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<speak> <emphasis level="strong">Our Multiple Selves – Notice and Switch</emphasis><break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> As said, within us we can find different parts, or different selves as we may refer to them. If we refer to our threat system, we might find that our angry, or anxious selves are driven by threat and are more likely to be competitive and conflict oriented.<break strength="x-strong"/> We might also find that we have asad self, which may not be motivated to do much at all. Each self has its own inner pattern of feelings, thoughts and motivations. Let’s notice our angry, sad and anxious selves first. Try to reflect on yours during a recent conflict situation, what was each part of you:<break strength="x-strong"/> Thinking about this situation?”<break strength="x-strong"/> Feeling in the body during this situation?<break strength="x-strong"/> “What is this particular self hoping for in this situation?<break strength="x-strong"/> “What does this particular self want to do in this situation (if there were no holds barred)?”<break strength="x-strong"/> “What would help this particular self settle in this situation?”<break strength="x-strong"/> The main principle to notice here is that when we apply these questions to the same situation, but ask about your different selves, you will come up with different answers for each self.<break strength="x-strong"/> When you are operating out of threat-based selves, you are likely to end up with threat-based scenarios that are more focused on competition and friction. So, the invitation is to notice you may have a threat-based part running the show, and then switch over to your compassionate-self identity which is supported by your soothing system.<break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> </speak>