Happy New Moon in Aquarius and Happy Lunar New Year ! Happy Happy Happy!
Today is a real one’s birthday—the real one being my blog, The Juicy Expressions. I hold TJE so dear to my heart. What started in 2011 as a simple hobby blog, with no business plan or expectations, has grown into something much greater. In the beginning, my only goal was to express myself.
Fast forward 14 years, and this “blog thing” is still an everyday nudge in my soul—something I simply cannot ignore.
Just imagine if I had gone all in for the entire 14 years. Where would I be now?
But honestly, those questions don’t matter. What matters is that I’m locked innow! And there’s no shame in my game because, whew, chile—I have done a lot of living (and learning how to truly live in the process). I’m grateful for where I stand today, filled with knowledge and wisdom. I have no regrets about my journey because I know my work has an impact. And that is everything.
I am proud to be a conscious blogger. I amThe Dopest Blogger Alive. I own The Juicy Expressions, the dopest blog out here. Let’s goooooooooo!
My Kwanzaa Reflections
December 26, 2024, marked the fifth Kwanzaa celebration in the McGruder household. Kwanzaa is a non-religious African American holiday celebrated for seven days, each honoring a different invaluable principle. These Seven Principles—spoken in Swahili—are:
Umoja (Unity)
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
Nia (Purpose)
Kuumba (Creativity)
Imani (Faith)
Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa draws inspiration from African harvest festivals, honoring culture, community, and ancestors.
For me, Kwanzaa has always been a time of deep reflection, and this year was no different. I took this time to recognize just how blessed I am and to fully embrace the space I’m in.
And while I may not fully understand things like why or how my brother has become one of my ancestors, I do know this: this journey is bigger than me.
His spirit, his legacy, and the lessons he left behind continue to guide me in ways I never imagined. Our ancestors aren’t just figures from the distant past. They are the loved ones who shaped us, who still whisper wisdom in our ears, and whose impact lives on through us.
Embodying Faith, Expression & The Dopest Blogger Alive
This Kwanzaa, I embraced Imani (Faith) with my whole heart—faith in my journey, faith in my purpose, faith in The Juicy Expressions, and faith in my focus.
On December 26th, I made a powerful decision: I committed to going live every single day.
As I step into this new era with The Juicy Expressions, I am done playing small. This is my year of embodiment.
I started on Instagram, and now, I’m live on YouTube daily—building my stats, staying consistent, and working toward monetization. This commitment has become second nature. Now, over a month in, my mind and body instinctively remind me, Oh, it’s time to go live!
I’m proud of this dedication. This isn’t just a challenge—it’s a lifestyle shift. And I know this daily practice is only the beginning of something even greater.
Embodiment is about being. Being the thing you want. Feeling the energy of it. Aligning with it. By showing up live every day, I’m pushing past my comfort zone and fully stepping into daily expression.
I’m no longer just claiming the title of The Dopest Blogger Alive, (owner of The Juicy Expressions) —I’m living it. So get used to hearing my voice and seeing my face every single day.
If you’ve been rocking with me, stay tuned. And if you’re new here—welcome to The Juicy Expressions!
Vlogzaa is LIVE!
If you haven’t already, go watch, like, comment, and subscribe to my Vlogzaaseries—now live on my YouTube channel!
Vlogzaa is where I documented all seven days of Kwanzaa, sharing my reflections, celebrations, and the deeper meaning behind each principle. This series is straight from the heart, and I can’t wait for you to experience it with me.
The Juicy Experiment: Momentum & Key Ingredient
The Juicy Experiment is picking up momentum in my life, and with it, my clarity has deepened. The beauty of this experiment is that you literally can’t get it wrong—because no matter what, you’ll come out as a better version of yourself.
Here are the key ingredients to making The Juicy Experiment work: ✅ Feeling good ✅ Locking in for one hour a day ✅ Releasing the “when” and “how” of outcomes
That last one is major. If you miss a day—so what? We are releasing guilt in this creation process. The energy you use to create is embedded in the final result. Just like baking—if you use salt instead of sugar, you’ll get salty cookies. The same goes for your journey. You want the right ingredients.
And the biggest ingredient? Enjoying life. That’s the whole purpose of The Juicy Experiment—to truly enjoy the present while evolving into your highest self. Putting pressure on yourself is counterproductive. If you miss a day, just pick it back up the next.
