1. Triggers
November 4, 2013
To kill a conversation use trigger words that activate emotional
reaction. Of course, there are positive, loving triggers, but the
word ʻtriggerʼ is generally used to indicate a source that sends one
or more people into a negative reaction. An extreme trigger example would be in making love to
a beloved, and calling them someone elseʼs name, unless thatʼs part of the thrill, will likely get
an emotional reversal reaction! Every one has a ʻtriggerʼ to one degree or another to release a
negative reaction/response. Words or certain actions are like ʻpulling a triggerʼ, creating an
involuntary ending, or derailing an otherwise smooth connection.
‘’NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a name that encompasses the three most influential
components involved in producing human experience: neurology, language and
programming. The neurological system regulates how our bodies function,
language determines how we interface and communicate with other
people and our programming determines the kinds of models of the
world we create. Neuro-Linguistic Programming describes the
fundamental dynamics between mind (neuro) and language (linguistic)
and how their interplay affects our body and behavior (programming).’’
Ultimately, each of us is the caretaker of how we react/respond to the
stimuli of words, feelings, actions or not, etc. Most live in a belief
system bubble that often is closed to information to further open the
mind. In a sense, we ‘chip’ or ‘NLP’ our selves to behave this way or
that to stimuli. It’s always, your choice to be stuck in mind/emotional
nets that make you part of the ‘sheeple stable’ that open minded,
inquiring types have to tip toe around to avoid serious reactions.
Part of the art of communication is to learn to not have ‘negative triggers’, where you can be
controlled, with one to a few words. There are NO WORDS that should always ‘trigger’ the awake,
tempered person. All fears of what to say around an aware person are automatically eliminated. People
who are close, particularly those in love, should automatically know that all is said with love. If not in
that space, it’s best to find ways to open the heart and intimacy more where all is an open book. The
deeper the love the greater the mutual openness. The art of communication comes from the heart, and at
the same time is facilitated by a natural sense of humor. If necessary, develop a sense of humor to
compliment communication when appropriate.
Let openness and sensitivity be the opening trigger to the magic of love! Convert all negative triggers to a
choice of opening your heart, and using ‘skillful means’ of responding.
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