When humans interact, why do conflicts seem inevitable? Neuroscience with new brain imaging technology is uncovering how humans process emotions, but spiritual teachers have long recognized the power of self-awareness in striving for more peace. I discovered the term “pain-body” through a spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle. It is a term which refers to past accumulated emotional pain or trauma which, when “triggered,” can lead to intense negative emotions that quickly escalate emotional conflicts. In my project, I want to explore through movement how this process occurs in human interaction.