I’ve been getting so many questions about The Juicy Experiment, so I’ll likely share more updates and insights soon. Stay tuned!
Last But Not Least—Thank You!
Thank you for supporting me and The Juicy Expressions.
Over the years, I’ve encountered so much love from people all over the world. From St. Louis, MO (my hometown) to Jackson, MS (my college home), to Illinois and beyond—this blog has reached places I never imagined, both physically and across the internet.
I appreciate every like, share, comment, and word of encouragement. Your support means everything.
And trust me—it’s only up from here, believers! Keep believing in yourself. Keep it juicy.
If you are new here, I refer to my people as Believers because everyone believes in something, whether it’s God, Santa Clause, or negativity. I am here to assist you in believing in you(r) source.
Happy December; Happy New Moon in Saggitarius
Right now, everyone in my house is asleep, I am locked in with The Juicy Experiment and I have been going down a deep spiritual rabbit hole through my own shit. For the last hour, I have been reading all the unreleased blog posts that are currently saved in my WordPress drafts. These posts literally filled my cup all the way up.
I recently told myself that it is time for me to consume way less of other people’s content and charge up on my own. So that’s exactly what I am doing now.
I now realize that The Juicy Expressions is a direct link towards expanding my consciousness and embodying joy. I must continue on with what I started. Step by step, bit by bit *in my Whitney Voice. It’s really hour by hour though. -The Dopest Blogger Alive.
If you haven’t read my last blog post about how working for yourself for one hour a day can advance your mental health, you should check that out immediately after reading this post.
Speaking of my last blog post…..
The last time I officially published a blog post on my site was August 13, 2023.
Now, I would normally have a slew of negative thoughts judging myself, with it being over a year since I have expressed officially to my audience (excluding socials). However, that’s old energy. I am in a New Era. I am telling a new story. I am present in Winter, and I embrace the stillness, allowing myself to rest and reflect, just as the earth pauses to prepare for new growth.
Right now, where I stand, I feel so balanced. I actually feel the best I’ve ever felt about my blog energetically.
With that being said, in this blog post, I am going to discuss:
How I connect with my emotions in the present moment;
The New Moon in Sagittarius Energy; and
A few life updates
How I Connect With My Emotions In The Present Moment
Before I divulge into my process of being present with my emotions, one thing to remember is that everything is forever evolving, and things just take practice.
Plain and simple, it just takes repetition, baby.
Know that you are way past ignoring energy, though.
It’s time to step into it and LEARN how to allow.
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Come on in, it’s safe here.
At first, it’s going to feel as if it is not safe for you to feel your emotions, and it’s only because your mind is going to try to create a million solutions to “problems.” Your mind may be racing at the same time as tears are falling. It just all depends. But as the release begins, the weight begins to drop, and you will have clarity and feel exactly what it’s like to let go. So again, you are safe here. Learn to drop the burdens as they are not meant for you to carry.
When people say generic things like, release things that no longer serve you.; Allow life to be easy and good for you. If you haven’t read deeper books on consciousness, or this is your first time hearing something along these lines, you probably don’t know what the fuck they are saying.
What exactly am I supposed to release? How do I know what doesn’t serve me?
Rereading the statements above is funny af because when I first started becoming more aware, I was acting slow af when it came to knowing my own world. Think about it; everyone knows so much about other people that when it comes to our shit we act like we don’t know any of the answers to our own questions. Or we don’t inquire about ourselves at all, only projecting outward. But that’s just droveness. You do know, even if it takes a while the answer will be revealed to you.
But you must ask.
Ask
I connect directly with my emotions, by checking in with me as if I am checking in with my best-friend (I am my own best-friend first and foremost). Okay how am I feeling about this? Whats the best thing for my energy right now?
Literally open your mouth and ask God (Source) (whatever name you use) “What is expired in my life?”
Questions to ask yourself.
What doesn’t feel good when I do it?
Who am I around when my energy feels low and what am I doing?
What things can I do to feel more balanced in my life?
How often do I experience joy, peace, and ease?
Questions along these lines will reveal the specifics of what you need to release. You may need to release physical things, but you can also release emotional traits.
One thing I am releasing now, is the need to be offended. Being offended takes a lot of energy from me and I am now ready to change this. Literally nothing that someone else does is personal. It’s literally not about you it’s about them. I am someone who reads alot of books on consciousness but just because I may know something intellectually does not mean I have embodied it emotionally.
