Triggers, Reframed
Most of us see triggers as something to fear.
We try to avoid them at all costs. We feel overwhelmed, reactive, and out of control when they show up – and we tell ourselves that this is normal. That being triggered is just part of who we are.
But what if it’s not?
A trigger doesn’t appear to punish you. It appears to reveal something. It shows you the exact place where you’re still not free.
When something triggers you, it’s often because it touches an old wound, belief, or fear that hasn’t fully healed yet. And instead of fighting that feeling or trying to escape it, there’s another option – a much kinder one.
Pause.
Give yourself space to breathe.
Create a small moment between what happens and how you react.
In that space, ask yourself gently:
What is this showing me? Why does this still have power over me?
This isn’t about judging yourself or forcing positivity. It’s about awareness. About curiosity. About choosing understanding over resistance.
Triggers are uncomfortable, yes – but they are also incredibly honest. They point directly to the areas where growth is possible. Where peace is waiting. Where you can reclaim control, not by suppressing your emotions, but by learning from them.
Every time you respond instead of react, you loosen the grip that trigger has on you.
And little by little, you build something far more powerful than avoidance – you build inner freedom.
The goal isn’t to never be triggered.
The goal is to become so aware that triggers no longer control you.
And that’s where real peace begins.
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