Types of Encounter
Think about how differently water meets stone versus how wind meets leaves, or how a door stuck from paint feels different from one stuck from misalignment. Each type of resistance has its own character, its own information, and its own invitation. Let's explore these different encounters.
Direct Opposition
Like meeting a wall head-on:
Clear and immediate
Straightforward feedback
Obvious boundary
Direct information
Experience this through:
Physical barriers
Clear disagreement
Explicit limits
Definite boundaries
Indirect Tension
Like trying to untangle string:
Complex interaction
Multiple points of contact
Interconnected pressure
Subtle resistance
Notice this in:
Relationship dynamics
System complications
Pattern tangles
Network tension
Structural Mismatch
Like puzzle pieces that almost fit:
Form doesn't align
Function conflicts
Pattern clashes
Natural incompatibility
Feel this through:
Awkward processes
Forced connections
Unnatural fits
System strain
System Protection
Like an immune response:
Natural defense
Healthy boundary
Automatic response
Protective feedback
Observe this in:
Group dynamics
Established patterns
Living systems
Natural boundaries
Practical Application
Try this exercise:
Notice different types of resistance:
Where do you meet walls?
What feels tangled?
What doesn't quite fit?
What protects itself?
For each one, feel:
Its particular quality
What information it offers
What response it invites
What possibility it creates
Working With Different Types
Remember:
Each type tells you something
Each invites specific response
Each creates unique opportunity
Each serves system health
The goal isn't to categorize perfectly but to recognize different qualities while developing appropriate response.
Navigation Tools
When identifying resistance:
Feel its specific quality
Notice its natural character
Sense what it's telling you
Allow appropriate response
Remember: Like learning to read different types of weather, recognizing different types of resistance helps you navigate more effectively with what's actually present.
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