In today’s culture, we hear so much about being “triggered” by people/things/stories that activate emotions within us that are not always easy to feel because they remind us of an extremely painful or uncomfortable memory or thought. As we expand on our healing journeys, we can use this trigger to help see the places inside of us that may need more love and attention rather than always shying away from things that make us uncomfortable.
If we know healthy ways to cope with these difficult emotions, then perhaps, over time, they won’t be as painful or strong. Shining light on these areas of darkness within us is the best thing we can do for ourselves, but only when we are ready to face them.
Here are some mindful ways to better cope when you feel as if something triggered a difficult emotion:
- It sounds simple, but it can be a real challenge when you are in the middle of having a painful emotion being triggered, take a deep breath. As you inhale, envision the air reaching all the way down into your belly. As you exhale, push all of the air out of your lungs, and imagine that you are blowing white light onto a dark swamp. This will start to lighten the density, and allow you a moment to return to a place of safety in your mind.
- Whisper to yourself, “I am safe.” The power of telling your brain that you are safe is immense, it can start the calming process on the subconscious level, even in the midst of chaos. If it feels good to repeat it, do so.
- Hold your own hands. Simply clasp them together, and envision that you are being fully held and supported both within your body, and outside of it. If it feels safe to do so, close your eyes during this and envision light flowing through your hands and arms.
- Shake it out! If you feel stuck or frozen, shaking your hands/legs/body can be a great way to start moving the dense energy out of your body. You can even make silly noises during this too! Anything that makes you feel safe and brings you back to a space of joy.
- Say ‘thank you’ to the density. This one is a challenge, but if you can muster the courage to thank the difficult emotions for trying to keep you safe, then this practice can go a long way. Emotions are just data, and our bodies are always trying to keep us safe.
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Capri Curtis is a Conscious Awareness Coach. She guides others to be more consciously aware of how situations/people/tendencies in their lives may be affecting them on the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual levels. Utilizing pattern recognition, dynamic perspective shifting, and a deep emphasis on true self-love, she aims to guide others on a journey of falling in love with themselves. With inner peace will come outer peace.