Triggers

 I felt called to write this article about "Triggers" as this is something society needs to understand better.

Have you ever felt sad, mad, frustrated, or any other emotions about a specific post on social media?

Do you somehow feel that someone's feeling grateful about their blessings, seems too much for you?

Or, do you somehow judge the belief of other people because it is somewhat "scary" for you?

Listen.

You are triggered.

It means that their actions/words/beliefs triggered something within them. This is actually why some post has a note like "Trigger Warning" – it means that a post can make you feel something that is against your perception or will shake something within you (regardless of the topic).

When you feel triggered, the person who posted, said, or shared something doesn't mean to make you feel that way. It was YOU who has the right to choose what to feel in a certain situation. This is actually why you would see people commenting on posts with various perceptions on a certain topic. Good or bad comments, the people behind them are all triggered.

For example:

- I posted my political viewpoint.
- A friend of mine with a different perception will be triggered and will attempt to change my viewpoint.
- Then, another friend will be triggered to "align" both of your perceptions.

Everything is a domino effect.

The only way to resolve the trigger within you is to not run away from it. Face it and step back before reacting.

Ask yourself, "What is it within me that triggers me?"

And from there, you will know that your triggers are not you but your defense mechanism from the traumas that you are running away from.

Let's make an example.

A person posted their belief and you have a different perception about it. You feel triggered. You will feel the attack and something unexplainable will start building up in your chest and then, you react.

Is it about the post? No. It is about the choice you made during that situation. You let your trigger dictate your emotions and actions instead of asking yourself "Why?".

Something within us always wanted to be right, heard, appreciated, and so on because these are the things we are lacking.

Movie/Drama producers know the psychology behind any successful drama/movie, and that is to connect with society's triggers. Do you remember when the writer of " Squid Game" said that the movie was very timely to release during these times so they made it possible?

This is where mind manipulation takes place. To elevate your triggers and participate in them.

You have the power to always choose, so choose to heal your triggers instead of being identified by them. It is your responsibility. Triggers are reminders as to what are the things that we need to heal within us. When you heal, so does the world.

Remember that your truth may not be someone else's truth because we are wearing different lenses which is why we can see life differently.

The more you become aware of it, the more you will realize that life is always a choice.

I can't say that I have no triggers within me but day by day, I am healing it.

To our healing.

Love and Light