Are We In This Together?

We are being asked to step up in a big way.

Humans have a higher level cognitive mind and an immense capacity and need for empathy and connection. We also have the primitive brain survival system that developed during hunter/gatherer days when we lived in small groups and competed with other groups for scarce resources.

We want to feel included and that we are in this together. We feel a caring for people we love and some level of good will toward strangers. Ideally, we feel part of the human family. We connect with each other.

We take on the responsibility of managing our own nervous system and fight response so we act in a way that is in alignment with our higher values. We don’t want to add to the chaos and fear. Even if we didn’t grow up in a trusting environment, we learn tools as adults so we can more reliably self-regulate. We do this for ourselves and we do this for the larger community. https://lynnfraserstillpoint.com/healing-trauma/emergency-practices/

“The greatest gift you can give the world is a peaceful mind.” Swami Veda Bharati

We also see and feel that some people don’t care about us or others as long as they get their own way or make money. We resent that people on “the other side” have a say in our lives. Some politicians play on this and will block…