The Inner Critic Spiral
Learn how the inner critic forms and how to soften it.
When Your Mind Builds a Case
When your mind builds a case, evidence is gathered selectively.
Files stack neatly, each thought supporting a verdict already assumed.
Defense is rarely considered.
This stance once promised safety through preparation.
Recognizing the courtroom inside changes the role you play in it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my mind feel like a "prosecutor" trying to prove I’m a failure?
This is the "Internal Prosecutorial Stance." Your Status & Control system is building a "case" against you to justify its own state of alarm. Identifying this stance allows you to see the bias in your own thoughts. A prosecutor isn't interested in the whole truth; they are only interested in "winning" the argument of your insufficiency. Recognizing the bias helps you stop "defending" yourself and start observing the machine.
How do I disarm my internal "prosecutor"?
You "rest the case." Instead of arguing back with evidence of why you aren't a failure, you simply point out: "A prosecutorial stance is active." You don't participate in the trial. By refusing to provide a "defense," you collapse the loop. The prosecutor eventually runs out of energy because it requires your "reactive engagement" to maintain its momentum and authority.