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

When the Body Holds the Line

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The body

holds the line

without instruction.

Muscles,

breath,

posture

quietly decide.

This holding

is not stubbornness;

it is boundary.

Let the body

speak

in sensation

rather than

story.

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Frequently Asked Questions

My shoulders are up to my ears and I can't seem to drop them. What's happening?

"The Body is Holding the Line." This is "Somatic Holding." In the Meaning Density Model™, your body sets "Hard Limits" when it perceives your Status or Reward systems are pushing too far into "Danger Zones." The tension is a physical barrier preserving your Safety. It’s not "stiffness"; it’s a "Structural Guardrail" preventing you from over-extending your capacity.

How do I "drop the line" without losing my safety?

Don't fight the tension; "Support" it. If your shoulders are high, place pillows under your elbows to "hold them up" for you. When the body feels its "Holding Work" is being shared by the environment, it can finally stand down. DojoWell teaches that "Supporting the Brace" is the fastest way to signal safety back to the Integrator, allowing the "Line" to soften naturally.

When the Body Holds the Line