Question: “How can I avoid getting triggered?”
Gisa: I love this question because triggers apply to EVERYBODY. And while we may be aware of certain circumstances that trigger us, there are still some things that tend to come up when we least think they could possibly affect us. So how do we avoid getting triggered?
Read MoreQuestion: “What is the best way to get rid of a negative incident? Do you meditate on it?”
Gisa: This is an interesting question. Let me start by saying that we cannot “get rid” of things and hope that they will magically disappear. While we may not know what negative experience you are facing, then our answer would depend on what this experience is.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I attended a Crew Conference for the Maritime industry, where they had all kinds of high-tech, life size simulations for training the seafarer. Everything was built and designed to help the seafarer navigate and read data precisely as it comes up. As you can imagine, these vessels are huge - about the length of a 20 - 30 story building. And if you watched Titanic, then you know how steering such a large vessel and making the right calls are equally important, otherwise, accidents can happen. Aside from hitting icebergs, ships can collide with one another, and when crew men take safety on board for granted, engine rooms can spark and lead to combustion.
Read MoreManaging our emotional thunderstorms differ from situation to situation. When we deal with the natural current of things, we manage to anchor quite well. But how can we strengthen our anchor to prepare us for the bigger waves?
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