As highly intelligent as our nervous system is, it has one major flaw. It initially recognizes change as "threatening" and what is familiar as "safe". Neural pathways are formed through repetition. This means that if we have repeatedly been exposed to high levels of stress, it will accidentally recognize this as "normal" and it will actively resist restful, calm, and peaceful states.

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The problem is that being stuck in a state of chronic stress or "activation" can be devastating for our health. We can also develop neurological disorders in the process like panic attacks.

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Our nervous system is like a highway constantly sending information. If we've used the highway of "fight, flight, freeze or collapse" for too long, we can get stuck.

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Luckily we can rewire our system. We can activate new pathways and use them more often. Highways that lead to rest, digest, and cellular repair.