The belt holds together at the middle — the cinch that keeps the outfit functional. Tightening the belt is scarcity accommodated; the belt as measure, the middle's honest inventory; under the belt, what experience has banked; below it, the unfair blow.
Positive Resonance
The center held, scarcity accommodated with dignity, experience banked
Shadow Aspect
Tightened past comfort, the unfair blow below, holding together by cinching