EP 461: How to Know When You've Been Triggered

When we dwell in the present moment, with a measure of acceptance, compassion, and curiosity, we reduce the static interference that’s created by our thoughts, attachments, and aversions. Without this static interference, we gain what could be called a high definition view of our experiences. This includes our inner experience, on an emotional level; and it includes our external experiences as well. In this clear awareness, we gain the ultimate power that changes our life: regulation. Because here’s the thing: once we reach the point of highly charged emotions, like a shaking rage, there is little we can do to regulate from that place. But when we see our emotions in their infancy, which happens in this clear, high definition awareness, regulating ourselves and avoiding the consequences of reactivity becomes much easier! To get you started in this process, in today’s episode I give you some information that will help you recognize when you’ve been triggered: This is the first step. If you have any questions about this or any other issues, you can email me at [email protected] Or, to book a no-cost call with me and see if coaching is right for you, click here: https://calendly.com/artburns/45-min-coaching-session And if you’d like to become a patron of this show, click here: https://www.patreon.com/artburns To register for my FREE guided meditation and discussion on Wednesday evening, click here: https://www.meetup.com/learning-to-surf-talks-on-buddhism-meditation-mindfulness/events/276652871/ Finally, check out my other podcast: Learning to Surf, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-to-surf-talks-on-buddhism-dharma-riding-waves/id1512499997