Up and down regulation

I chose this image to be my visual metaphor for canalization and up and down-regulation

As we develop as humans, we all have a few hidden canalized experiences as those hidden rocks in the ocean. The strong current comes and goes, and our traits (rockface) got shaped consciously (the splash above the water) and unconsciously (the strong hidden current under the water).  Self-reg is like a light tower in the image that gives lights and provide a sense of direction throughout varieties of weather (emotions and triggers).