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States

Node Identity

This node holds terms that describe conditions a system can be in.

The terms here do not explain causes, prescribe actions, or suggest improvements. They describe posture, coherence, and structural condition as observed in a field.

States are not emotions, traits, or outcomes. They are configurations of alignment and stability that persist until changed by deeper shifts elsewhere in the system.

Glossary Classification System

Glossary terms in CFIM360 are not uniform. Each term carries a suffix that declares how it should be read.

The suffix is not stylistic. It constrains interpretation.

Suffix Definitions

P — Primitive

An irreducible reference term. It cannot be derived from other terms.

D — Distinction

A paired or comparative construct. It only makes sense in relation to its counterpart.

S — Structure

A stable configuration or topology that persists across contexts.

M — Mode

A way perception or intelligence operates.

F — Form

A recurring pattern that appears across systems or situations.

Containers in This Node

The States node contains the following containers. Each container groups terms by how a condition manifests, not by severity or value.

Stable States

Conditions in which a system maintains internal coherence without active correction.

Aligned States

Conditions where internal structures, signals, and intent are congruent.

Transitional States

Conditions that indicate movement between configurations without full stabilization.

Degraded States

Conditions where coherence, continuity, or integrity has weakened or fragmented.

Stable States

Conditions in which a system maintains internal coherence without active correction.

Stable State

[S] States → Stable States

Reference Statement

A condition in which a system maintains internal coherence without requiring active correction, suppression, or compensatory effort.

Operating Plane

  • Structure
  • Continuity

Invariants

  • Internal alignment holds without intervention.
  • Signals circulate without distortion or escalation.
  • Change, if present, does not threaten integrity.
  • Stability is maintained by structure, not control.

Non-Reducible To

  • Calm
  • Inactivity
  • Comfort
  • Lack of pressure

Graph Relations

  • Supported by → Coherence Density
  • Distinct from → Locked State
  • Can contain → Change
  • Precedes → Expansion

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems function smoothly over time, absorbing variation without triggering corrective mechanisms.

Coherent State

[S] States → Stable States

Reference Statement

A condition in which internal components, signals, and structures are mutually aligned, producing clarity and consistency without force.

Operating Plane

  • Structure
  • Signal

Invariants

  • Internal signals reinforce rather than contradict each other.
  • Action does not generate internal friction.
  • Meaning remains stable across contexts.
  • Coherence persists even as expressions vary.

Non-Reducible To

  • Consistency
  • Agreement
  • Order
  • Discipline

Graph Relations

  • Emerges from → Alignment
  • Stabilizes → Decision-Making
  • Distinct from → Fragmented State
  • Supports → Generative Capacity

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems “feel right” internally and externally without needing justification or enforcement.

Grounded State

[S] States → Stable States

Reference Statement

A condition in which perception and response remain anchored to present reality, bodily constraints, and actual context.

Operating Plane

  • Field
  • Constraint

Invariants

  • Responses reflect present conditions, not imagined ones.
  • Sensory and somatic signals are integrated, not ignored.
  • Abstraction does not override reality checks.
  • Grounding stabilizes perception under uncertainty.

Non-Reducible To

  • Calmness
  • Slowness
  • Rationality
  • Caution

Graph Relations

  • Anchored by → Embodied Observation
  • Prevents → Dissociation
  • Distinct from → Numb State
  • Supports → Stable State

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems remain responsive and accurate under pressure, novelty, or complexity.

Autonomous State

[S] States → Stable States

Reference Statement

A condition in which a system operates from its own internal reference, generating action without external enforcement or dependency.

Operating Plane

  • Relation
  • Origin

Invariants

  • Decisions arise from internal coherence.
  • External input informs but does not dictate action.
  • Loss of external support does not cause collapse.
  • Responsibility remains internal.

