Feeling frightened?
A shock to our system when the unexpected disrupts our sense of stability. Our nervous system is overwhelmed and seeking equilibrium.
The unmet need
Predictability and the calming presence of someone who remains steady when we cannot; the restoration of a sense of order and continuity.
A question to sit with
Who in my life has the capacity to be calm when I cannot? Can I reach toward that person, or can I be that presence for myself?
What to do right now
Place both feet flat on the ground. Take five slow breaths, counting to four on the inhale and six on the exhale. Feel your body supported by the earth beneath you.
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