When we first heard “STORY follows STATE”, we couldn’t quite comprehend.

Let me tell you…..this tiny little statement has brought INCREDIBLE CLARITY to our understanding of the human experience.

Our STORY (what we think/believe cognitively from moment to moment) is a DIRECT result of our nervous system STATE.

When you develop this understanding of how the autonomic nervous system works second to second transmitting “feeling” data to the mind, it brings tremendous insight into why we think, conclude + engage the way we do.

“Story follows state” is a powerful lens that you can use to better understand why you feel a certain way about something.

Before drawing conclusions or making decisions, it’s always best to take a pause and spend some time returning to a regulated state.

Then ease back into the conversation and see where your perception of the situation may have shifted. You will often find yourself feeling more clear headed, less panicky, less powerless, and more confident in the direction you need to go.

You can’t imagine how many times we use this phrase “story follows state” with clients, + each other, to bring understanding to a conversation, behavior, conflict, or emotional situation.

The basic jist is = what we do flows from how we feel moment to moment at the most foundational level of our nervous systems!