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Anatomy of a Trigger

We all create meaning about what happens in our lives that is based on our past experiences and trauma. For most of us, we do this so quickly that we don’t even notice that we’re doing it! When we create meaning about something internally, we become convinced that the other person (or ourselves sometimes) has done something wrong, and we proceed to judge them (or ourselves) for it. The alarming...
Self-Empathy Regulation Process

led this person to act this way. Sometimes triggers resolve quickly with the above process; sometimes they take longer because of the degree of trigger and how much it relates to old pain and trauma. The sooner you notice you are triggered, the easiest it can be calm your emotions and connect to your needs. Stronger triggers can be very difficult to regulate with self-empathy and support from an...
Liberty and Justice for All?

and sacredness of Nature, Life, Reality. Ego sees the world as a continual life-or-death struggle for survival and battle over scarcity. Fearful and insecure, carrying personal and ancestral trauma, I see the Ego at the root of any beliefs or behavior that are not loving, caring, and cooperative. It helps me tremendously to see and remember this. I am moved to want to connect empathically with...
Embracing the Body

Nonviolent Communication. Yet self-empathy is not always easy, especially if events in your life stimulate old, “fossilized” needs. These “fossilized” needs are often precognitive and connected to trauma, and as a result, “live” in your muscle memory. In order to fully release this “stuck” energy, it is necessary to engage your felt-sense while learning to empathize with your body and deeply...
Repairing Relationships with Empathy

and vulnerability, we can transform conflict into an opportunity for deeper understanding and stronger relationships. If you enjoy this snippet then you might also enjoy the full course, Healing Trauma, Finding Forgiveness Partners, Parents, Children, and Self Link to the full course here Keywords: Sarah Peyton captions searchable transcript relationships repair self connection empathy...
Israel - Palestine, And - And

Israel/Palestine war we see polarizing media portrayals and the battle for public opinion. Read how one person shares his deep, personal connections to the Israel/Palestine conflict, expresses the trauma and viewpoints of both Palestinian and Israeli experiences -- in a way that aims to transcend polarizations, hold compassion, and understand the complexity on both sides. Despite the immense...