What’s so wonderful about “the butterfly effect” The term was coined in the 1960s by a meteorologist, Edward Lorenz to describe the unpredictable impact in weather in one part of the world, by a change in behaviour in another part. He noted that, “A butterfly’s flap could cause a tornado or, for all we know, prevent one” This phrase has become associated with the idea that one tiny change in part of the world can create a huge change in another. Kindness is contagious. Witnessing human goodness is known as “moral elevation”. Research has shown that it raises our feelings of optimism and makes us want to act more altruistically towards others. It’s easy to watch the news and feel depressed right now. Or feel hopeless about our ability to make a change. But the butterfly effect suggests that if you focus on the tiny things that are within your power – being kind to other people – can create a ripple effect and make a difference. Monarch butterflies migrate by forming the shape of one huge butterfly. This helps them survive their flight. What if, like butterflies, we come together with acts of kindness to form a body of beings instead of focusing on our own individual needs? This beautiful video is one of cinematographer, Louie Schwartzberg’s (@louiefilms) who is known for his @GratitudeReveal project.

Another wonderfully written piece, which exactly sums up the mixed feelings arising at Christmas time for survivors of #csa .

no one tells you how lonely it feels to keep reassuring yourself. ‘it’ll get better, just hold on.’ after a while, even hope starts to sound tired

Wow… why do these people enter professions like these?

If you are a survivor of CSA, what is the least trauma-informed thing a professional has said to you? A therapist once told me “there’s no point in looking back, you’re an adult now - not a child.” (I just told her I wanted to talk about my childhood) #traumainformed #CSA

I engaged a therapist whose technique involved imitating my body language and challenging my views. After 3 sessions, I wrote out a check at the beginning, 'So you won't worry if I'm storming out.' Then I roasted him verbally! He said, 'You weren't strong enough to handle it.'