We are more complex than we give ourselves credit.

All of us have triggers, idiosyncrasies and awww hell no's - that should be acknowledged, assessed, evaluated for relevancy and lastly owned.

Doesn't mean we leave it where it is when we do this work; it can however create opportunities for us to grow and mature in any particular area.

Recently I was challenged to take a good look at a major trigger for myself.  What was it, you may wonder?

I have serious issues standing by silently when someone is being manipulated, bullied or grossly taken advantage of.

I have a visceral response one may say.  My reaction to this behavior can be one to be remembered and also creates enormous amounts of risk based on the impulse to protect and to destroy.

This would actually fit all three for me: It's a triggers, it's a pet peeve to even pick up on and it would be a deal breaker to nonchalantly participate in.

Yet, part of Self Mastery is noting the complexities of our emotions, shadows, and inner dragons.

When are our dragons activated?

When do they come out of the shadows ready to insight justice?

Know your triggers, list them even.  Take a good look at the root cause, memory, experience.

Be aware of your pet peeves.  Are they petty? What happens to your mind? your body in those moments?

Deal breakers help us to deploy boundaries.  Know what they are.  Take on the responsibility of articulating them and respecting them.

Tame those inner dragons.  Seek assistance when necessary, but do know - it's necessary.

I hope you enjoy and grow from this episode.  See you next week!

Aimee, Self Mastery Coach