<!-- bryant-content-generator:start --> # The nervous system interprets sudden threat before... > The nervous system interprets sudden threat before reflective thought is complete. Training breath, orientation, pause, and exit awareness gives the reasoning mind a better chance to participate before defense becomes the entire event. **Source:** [[livestreams/Composure, Boundaries, and Recovering Personal Power - Workbook|Composure, Boundaries, and Recovering Personal Power]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “The nervous system interprets sudden threat before reflective thought is complete. Training breath, orientation, pause, and exit awareness gives the reasoning mind a better chance to participate before defense becomes the entire event.” — Bryant McGill https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-nervous-system-interprets-becomes-entire-event ``` <!-- bryant-content-generator:end -->