Author: The Journey of Compassion

“When danger is perceived, the sympathetic part of the vagus nerve activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which sends cortisol to your system. This process tightens the muscles to prepare for a threat. Heart rate increases because it is harder for the blood to access muscles when they are tight. The stimulation of the sympathetic nervous…

Even in giving advice and information, the most important thing is to make someone question. Questions are the most important part of the journey. They encourage the mind to expand. To question is to know the importance of critical thinking and the power of belief. Here are some questions to ask yourself. What are my…