The Gunas
Rajas
The energy of action, change, development. As pertained to the mind it is akin to attachment, desire, grasping. The fight in “fight flight or freeze” in regards to the nervous system.
Tamas
Inertia, Feeling Stuck, dull - the shadow side of our nature. the Freeze response in “fight flight or freeze”.
Saatva
The middle point of balance between Rajas and Tamas. Balance, clarity and light. Being and feeling enough