Non-Reducible To

  • Independence
  • Isolation
  • Control
  • Self-sufficiency

Graph Relations

  • Enabled by → Substrate Closure
  • Distinct from → Dependent State
  • Supports → Influence
  • Appears with → Alignment

Contextual Manifestation

Appears in systems capable of sustained operation without supervision, pressure, or validation.

Open State

[S] States → Stable States

Reference Statement

A condition in which a system remains receptive to input, variation, and interaction without destabilizing its internal structure.

Operating Plane

  • Relation
  • Observation

Invariants

  • Openness does not dilute identity.
  • Input is evaluated, not absorbed automatically.
  • Boundaries remain intact during interaction.
  • Closure is available when required.

Non-Reducible To

  • Vulnerability
  • Exposure
  • Transparency
  • Availability

Graph Relations

  • Constrained by → Boundary Integrity
  • Distinct from → Externally Driven State
  • Enables → Learning
  • Can coexist with → Stability

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems can engage with novelty or others without losing coherence or sovereignty.

Meta-Stable Awareness State

[S] States → Stable States

Reference Statement

A condition in which a system remains stable while simultaneously aware of its own operation without triggering self-interference.

Operating Plane

  • Observation
  • Continuity

Invariants

  • Awareness does not initiate control loops.
  • Stability persists during self-observation.
  • Feedback refines clarity rather than disrupting function.
  • The system remains embedded, not detached.

Non-Reducible To

  • Self-consciousness
  • Monitoring
  • Introspection
  • Vigilance

Graph Relations

  • Appears with → Meta-Awareness Mode
  • Stabilizes → Recursive Observation
  • Distinct from → Overloaded State
  • Supports → Long-Term Coherence

Contextual Manifestation

Appears in mature systems capable of self-observation without destabilization or performance loss.

Aligned States

Conditions where internal structures, signals, and intent are congruent.

Alignment State

[S] States → Aligned States

Reference Statement

A condition in which a system’s internal structure, signals, intent, and action are congruent without friction or internal contradiction.

Operating Plane

  • Structure
  • Relation

Invariants

  • Intent and action arise from the same internal reference.
  • Signals reinforce direction rather than compete.
  • Decision cost is low without being impulsive.
  • Alignment precedes effective action.

Non-Reducible To

  • Agreement
  • Obedience
  • Harmony
  • Motivation

Graph Relations

  • Emerges from → Coherence
  • Distinct from → Compliance
  • Supports → Autonomous State
  • Precedes → Influence

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems move cleanly in one direction without internal drag or hesitation.

Clarity State

[S] States → Aligned States

Reference Statement

A condition in which perception, meaning, and priority are internally ordered, allowing accurate interpretation without excess explanation.

Operating Plane

  • Observation
  • Intelligence

Invariants

  • What matters is obvious without effort.
  • Ambiguity is present but non-disruptive.
  • Attention is naturally directed, not forced.
  • Clarity can exist without certainty.

Non-Reducible To

  • Certainty
  • Confidence
  • Explanation
  • Simplicity

Graph Relations

  • Supported by → Coherence
  • Distinct from → Confusion State
  • Enables → Sense-Making
  • Appears with → Alignment

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems can see what is relevant without over-processing or justification.

Signal-Saturated State

[S] States → Aligned States

Reference Statement

A condition in which a system receives a high density of meaningful signal without distortion, overwhelm, or loss of prioritization.

Operating Plane

  • Signal
  • Observation

Invariants

  • High signal does not degrade clarity.
  • Noise remains filtered without suppression.
  • The system can remain receptive without overload.
  • Signal density aligns with processing capacity.

Non-Reducible To

  • Information overload
  • Stimulation
  • Data richness
  • Activity

Graph Relations

  • Enabled by → Noise Filtering
  • Distinct from → Overloaded State
  • Appears with → Open State
  • Supports → Rapid Sense-Making

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems operate in high-information environments while maintaining discrimination and coherence.

