The Seven C's

Description

Modern life with its constantly increasing pace induces both physical and psychological stress reactions in a growing number of individuals at steadily decreasing ages. These reactions of increased tension inhibit blood flow, which lowers the breathing level of individual cells, which in turn leads to a waste of energy, increased fatigue and a decrease in resistance to illness and other stresses. This chain of reactions forms a vicious circle of spiralling stress.

Children possess several valuable primitive qualities that either grow or decline as they transition into adulthood. For example, children have good imaginations and powers of intense involvement and concentration, as well as senses of curiosity and creativity with an ability to laugh at many different types of things. Among these basic childlike dimensions is also the ability to relax. Children often exhibit a cat-like ability to relax completely. Growing up often means tensing up.

The Seven C's (childlike capacities) can be summarised as follows:

• Confidence
• Calmness
• Concentration
• Commitment
• Creativity
• Cheerfulness
• Control

55 minutes

Author: Sven Setterlind & Lars-Eric Uneståhl