Posted by Lieutenant Commander Katie Nunn (Counselor) in Counselor’s Office (Post-Sim Side Sim)
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Before she could control it, Katie’s face lit up in a good dose of surprise, but it was quickly brought back under wraps as she covered her first instinct with a friendly, welcoming smile. “I don’t commonly hear about human security officers embracing meditation,” she commented as an explanation for her initial reaction. “Mindfulness is such an important tool and it sounds like it’s been of immense help to you.” She thought for a moment, the fingers that had tucked rogue hair behind her ears making their way to her lips as she idly nibbled at one of her fingernails. “How has the social aspect been? I imagine it’s difficult to be reintegrating not only with society but with personal contact as well.”

Lt Cmdr Nunn, CNS

“I wouldn’t say ‘embrace’ exactly, it’s more of a coping mechanism now. When you’re given so much time alone without any outlet for anger, stress, anxiety or what have you, meditation can be like a safety valve, just easing the tension. I prefer a hard gym workout punching a bag or running until I stop thinking.” Domingo responded to the surprise and compliment towards him.

He was caught off-guard by the follow up question, which made him unconsciously cross his arms. Domingo blinked a couple of times before looking down and seeing his own closed off body language, It took a conscious effort to drop his arms and put his hands back on his leg. With a sigh he ruefully shook his head, “Integration has been okay, as I’ve been used to changes in environments and surroundings. Personal contact has been a lot harder. I find it hard to trust and let anyone in. Professionally this doesn’t affect my ability to work with people.”

Ensign Chavez, Sec