Why Symbols Are Common (And Healthy)
Hill implies that “communication” is symbolic. Symbols are not a bug. They’re a safety feature: they bypass argument, preserve choice, and allow interpretation later—when you’re back in ordinary clarity.
Why symbols work
- They bypass debate.
- They preserve agency.
- They invite delayed interpretation.
Healthy practice
Record symbols → live normally → reflect later. Don’t decode immediately inside a receptive state.