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We do this by holding sacred space for trust
to be developed.

When interactions with one another are
positive and evoke safety, the bonding
hormone oxytocin is activated. Oxytocin
allows us to relax and opens up our prefrontal
cortex in the brain. This grants us access to
empathy, heightened decision making,
creative capabilities, and promotes the
seeding of trust.

Trust is the positive emotion that enables

By Danielle Dittberner connection to develop. Relationship longevity
and existence hinge on the presence and
Language is delicate, volatile, and has the power development of trust. It serves as a bridge
to bring humans together, or tear us apart. between the heart and the mind. Without
Words create internal and external trust, we have nothing.
neurochemical changes of the collective
consciousness. They can create worlds. Worlds To prime conversations for trust, begin by
of which we may never discover when “I-Centric” asking questions for which you don’t have
lenses are worn and maintained. Worlds which answers. Open ended questions evoke
can be abundant, prosperous, and enriched if curiosity and provide a space for exploration
nurtured by their community. Understanding the and discovery. Don’t be afraid to be
art and neuroscience of conversations is key to vulnerable, express your emotions, or share
enhancing our evolution. your intentions. Your transparency will
dismantle any perceived threats and promote
The art of language resides in emotion. partnership.
Emotions generate feelings which allow us to
comprehend the non-physical. They are the force, Listen to connect without judgment or
power, and vitality in the process or act of rejection. Activate this skill with your heart,
moving, energy in motion. We engage with eyes, ears, and mind. Listen to understand
emotions by either reacting or responding. and co-create strategies for mutual success.
Reacting is running on autopilot, subconsciously What is important to others? What are you
recycling the energy received. Responding is able to discover by “reading between the
maintaining agency over energy and consciously lines”? Listen with a positive lens of love.
interacting with intention and alignment. Reframe uncertainty into opportunities and

Environments contaminated with negative fear into hope.
energy trigger fear responses of the amygdala
and flood the body with the stress hormone We all live from our own perception; refrain
cortisol. This is why it's crucial to be mindful from making assumptions. When conflicting
about what we consume and surround our beliefs arise, what actions, thoughts, or
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual spaces words can bridge your realities? How can you
with. Our external world acts as a mirror to our hold a compassionate space, so all parties
internal. If we want to evoke change, we must are able to speak their truth?
first start from within. By exercising
responsibility with our words and learning to If this spoke to you and you'd like to immerse
reduce the effects of fear, we have the power to your life with richer connections, schedule a
create worlds nurtured by love. call with me. Let's co-create conscious
conversations, together.

Danielle Dittberner, Reach 4 More
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danielle@reach4more.com