There are days that I wake up with fear in my heart. The “news” never seems to bring relief, rather my mind spins from the constant flow of anti-trans legislation, continuous neglect of disabled existence, and rumblings of war in many forms. In these moments, I practice creating safety within myself. In one method, I turn to a triangle. There is a relationship between: THOUGHTS EMOTIONS BEHAVIORS This is known as the cognitive triangle. When I cannot calm the rush of my own thoughts, I still my body or watch my emotions. This, in turn, has the power to calm my mind. Or perhaps I am racing around, moving out of survive rather than necessity. Again, I turn toward my emotions - feeling my feelings rather than suppressing them. Or welcoming my thoughts without judgement to create more intentional movements. Utilizing this triangle has allowed me to discover the roots of the pillars themselves. To create safety for myself, even when the outside world feels far from it. Be gentl...