# The Body Remembers Ancient Social Danger by Bryant McGill > “The fear of being alone runs deep, because exclusion and separation have always carried biological meaning for social animals. Understanding that inheritance allows compassion for the fear while the adult mind keeps authority over relationship decisions. The body can remember ancient danger while the mind builds modern forms of safety.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Aloneness, Emotional Resilience, and Becoming Your Own Light - Livestream (Jul 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Aloneness, Emotional Resilience, and Becoming Your Own Light - Livestream|Aloneness, Emotional Resilience, and Becoming Your Own Light - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-07-01). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Aloneness, Emotional Resilience, and Becoming Your Own Light - Livestream|Aloneness, Emotional Resilience, and Becoming Your Own Light - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Fear of Abandonment|Fear of Abandonment]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “The fear of being alone runs deep, because exclusion and separation have always carried biological meaning for social animals. Understanding that inheritance allows compassion for the fear while the adult mind keeps authority over relationship decisions. The body can remember ancient danger while the mind builds modern forms of safety.” — Bryant McGill, Aloneness, Emotional Resilience, and Becoming Your Own Light - Livestream (Jul 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-body-remembers-social-danger ```