Reactions to Life Events | by Madisyn Taylor Our experiences color everything. The events of the past can have a profound effect on how we see our lives now and what we choose to believe about our world. Our past experiences can also influence our emotional reactions and responses to present events. Each of us reacts to stimulus based on what we have learned in life. There is no right or wrong to it; it is simply the result of past experience. Later, when our strong feelings have passed, we may be surprised at our reactions. Yet when we face a similar situation, again our reactions may be the same. When we understand those experiences, we can come that much closer to understanding our reactions and consciously change them. Between stimulus and reaction exists a fleeting moment of thought. Often, that thought is based on something that has happened to you in the past. When presented with a similar situation later on, your natural impulse is to unconsciously regard it in a similar light. For example, if you survived a traumatic automobile accident as a youngster, the first thing you might feel upon witnessing even a minor collision between vehicles may be intense panic. If you harbor unpleasant associations with death from a past experience, you may find yourself unable to think about death as a gentle release or the next step toward a new kind of existence. You can, however, minimize the intensity of your reactions by identifying the momentary thought that inspires your reaction. Then, next time, replace that thought with a more positive one. Modifying your reaction by modifying your thoughts is difficult, but it can help you to see and experience formerly unpleasant situations in a whole new light. It allows you to stop reacting unconsciously. Learning the reason of your reactions may also help you put aside a negative reaction long enough to respond in more positive and empowered ways. Your reactions and responses then become about what's happening in the present moment rather than about the past. As time passes, your negative thoughts may lose strength, leaving only your positive thoughts to inform your healthy reactions. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Lisa J. Smith Even though we grow up physically, part of us still remains a child. Childlike play, fun, and wonder help us enjoy life, but sometimes our inner child sabotages us with sudden reactions of fear, anger, and jealousy--without meaning to. Addiction and other dangerous behaviors can be traced back to our inner child being in the driver's seat. In this course, you will learn how to identify when your inner child is in charge, and how you can change the behavior and patterns that are preventing you from creating the life and relationships you want and deserve. Through powerful guided meditations and journaling exercises, you'll learn to understand your inner child, become less reactive to unwanted triggers, and experience a more balanced way of living in the world. You'll get to the root of why you feel the anger, fear, anxiety, and other emotions that are holding you back. The positive aspects your inner child will come to light, and you'll develop the skills to connect your inner adult with your inner child in a healthy way, so you can experience a more balanced way of living in the world that fills your life with joy, laughter, fun, success, and healthy relationships. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. The 4-Minute Peaceful Warrior Workout 2. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 3. Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping 4. Fit and Fierce Over 40 5. Overcoming Body Stiffness 6. Permanent Weight Loss with Self-Hypnosis 7. From Codependent to Independent 8. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 9. A Year of Rumi 10. Change Your Life with Energy Medicine Yoga
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