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Then I came across a pear that had a hole in it, and as I peered inside, I could see a giant black ant crawling around its sugar cave. Dare I take a bite out of the other side? How deep is its cave? What if my teeth sink into the ant zone? Ewww! I took a shallow nibble, carefully inspecting the thickness of pear.

90% of people I meet are too much or too often in fight or flight and could benefit from regulation. Regulation means we can recover from stress and balance the ups and downs. Our society throws a ton of crap at us daily, so, it's hard to stay in equilibrium. Learn SIGNS you're dysregulated, and reasons why. If you've tried some methods but still struggle, I wonder if you might want to check out: 47 Practices to Heal a Dysregulated Nervous System.

specific kinds of playlists help me move with and through emotions. My favorite is to start with a song that matches my current mood or struggle. This song is often from my childhood, teens or early 20’s. It’s raw. I might listen to it 2-3 times. But I don’t let myself get stuck there. I may be tempted to listen to even heavier songs, but I don’t. The next songs I listen to are more opening, lighter, and hopeful, reminding me of goodness, love, and mercy. I breathe more deepl