Post-Recovery State

[S] States → Aligned States

Reference Statement

A condition following disruption in which a system has re-established coherence and alignment, often with altered structure or deeper integration.

Operating Plane

  • Continuity
  • Time

Invariants

  • Alignment is restored, not identical to prior form.
  • Residual learning is integrated structurally.
  • Fragile patterns are removed or reconfigured.
  • Stability returns without erasing the disruption.

Non-Reducible To

  • Reset
  • Healing
  • Repair
  • Return to baseline

Graph Relations

  • Follows → Recovery State
  • Distinct from → Stable State (pre-disruption)
  • Strengthens → Drift Resistance
  • Feeds → Evolutionary Memory

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems emerge from disruption more coherent than before, without denying what occurred.

Transitional States

Conditions that indicate movement between configurations without full stabilization.

Transitional State

[S] States → Transitional States

Reference Statement

A condition in which a system is moving between configurations without having stabilized into a new structure or identity.

Operating Plane

  • Time
  • Continuity

Invariants

  • Direction of change is present, outcome is not yet fixed.
  • Internal references are temporarily fluid.
  • Stability is suspended, not lost.
  • Forcing resolution during transition increases distortion.

Non-Reducible To

  • Instability
  • Change
  • Uncertainty
  • Crisis

Graph Relations

  • Bridges → Stable States
  • Distinct from → Unstable State
  • Precedes → Alignment or Degradation
  • Appears with → Suspension

Contextual Manifestation

Appears during growth, reconfiguration, learning, or recovery when systems are reorganizing internally.

Suspended State

[S] States → Transitional States

Reference Statement

A condition in which active progression is paused to prevent misalignment, overload, or premature commitment.

Operating Plane

  • Time
  • Boundary

Invariants

  • Suspension is intentional or structurally induced.
  • Pausing preserves coherence under uncertainty.
  • Suspension does not imply regression.
  • Duration matters more than cause.

Non-Reducible To

  • Inaction
  • Avoidance
  • Delay
  • Freeze

Graph Relations

  • Protects → Coherence
  • Distinct from → Locked State
  • Precedes → Reorientation
  • Appears with → Boundary Awareness

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems must halt forward motion to reassess without collapsing or committing incorrectly.

Recovery State

[S] States → Transitional States

Reference Statement

A condition in which a system is actively reconstituting coherence after disruption but has not yet stabilized.

Operating Plane

  • Continuity
  • Time

Invariants

  • Recovery involves structural reconfiguration, not surface repair.
  • Alignment is partial and fluctuating.
  • Old patterns may coexist with emerging ones.
  • Premature normalization risks relapse.

Non-Reducible To

  • Healing
  • Repair
  • Reset
  • Stabilization

Graph Relations

  • Follows → Degraded States
  • Precedes → Post-Recovery State
  • Supported by → Recovery Potential
  • Distinct from → Stable State

Contextual Manifestation

Appears after disruption when systems are rebuilding coherence without yet regaining full alignment.

Open State (Transitional Context)

[S] States → Transitional States

Reference Statement

A condition in which a system remains deliberately receptive during change, allowing input to shape reconfiguration before stabilization.

Operating Plane

  • Relation
  • Observation

Invariants

  • Openness is time-bound during transition.
  • Input influences direction, not identity.
  • Boundaries remain selectively permeable.
  • Closure follows reconfiguration.

Non-Reducible To

  • Exposure
  • Vulnerability
  • Indecision
  • Instability

Graph Relations

  • Appears during → Transitional State
  • Distinct from → Stable Open State
  • Supports → Learning
  • Constrained by → Boundary Integrity

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems intentionally remain open during change to allow accurate reconfiguration.

Degraded States

Conditions where coherence, continuity, or integrity has weakened or fragmented.

Misalignment State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which internal structures, signals, and intent no longer converge, creating friction and inefficiency without total collapse.

