We are not the survival of the fittest. We are survival of the nurtured.
Louis Cozolino

I've had moments this week that I let fear get the best of me, which compromised my ability to be kind, compassionate and patient. I’ve been working so hard on my own compassion practice, so felt quite disheartened by my own difficulties of actually applying it to the community around me.

What I realized is that during this time of great uncertainty my capacity to be compassionate to myself and others got displaced by the fear of getting ill and not having enough. What I remembered was that this need to protect ourselves and the people we hold dearest is how we survived as humans. All of these rather dark emotions can be very much attributed to our psychological evolution-keep myself and those closest to me safe.

Survival of the fittest is a reaction to our fears, and what I have to continue to remind myself is that nurturing (of myself and others) is the more conscious /mindful response. When we’re feeling anxious or scared it seems rather counterintuitive to nurture and be compassionate, but in fact, this is where the transformative practice begins.

This is indeed a great opportunity where we can learn to be better nurturers to ourselves, the people we hold dearest, and all our communities.

Peace and Wellness,

Jason

*Please don’t let any economic stresses get in the way of reaching out to me. During these turbulent times I want everyone to feel like they have some kind of support, and we can talk about a financial arrangement that works for you. Currently, I’m working with all clients through either phone or video platform.