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Learn how to RISE from nervous system Shutdown, the hardest state from which to restore joy and calm. Be inspired by our artisan's journey, who most likely made your bracelet.
The entire Universe is offering its hand for you to hold whenever you need it. Learn about how nature co-regulates your nervous system and be inspired by one of our survivor/artisan's story.
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. Learn the basics of regulating your nervous system and see what we teach, on the spot, every day 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.
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.
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.
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.