Fear's impulse is to run, hide, or sometimes to…
Fear's impulse is to run, hide, or sometimes to freeze Anger's impulse is to fight, be aggressive, say mean things attack, intimidate, protect ourselves/others, and catalyze change Sadness's impulse is to slow us down, seek comfort and connection, and curl up. Joy's impulse is to smile, grow big, and share our joy with others Excitement's impulse propels us toward the object of our excitement. It makes us want to jump up and high-five a friend or teammate, or scream. Disgust's impulse is to recoil, to move away from that which disgusts us, or to throw up. Sexual excitement's impulse is to move toward the object of our desire and/or seek out sexual release.
— from The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy) · It's Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Co
In the book
The moment anything feels like a threat — especially a threat to how you see yourself — you stop thinking and you start reacting. Anger flares the instant the world fails to match what you expected of it; fear's whole impulse is to run, to hide, to freeze. These are not decisions. — The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy)
Also belongs to
- The Instruments (Awareness/Perception/Expectations)
- Who Is Flying (Self, Nature & Nurture)
- The Mind in the Cockpit
- Expanding Your Range (Growth/Change/Education/Learning/Habit)