Working definition
Each upgrade kills a former self-image; mark the death with a short celebration so the nervous system does not confuse growth with loss.
How it works
Wedding and travel surfaced death awareness. Cultures differ on funeral tone — some force sadness where joy would fit. Yann’s move: when you choose a new version (role, business, relationship stance), run a 24h celebration of what died (olfactory or visual anchor optional). Skipping that step leaves “I should mourn the old me” running in the background.
Signature
The image is the identity version that died this week — micro-death language plus Weekly Review harvest on 2026-04-24: what version are you willing to bury so tomorrow-self can move?
More room passes mention this doctrine in replay narrative — search the Codex for Celebrate Micro-Deaths or start from the latest entry on Weekly Sessions.
Old version kept versus version buried with 24h ritual — growth is not silent loss. Your move: Your move this week.
Your move this week
This week’s micro-action (24–72 hours):
- Name one micro-version you let die.
- Celebrate it deliberately for 24 hours (small ritual — scent, walk, one line in Morning Voice).