Repairing The World, Repairing Ourselves

An interesting question was brought to my mind by listening to Steven Porges, the developer of polyvagal theory: How do we deal with what we call anxiety in an era in which the world is unsafe? …

Naked Truth ≠ Naked News

Any time a significant national or international event occurs, for example elections, disaster, or riots, some people are glued to the news.  As they wake up, it is immediately the radio news, picking up the newspaper outside the door, turning on the computer or television, and neglecting to shower, dress, or do any of the usual morning activities.  This behaviour fulfills the need to be informed and prepared for any eventuality.  I happen to be familiar with such a person, and there is nothing, or almost nothing I can do in order to distract him from this behaviour…