Trigger Warning!

Let’s talk about triggers, Jamie.  Those moments when someone says or does something that stirs an emotional reaction in you – frustration, jealousy or even outright anger. Triggers can definitely feel uncomfortable, but they are some of our greatest teachers if we just allow them to be.

Here’s the thing: triggers are rarely about the other person. More often than not, they are mirrors, reflecting something within us that needs attention, healing or alignment.

Maybe it’s because you see someone living a dream you’ve tucked away for yourself. Or perhaps they embody a quality you’ve been conditioned to suppress. When a trigger arises, it’s an invitation to step back and ask yourself:

• Why am I feeling this way?
• What does this reaction say about me, my desires or my blocks?
• Is this highlighting something unresolved or something I want?

  When you approach triggers with curiosity rather than defensiveness, they become incredible tools for self-awareness and growth. They are simply data – showing you what your current frame of mind is, where you want to be and what might be holding you back.

So the next time you feel triggered, pause. Don’t judge yourself or the other person. Instead, ask – “What is this trying to show me?”

Now, here’s the flip side of this. Just as you might be triggered by someone else, at times – you may unknowingly trigger others. Your light (your authenticity, your joy, your success) could be a trigger for someone.

When you step into your light fully and unapologetically, it can stir discomfort in those who aren’t yet ready to embrace their own light. They might feel threatened, envious or even resentful. And here’s the thing: that’s not your responsibility.

Understanding this helps you to not take it personally. It allows you to trust that everyone is on their own journey. Their reaction is a reflection of where they are, not a verdict on who you are.

So what do you do? You keep shining anyway. You continue being your most authentic self from a place of trust. The world needs your light, even if it makes some people uncomfortable.

Triggers are just part of life’s natural flow. Recognizing this gives you freedom. Freedom to grow when you’re triggered and freedom to shine when your light triggers someone else.

At the end of the day, the world doesn’t need dimmed lights. It needs people who are willing to show up fully, to keep growing, and to trust that their authenticity is making a difference.

This topic is so powerful that I felt inspired to dive deeper into it during the Sacred Soul Hour of the Spiritually Wired Membership this week. Let’s explore these triggers together!

Remember to slow down, breathe, and trust that you are spiritually wired for your dreams – they’re already waiting for you.