On Wednesday, the reflection question was: How can we know what to do and still not do it? I have been sitting with that question since then. On the surface, knowing and doing seem to follow one another naturally. We learn. We understand. We practise. Eventually, we know better. And if we know better, it…
Last week, we explored the idea that capacity is the nervous system’s ability to access the physical, emotional, cognitive, and relational resources we already have. If you missed that article, you can read it here. This week, I thought we could revisit the story from Connection Before Correction. You might remember that the mother in…
Last week, we explored the small space between reaction and intention; you can read that here. It is that brief moment when we can pause, notice what is happening, and choose how we want to respond. After reflecting on that article, I was left with another question. Why does that space feel so different from…
Last week, we watched a mother reconnect with her child after a difficult moment. If you have not yet read it, you can read it here. Some people might have read that story and focused on what happened after the mom heard a small thud from down the hall. They might have noticed the apology,…
