The article discusses the impact of emotional numbness, often mistaken for mere tiredness or routine busyness, which signifies a nervous system in survival mode. This subtle form of emotional exile leaves individuals feeling flat and disconnected, despite their functioning lives. It critiques the admiration for productivity and the misleading notion that being 'busy' equates to being alive. Authentic safety is rooted in the ability to feel deeply, suggesting that instead of seeking larger lives, individuals should strive for presence and connection in their everyday experiences.
Emotional numbness can look like rest but often signals a nervous system stuck in survival mode.
Real safety comes from knowing we can feel deeply without losing ourselves.
We don't need bigger lives-we need to feel more present in the ones we already have.
Survival mode isn't the same as being alive.
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