Operating Plane

  • Structure
  • Relation

Invariants

  • Action produces resistance or hesitation.
  • Signals compete rather than reinforce.
  • Misalignment appears before visible failure.
  • Correction is possible without reconstitution.

Non-Reducible To

  • Error
  • Disagreement
  • Conflict
  • Weakness

Graph Relations

  • Opposes → Alignment State
  • Precedes → Fragmentation
  • Detectable by → Friction
  • Distinct from → Degraded Collapse

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems “feel off” internally even though external function continues.

Fragmented State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which internal components operate semi-independently, losing mutual reinforcement and shared reference.

Operating Plane

  • Structure
  • Continuity

Invariants

  • Signals no longer integrate into a unified direction.
  • Local coherence may exist without global coherence.
  • Decision-making becomes inconsistent.
  • Fragmentation accelerates drift.

Non-Reducible To

  • Complexity
  • Diversity
  • Multiplicity
  • Flexibility

Graph Relations

  • Follows → Misalignment
  • Precedes → Drift State
  • Distinct from → Coherent State
  • Erodes → Continuity Carrier

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems lose internal unity while maintaining partial function.

Unstable State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which small disturbances trigger disproportionate internal disruption or oscillation.

Operating Plane

  • Structure
  • Time

Invariants

  • Minor inputs cause large reactions.
  • Stability mechanisms are overwhelmed.
  • Predictability drops sharply.
  • The system may appear energetic rather than failing.

Non-Reducible To

  • Change
  • Activity
  • Dynamism
  • Growth

Graph Relations

  • Emerges from → Low Coherence Density
  • Distinct from → Transitional State
  • Accelerates → Degradation
  • Precedes → Pre-Collapse State

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems can no longer absorb variation safely.

Confusion State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which perception, meaning, and priority lose internal ordering, increasing cognitive and operational load.

Operating Plane

  • Observation
  • Intelligence

Invariants

  • Relevance becomes unclear.
  • Explanation increases while clarity decreases.
  • Decision latency rises.
  • Confusion amplifies noise sensitivity.

Non-Reducible To

  • Ignorance
  • Complexity
  • Curiosity
  • Learning phase

Graph Relations

  • Opposes → Clarity State
  • Feeds → Noise-Dominated State
  • Distinct from → Transitional Ambiguity
  • Reduces → Sense-Making

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems can no longer distinguish what matters from what does not.

Noise-Dominated State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which interference overwhelms meaningful signal, distorting perception and action.

Operating Plane

  • Signal
  • Observation

Invariants

  • Signal exists but is drowned.
  • Filtering capacity is exceeded.
  • Reaction replaces interpretation.
  • Output becomes erratic.

Non-Reducible To

  • Chaos
  • Randomness
  • Complexity
  • Activity

Graph Relations

  • Opposes → Signal-Saturated State
  • Exacerbates → Confusion
  • Distinct from → Silence
  • Leads to → Overload

Contextual Manifestation

Appears in high-input environments without adequate filtering or boundary integrity.

Agitated State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which internal arousal exceeds regulatory capacity, disrupting coherence and response quality.

Operating Plane

  • Field
  • Somatic

Invariants

  • Reactivity increases.
  • Regulation lags behind stimulation.
  • Attention fragments.
  • Prolonged agitation accelerates degradation.

Non-Reducible To

  • Energy
  • Motivation
  • Passion
  • Engagement

Graph Relations

  • Distinct from → Grounded State
  • Feeds → Unstable State
  • Opposes → Regulation
  • Appears with → Overload

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems are overstimulated without sufficient grounding or regulation.

Numb State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which perception and response are blunted, reducing signal sensitivity and engagement.

Operating Plane

  • Observation
  • Somatic

Invariants

  • Sensory input is muted.
  • Reaction is delayed or absent.
  • Numbness masks deeper instability.
  • Prolonged numbness degrades learning.

