I love the "second chicken" analogy, Kate! Having spent time on farms, I know how true it is that one panicky animal (including the human kind) can upset the rest, and how one calm, steady presence can start to reset the balance. Thanks for this lovely reminder of why self-regulation matters as much for those around us as for ourselves.
I love the "second chicken" analogy, Kate! Having spent time on farms, I know how true it is that one panicky animal (including the human kind) can upset the rest, and how one calm, steady presence can start to reset the balance. Thanks for this lovely reminder of why self-regulation matters as much for those around us as for ourselves.
Yes! It’s one that has really stuck with me.