
The Neuroscience of Avoidance
Learn why avoidance is neurologically rewarding and how to break the cycle.
Progress
meets friction
and slows.
This texture
is not failure;
it’s feedback.
Friction
asks for
adjustment,
not retreat.
Let the surface
be felt.
Movement
becomes wiser
when it adapts.
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"Progress is Meeting Friction." In the Meaning Density Model™, friction is "Neutral Information." It’s a "Sensor" telling you that your "Adjustment" is off. Maybe you’re moving too fast, or the task is too "Thick" for your current state. Friction isn't a sign to stop; it’s a sign to "Tune." It’s your system asking for a "Lower-Velocity" or a "Different Angle."
"Add Lubrication" by lowering the stakes. Break the task into even smaller "Micro-loops." If the grinding continues, it means you need to "De-saturate" your environment before continuing. DojoWell suggests that "Friction is a Teacher." By listening to where the "Grind" is, you can identify exactly which part of your architecture needs "Maintenance" or "Space" to move freely again.