I see a lot of Navy pilots say "fingers and toes" to ground themselves, prevent white-knuckling, and as a "reality check". I started doing it in moments in lif

I see a lot of Navy pilots say "fingers and toes" to ground themselves, prevent white-knuckling, and as a "reality check". I started doing it in moments in life where I recognize that I am getting intense or lost in the moment. I've even used the phrase to calm other people down. Random example: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kim-kc-campbell_a-10-pilot-recalls-close-call-in-baghdad-activity-7070045440313827329-jfAZ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kim-kc-campbell_a-10-pilot-re...