Towards the end of Bob’s peaceful morning class, a thief jumped over our railing to attempt to steal a student’s ebike. I saw the unusual activity in my periphery and acted fast, grabbing the owner of the bike to exit with me immediately. Together, we stopped the thief in his tracks and returned to conclude class.
Each of the other community members did their part, calling the cops, taking pictures and videos, offering assistance with first aid, and containing their desire for further retribution. Bob lead us back to our breath, our bodily alignment, and the safety of the moment since the threat had passed. The practice helped us regulate our nervous systems well enough to proceed with the day.
Can you act fast when necessary? Can you slow right down afterward when it’s no longer necessary? Ki to Happiness shifts gears as needed.