Calm

Let’s stop thinking that having a regulated or soothed nervous system is anything other than a privilege. Yes, It feels good, safe, and calm. What are you going to do once you have this hard won prize which doesn’t last in the wrong circumstances or environment? While I don’t generally feel unsafe, I confess I don't know what real safety feels like either, particularly in intimate relationships. Could I really bring everything forward, including my inner know-it-all? Yet other people apparently feel safe around me. Whether that’s a nervous system thing or just because I’m nerdy enough to not tolerate ambiguity anymore, you’re likely to know where you stand. The question remains of how do we live in uncertain times and situations? Mostly I’m lucky enough to keep away from what scares me.