Let’s say you are visiting your parents, and they react negatively to something you do. This could trigger a childlike reaction, making you feel helpless and immobilized by their criticism. But if you are ready for such predictable domination from them, you could stand there, look them in the face, and still think your thoughts. You wouldn’t be surprised by their behavior, nor would you renounce your adult mind and let them take over. You would just stay in touch with yourself and observe.
