Sooner or later, an unprotected mind will reveal its vulnerabilities. Self-command is one way to prevent these vulnerabilities from taking control in the first place. The concept is simple: be the chief of your mental environment.

Emergencies are predictively chaotic. The job of firefighting is relatively straightforward - wet stuff on red stuff. It’s the firefighter who introduces variability to the system.

Reactive strategies have a place on the spectrum of wellness solutions. However, relying solely on the manufactured stability of access to EAP, therapy, EMDR, or other modalities promotes overall fragility in the system.