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When One Part Wants What Another Avoids
When one part wants what another avoids, experience feels stalled.
Desire reaches while caution holds back.
This disagreement isn’t sabotage; it is communication between parts protecting different values.
Seeing both without ranking them reduces pressure to resolve too quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does one part of me crave excitement while the other part is terrified of it?
This is "Part-Based Disagreement." The Reward system (desire) and the Threat system (avoidance) are often out of sync. Naming this disagreement prevents the "Secondary Shame Loop" where you judge yourself for being "contradictory." In the Meaning Density Model™, these parts aren't "wrong"; they are just doing their specific jobs. Acknowledging their differing goals is the first step toward internal negotiation.
How do I act when my parts want opposite things?
Practice "Inclusive Stance." Acknowledge both: "The part that wants excitement is valid, and the part that needs safety is also valid." This prevents one part from "hijacking" the system. Often, the disagreement is solved by finding a High-Density Path that satisfies the core need of both (e.g., a "safe" version of the excitement), which can only happen if you stay present with the conflict.