How to Feel Safe, Secure & At Peace | Stephen Porges, Ph.D. & Seth Porges
Good Life Project
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The Importance of Emotional Accessibility in Society
Our society does not teach people to hide their emotions, leading to many people appearing emotionless or expressionless./nSociety idealizes a certain face expression, such as that of supermodels, which is seen as a trauma face - flat, devoid of expression, and not attractive./nAccessibility is connected to attractiveness, as being accessible means being open and vulnerable, while inaccessibility creates barriers./nWhen our nervous system is in a certain state, we are not accessible but vulnerable, and broadcasting accessibility can inspire others to become accessible as well./nBeing accessible is a gift that benefits both the individual and those around them.
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