And sometimes that’s true. Sometimes choosing peace is wisdom. But your body still registers the moment. On their own, these things don’t seem like much. But the body keeps track.

Have you ever noticed that the word sympathy sounds a lot like sympathetic nervous system?

Have you ever noticed that when you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or emotionally activated, your best intentions seem to disappear? You know what to say. You know how you want to respond. You know what would be the “healthy” or “mature” choice. And yet, your body reacts before your mind has a chance to step in. This isn’t a personal failure. It’s physiology. I want to share something with you. You know the phrase it takes two to tango? Well.... There are Two Directions of Regulation In the...