pull is the goal of balance. By recognizing that the "pull" is just a lingering chemical signal from an overstimulated pursuit system, you can allow the body to settle even while the mind still feels a phantom urge to move.