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Yes, it can get spicy at Not I But We; survivors of trafficking have a long list of survival tactics from fighting, to stealing, to addiction that don’t just go away because they’ve been rescued. To be staff here, you must be convinced that people are not their behavior.In addition, we're convinced we must all rewire our nervous systems with love for the sake of ourselves, those in our lives, and for the good of the world we all share. It may be a lofty dream for the world, but it’s a very attainable one for you and I.
Most of us know trauma can reshape brains, causing us to constantly, painfully scan our environments for dangers and threats. But can a season of prolonged stress do that? Experts say yes.Â
We figured the best way to create a trauma-informed workplace and to help our survivor artisans was for the staff to do the learning and commit to daily practices of nervous system regulation and emotional intelligence.Â
In this blog post, you learn how we do it at Not I But We.
Each year the US Department of State releases the TIP Report detailing how countries are dealing with the issues of trafficking. Let's dive into the findings for South Africa.Â
Where does your mind go when you are not fully present? Well, that’s the point of mindfulness: It wakes us up to the fact that we live in a constant stream of thoughts which shapes our mood.Â
Mindfulness isn’t about stopping your thoughts; it’s about cultivating a wise relationship with them. This begins with training your awareness to notice when it’s not in the present and returning to where your life is actually happening: this moment.
We know how powerful returning to the basics of wellbeing can be: breath and nature. The breathe bracelet is designed to remind you that the most basic building block of inner peace is always within your reach: your breath.
Neuroscientists tell us that 95% of what you think about today, you will also think about tomorrow. So, if you’re finding you’re spending your life at war with your own thoughts and emotions, this practice is for you.
At Not I But We, we acknowledge that life is hard and unfair, and for some (like the woman who made your bracelet) it is so much harder than most. But, we also stubbornly point out that life is ridiculously beautiful at the same time. The practice of gratefulness is a powerful tool for training our awareness to acknowledge that even in the midst of pain there is still something to be grateful for.
At Not I But We, we teach that we all must rewire our nervous systems toward Love, and not just the survivors of human trafficking. The calm bracelets are a practical tool remind us to do mindful practices such as a sensory inventory.
What is Human Trafficking? The term human trafficking with all it’s different forms generally means the recruitment or transport of another person while taking advantage...
We can't change the world overnight, but we can take small, meaningful steps, starting with our purchasing habits. In this blog post we talk about the negative impact fast fashion giants like H&M and Zara have on people and planet.Â
Farming Freedom As you sip your Chenin on picturesque farms have you considered all the lives involved in bringing that bottle into being? As we've...