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Practice

Marking of Intention

A visible or spoken marker for an ethical intention.

PracticePractice

Purpose

A visible or spoken marker for an ethical intention.

Minimum form

Write or say one verb.

Full form

State the intention, name what is in your control, name the consent boundary, choose one action, and schedule an open-hand review.

Object-free and accessible form

Use a gesture, phone reminder, or mental phrase.

Safety and consent

Safety boundary

Stop when an act becomes unsafe, unwanted, medically inappropriate, culturally extractive, financially burdensome, or a substitute for needed care. No secrecy, pain, intoxication, fasting, sleep deprivation, forced disclosure, or leader submission is required.