Ache

Layer: C

Vector 1

Type: tension Relation: discomfort

Vector 2

Type: relation Relation: signal

Vector 3

Type: process Relation: persistence

Description

Ache operates as a contextual signal of imbalance, strain, or unresolved tension within a system. It represents a form of discomfort that persists long enough to demand recognition. Ache highlights the communicative nature of pain, functioning as an internal message that something requires attention, adjustment, or healing. It also reveals the temporal dimension of sensation, where persistence transforms a momentary irritation into a meaningful indicator. As a contextual construct, ache underscores the role of discomfort in prompting change, awareness, or intervention.

C

tension discomfort

relation signal

process persistence