Non-Reducible To

  • Calm
  • Stability
  • Detachment
  • Peace

Graph Relations

  • Opposes → Grounded State
  • May follow → Overload
  • Distinct from → Silence
  • Reduces → Responsiveness

Contextual Manifestation

Appears as a protective response to sustained overload or disruption.

Overloaded State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which processing demand exceeds capacity, degrading coherence and regulation.

Operating Plane

  • Signal
  • Capacity

Invariants

  • Input exceeds integration capacity.
  • Prioritization fails.
  • Regulation degrades before collapse.
  • Rest alone may not restore coherence.

Non-Reducible To

  • Busyness
  • Productivity
  • High demand
  • Stress

Graph Relations

  • Precedes → Numb or Agitated States
  • Distinct from → Signal-Saturated State
  • Reduces → Clarity
  • Accelerates → Drift

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems are pushed beyond sustainable load without structural support.

Drift State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which gradual misalignment accumulates without triggering corrective signals.

Operating Plane

  • Time
  • Continuity

Invariants

  • Drift is slow and often unnoticed.
  • Performance may appear normal temporarily.
  • Identity erosion precedes visible failure.
  • Drift compounds silently.

Non-Reducible To

  • Change
  • Evolution
  • Adaptation
  • Flexibility

Graph Relations

  • Opposes → Drift Resistance
  • Precedes → Pre-Collapse State
  • Distinct from → Transition
  • Erodes → Identity

Contextual Manifestation

Appears in long-lived systems without adequate reference anchors or feedback.

Pre-Collapse State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which structural integrity is critically compromised and recovery potential is sharply reduced.

Operating Plane

  • Structure
  • Time

Invariants

  • Small disturbances trigger major failure.
  • Recovery windows narrow rapidly.
  • Intervention must be structural, not cosmetic.
  • Collapse may still be avoided but not delayed.

Non-Reducible To

  • Crisis
  • Panic
  • Failure
  • Breakdown

Graph Relations

  • Precedes → Collapse Threshold
  • Distinct from → Unstable State
  • Limits → Recovery Potential
  • Signals → Termination Decisions

Contextual Manifestation

Appears shortly before irreversible loss of coherence.

Dependent State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which a system’s function relies on external support to maintain basic coherence or operation.

Operating Plane

  • Relation
  • Continuity

Invariants

  • Removal of support destabilizes function.
  • Autonomy is reduced.
  • Dependency accumulates asymmetrically.
  • Long-term dependence erodes identity.

Non-Reducible To

  • Support
  • Cooperation
  • Trust
  • Assistance

Graph Relations

  • Opposes → Autonomous State
  • Distinct from → Coupling
  • Feeds → Fragility
  • Appears with → Compliance

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems can no longer sustain themselves independently.

Externally Driven State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which external signals or incentives override internal reference in guiding action.

Operating Plane

  • Relation
  • Control

Invariants

  • Action responds to external pressure.
  • Internal coherence weakens.
  • Identity becomes reactive.
  • Removal of stimulus causes disorientation.

Non-Reducible To

  • Influence
  • Responsiveness
  • Adaptation
  • Alignment

Graph Relations

  • Opposes → Autonomous State
  • Distinct from → Open State
  • Appears with → Compliance
  • Accelerates → Drift

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems lose internal direction and become reactive.

Locked State

[S] States → Degraded States

Reference Statement

A condition in which a system becomes rigidly fixed, unable to adapt or respond without fracture.

Operating Plane

  • Structure
  • Boundary

Invariants

  • Change is resisted rather than integrated.
  • Stability becomes brittle.
  • Pressure accumulates internally.
  • Locking often follows prolonged stress.

Non-Reducible To

  • Stability
  • Discipline
  • Control
  • Integrity

Graph Relations

  • Distinct from → Stable State
  • Opposes → Adaptive Elasticity
  • Precedes → Collapse under pressure
  • Appears after → Drift

Contextual Manifestation

Appears when systems preserve form at the cost of adaptability.