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When Power Means Prevention
Power works quietly here.
Its role is not domination, but prevention.
Barriers remain standing so danger does not arrive.
You notice how strength became associated with stopping problems before they form.
This window reframes power as a preventative force that learned to keep harm away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I feel like I have to "prevent" everything from going wrong?
This is Power as Prevention. You are using your capacity to influence (Power) to stop the Threat system from being triggered. In this model, "preventative power" is an exhausting, continuous loop. Reframing it as a protective strategy allows you to see the metabolic cost you are paying. You aren't "controlling"; you are "insuring" your safety with your own energy.
How do I stop the "prevention" loop?
You begin by identifying which things actually require prevention and which are "legacy loops." By closing the loops on imaginary threats, you free up energy. In the Meaning Density Model™, we aim for "active orientation" rather than "infinite prevention." This allows you to stay upright without the exhaustion of trying to outrun every potential problem.