May 23 • General discussion
FLIGHT STATE
👉 Flight can resemble anxiety disguised as ambition.
Overworking.
Overscheduling.
Constant travel.
Frequent phone checking.
Thinking about the next task before fully arriving in the present moment.
In this state, the body attempts to maintain safety through continuous motion.
There is nothing inherently wrong with this response.
Many highly capable individuals learned early in life that movement created safety, approval, control, or worth.
However, over time, the body often begins to seek something deeper than performance:
‼️Presence.‼️
When the flight response dominates for extended periods, even significant success may still feel emotionally unfulfilling.
Therefore, the practice is not to stop abruptly.
There are practices which teach the body that slowing down does not equate to danger.
👉 TODAY’S QUESTION:
Can I pursue success without abandoning the needs of my nervous system?
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