Conflict usually occurs when emotions control us and we respond from a place of fear, hurt, or the feeling we need to defend ourselves. Strong emotional responses can be rooted in unmet needs or when boundaries are crossed. If those needs are not met and boundaries are not respected, we begin to feel disrespected, threatened, or undervalued.
- If you're beginning to feel that way ask yourself (why?). Is it because these powerful negative emotions are triggered when someone says something- a word or phrase that stirs up negative memories or the tone in which they speak reminds us of a place that we don't want to go back to?
- Triggers become problematic when we don't recognize them and deal with them from the root.
- Identifying or recognizing your triggers can help you respond in grace and love instead of reacting from a place of fear, hurt, or anger.
