Emotional Shock & Nervous System Recovery
Discover how emotional shock impacts your nervous system and how to recover.
When the Body Feels Present Enough
The body does not need to feel fully arrived to be here.
Presence shows up in pieces—weight, warmth, pressure—without needing completion.
This window does not correct absence or ask for fullness.
It notices that what is present is already enough to count as being here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it okay if I don't feel "totally present" in my body?
Yes. This is Present Enough. We often have a "perfectionist" view of mindfulness. In this framework, "partial presence" is a valid and safe structural state. You don't need 100% bodily awareness to be regulated. Normalizing the feeling of being "slightly here" removes the Status-based demand for "peak presence," allowing your nervous system to rest in whatever level of connection it can currently manage.
Why can't I feel my whole body at once?
Because your Integrator is currently prioritizing other signals. In the Meaning Density Model™, we value "Functional Presence." If you can feel your hands or your breath, that is "enough" for now. By accepting "partial presence," you reduce the internal friction of "trying to be more here." This reduction in friction is actually what allows the system to eventually "thaw" and bring more of the body back online naturally.