When the Body Isn’t Chasing

When the "chase" stops, the Reward & Pursuit system moves from "active" to "idle." This allows the body to regain its natural orientation and balance. Without the forward-leaning tension of the chase, your weight settles, your breath deepens, and your nervous system exits "pursuit mode." This re-orientation allows you to perceive your actual surroundings rather than just the "targets" you were aiming for. You move from a state of "becoming" back into a state of "being."

Chasing creates a "tunnel vision" where the only thing that matters is the target. This disconnects you from your physical periphery and your internal sensations. When you stop, your "structural field" expands. You become aware of your whole body and the space around you. This "re-embodiment" is how the Threat & Safety system confirms that you are no longer in a state of lack. It restores your equilibrium, allowing you to move with choice rather than compulsion.