Is our biological reaction
to stress maladaptive in an urban society? It’s a beautiful summer day. You’re
walking through a tropical forest, feeling the sun on your back and the breeze
brushing your face. A burbling brook accompanies the birds in the trees. You
are one with your surroundings, in a soft, unfocused way.
A tiger steps in front
of you, less than 50 yards down the path!
The world suddenly changes.
Your heart pounds; your muscles tense. The sun on your back disappears, the
brook and the birds go silent. Your awareness narrows sharply now - focusing
only on the tiger. Your entire being is poised and ready - to run if you have
a chance, to do battle otherwise.
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