Social Engagement Quotes

“To switch effectively from defense to social engagement strategies, the nervous system must do two things: (1) assess risk, and (2) if the environment looks safe, inhibit the primitive defensive reactions to fight, flight or freeze.”
― Stephen W. Porges, The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation

“Mindfulness isn't necessarily about awakening within. Awakening wisdom teaches me how my exterior and interior life are not separate. What happens in the world is happening within me, and vice versa.”
― Gary Gach, Pause, Breathe, Smile: Awakening Mindfulness When Meditation Is Not Enough

“In hierarchies, social engagement is optional; in the Adaptive model, it is required.”
― Christopher Creel, Adaptive: Scaling Empathy and Trust to Create Workplace Nirvana