What Triggers You, Controls You.
embrace every emotions
There are times that my emotions become so strong that it engulfs me — anger, frustration, sadness — are the times that feels like I am not in control of myself. However, I understand that they have power over me only if I allow it.
Let go of the things that are beyond your control
I learned that all the anger, grudges, and anxiety that I’m holding onto, locks control in me. Everytime I allow a trigger to take over of my mind, I give them the power to dictate my thoughts and misalign my peace and joy.
We’ve all experienced those moments when something small sets us off — a harsh word, a simple look, or a memory that pops up in our mind when we least expect it. It’s natural to react, to feel the wave of emotions crashing over us. But what if, instead of letting these moments and emotions control us, we learned to embrace them fully?
Embracing every emotion doesn’t mean drowning in them; it means acknowledging them, feeling them, and then letting them pass.
It’s about understanding that every emotions, even the negative ones serves a purpose, that anger can be a signal that something needs to change, and sadness can be a reminder that something matters most. By embracing these emotions, we allow ourselves to feel it instead of suppressing it. It is much better than letting it fester and grow.
Holding on to emotions only makes them stronger. When we try to bury or try to ignore our feelings, they don’t go away. They wait, building up pressure inside us until one day, we explode. But when we face our emotions, we take back control. We have the power to respond, to move forward, and to decide how to live in a way that is not dictated by our triggers.
I’ve realized that letting go doesn’t mean pretending that we don’t care or acting like we’re unaffected. It’s about accepting that we can’t control everything and that it’s okay to feel what we are feeling. It’s okay to be angry, to be sad, to feel frustrated. What matters is the way choose to handle those feelings, how we let them mold us, and how we learn to embrace them in healthy ways.
By letting go of what triggers me doesn’t mean giving up or surrendering. I’m just reclaiming my peace.
Because, in the end, what triggers you only controls you if you allow it. I will not let even a small trigger to control me anymore. Instead, I choose to feel, release, and move forward knowing that I am in control — not my emotions, not my triggers, just me.
