“The trigger isn’t about the reactivity, it’s about the tender space the trigger inhabits.”
Love this… it’s not easy to have compassion for the parts of us that react in big ways…but you’re so right. The big reaction is an indication that something is tender - and needs care and attention.
this one really landed for me. I’ve read a lot of pieces on healing, but something about your words feels like soul truth wrapped in poetry. The line “addiction isn’t about the substance, it’s about the state the substance numbs us from” hit me hard. I felt that in my body. I’ve lived that. And I’m still unlearning the urge to want to smoke every time I feel broken or triggered.
The reminder that even a relapse or setback can be a doorway into deeper understanding, not failure—that’s medicine. I’m starting to see how much power there is in sitting with what is, instead of trying to fix or outrun it. Thank you for putting words to something so many of us feel but can’t always articulate. Your work is a balm. Keep writing, we need it.
I'm on a journey to learn a very difficult skill—throughout my trials I'm confronted with my deepest wounds. I'm doing all I can to stay present with healing, because I know in order to move forward honestly I need to be clear that it's not about outcome. I've experienced a setback this week and this time it's not technical, it's emotional. It's requiring every bit of my being to sit and trust this leaf I'm on. It may look like the same leaf, but the view is far different than before and that's everything. This message is resonating at the right time. Thanks again.
Your post really hit home! It landed at exactly the right moment for me. It was such a powerful reminder of the progress I've made and that a little stumble doesn't erase all that. I'm still navigating some deep-seated family stuff that triggers me, and also recovering from a bit of a fun time last Saturday! 😉
Your words about sitting with love and stillness are such a valuable reminder, especially the part about not being broken. I carried that belief for so long, but I'm getting better and better at letting it go. This little nudge from your post will definitely help keep that shift going.
Thank you so much for sharing such an insightful and helpful message. It genuinely made my day better.
And hey, you should definitely come visit Australia sometime
“The trigger isn’t about the reactivity, it’s about the tender space the trigger inhabits.”
Love this… it’s not easy to have compassion for the parts of us that react in big ways…but you’re so right. The big reaction is an indication that something is tender - and needs care and attention.
this one really landed for me. I’ve read a lot of pieces on healing, but something about your words feels like soul truth wrapped in poetry. The line “addiction isn’t about the substance, it’s about the state the substance numbs us from” hit me hard. I felt that in my body. I’ve lived that. And I’m still unlearning the urge to want to smoke every time I feel broken or triggered.
The reminder that even a relapse or setback can be a doorway into deeper understanding, not failure—that’s medicine. I’m starting to see how much power there is in sitting with what is, instead of trying to fix or outrun it. Thank you for putting words to something so many of us feel but can’t always articulate. Your work is a balm. Keep writing, we need it.
With gratitude,
Relynn
Thanks so much Relynn! So happy to hear it resonates!
I truly needed this today Mark, thank you.
I'm on a journey to learn a very difficult skill—throughout my trials I'm confronted with my deepest wounds. I'm doing all I can to stay present with healing, because I know in order to move forward honestly I need to be clear that it's not about outcome. I've experienced a setback this week and this time it's not technical, it's emotional. It's requiring every bit of my being to sit and trust this leaf I'm on. It may look like the same leaf, but the view is far different than before and that's everything. This message is resonating at the right time. Thanks again.
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Gorgeous, Mark. 🙏🏼
Hey Mark,
Your post really hit home! It landed at exactly the right moment for me. It was such a powerful reminder of the progress I've made and that a little stumble doesn't erase all that. I'm still navigating some deep-seated family stuff that triggers me, and also recovering from a bit of a fun time last Saturday! 😉
Your words about sitting with love and stillness are such a valuable reminder, especially the part about not being broken. I carried that belief for so long, but I'm getting better and better at letting it go. This little nudge from your post will definitely help keep that shift going.
Thank you so much for sharing such an insightful and helpful message. It genuinely made my day better.
And hey, you should definitely come visit Australia sometime
MJ xx
As always needed to be reminded the value of stillness and not always running to do or fix or learn.