###### 🔑 We can witness the past without re-experiencing it [[💡 Presence]] can heal our parts' wounds. We go to them not to relive the pain, but to heal it.[^1] We can be *with* a part without [[💡 Blending|blending]] with them, and we can feel some of the the emotions without being overwhelmed because [[🔑 Most parts can choose to not overwhelm us if asked]].[^2] [^1]: [[📖 ✅ IFS Online Circle]] Month 2: The Protective System & Fears of the Protectors - Month 2 with Toni [^2]: [[📖 ✅ IFS Online Circle]] Month 2: The Protective System & Fears of the Protectors - Month 2 with Richard Schwartz