Principlev1
Structure redemptive narratives by first fully acknowledging
Structure redemptive narratives by first fully acknowledging negative reality, then constructing positive meaning with a specifiable causal mechanism linking suffering to growth.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Externalization Exposes Hidden Structure (externalization exposes gaps), Illusion of Explanatory Depth (articulation reveals confusion), and Human beings construct identity through ongoing narrative (narrative construction). This prescribes the two-step process for redemption narratives with a clear sequence and mechanism requirement. Highly actionable and research-grounded.