It’s levels to this journey.
2. Go Sit Down.
I have been on an intentional journey of being aware of my emotions for a while, so I can go sit down for a moment and I’ll know exactly what’s up with me internally. Sometimes it takes longer than a moment, I may need to go lay down, take a quick nap or even go to bed for the day. Other times I will just go to the bathroom so that I am completely alone and I am able to focus solely on myself. Either way I seek stillness and obtain it.
Don’t ignore your energy. Listen to your body because your body knows. Seek stillness and obtain it. You are alive and you are not a robot. Start taking care of your self more deeply. You deserve it.
3. Breathe
Breathing has become a cliche answer but I don’t give af where this answer is categorized to the masses because it is the most important answer on the board. In your everyday life, you are breathing very shallowly unless you are taking time to intentionally breathe. You need to be breathing on purpose.
Take pause and try it right now. Deep Breath in holding it for 4 seconds, then release it out for 4 seconds while allowing your muscles and tension in your body to ease. You will find after some repetition that your body craves breathing. Breathing is what truly calms your nervous system. Taking deep breaths stimulates your vagus nerve which is a part of the parasympathetic nervous system which is known as the rest and digest system.
Now be honest. How often are you in a state of rest and digest? Don’t judge your answer, instead know that it is always available to you in any moment just like ease. You can not let the outside world run your internal world. Step into your emotions and create your world. You have the wand. You hold the power.
There are so many resources on breathing books, classes, live workshops, etc, because it’s that important. It’s the cliche things that we take for granted. Don’t sleep on the importance of breathing.
I have practiced some breathing techniques that now I am able to pin point exactly where my pain resides as it arise and that helps me release.
All in all, know when to leave the room, take as long as you need, and return with more clarity than before. Life is about feeling good and you learn to feel good by improving your emotions in the moment. There is no need to stay feeling stuck. Do something about it. These are just some of the simple things I do to be present with my emotions.
Have you peeked inside of your vault door? Have you taken a moment to sit with your emotions today? What treasures or truths are awaiting for you on the other side?
Does fear keep you from opening it? How can I support you in expressing what’s within? Let’s unlock it together. Share your thoughts below and let’s start the conversation.
New Moon in Sagittarius Energy
If you didn’t know because I have never shared it, I am into all the shit. (the good shit) I get real deep doing my energy work. I do chakra balancing techniques, spiritual rituals, spewing, deep imagining, praying, affirmations, mirror work, etc. I really love astrology and the moon cycles, I am forever learning more intricate details of it all.
I have been doing moon rituals since 2018, and during certain phases of the moon cycle, my intuition is deeply heightened. However, sometimes you can be faithful to something in a certain season but in another season you drop it like a bad habit. In fact, it was a good habit but you dropped it because your focus dwindled and Fear and Trauma took over the headlines. But back to the subject.
A new moon occurs when the moon is located directly between Earth and the sun, making its sunlit side face away from us. There’s a new moon every month. The new moon in Sagittarius occurred December 1st.
This new moon is bringing so much more to the surface for me to be aware of, so that I can continue to grow. I am enjoying the commitments that I have chosen in my life.
Speaking of commitments, this new moon energy is giving Divine Timing. Remeber who you are and stick to the plan. It’s giving follow through with all of your plans and do everything full out. Think of it like a performance but you are performing your best life scenario. You’re having fun, you feel joy, you choose peace because you know that everything is already yours. I’ts all for you. Your creator knows your desires but you must do your part. Trust in Divine Timing . Stick to your commitments.
I am sticking to my committments by making them plain and simple. Writing them out. Posting them any and every where. Cheering my self on, every step of the way. Make a new commitment or recommit and stick to it. One step at a time.
I choose to be healthy in all areas of my life. Wellness is my lifestyle.
The New Moon Energy in Sagittarius is bringing me tunnel vision. Tunnel vision on self mastery and staying in flow.
I have found my flow and that’s in life period.
Flow is about releasing resistance and I have had my share of resistance in numerous areas and I recognize that resistance is on the lack side of the scale.
Resistance and lack go hand and hand. Because when you are resisting the energy you are blocking the flow. Everything must flow and I love how it begins to flow when we choose ease and trust.
When the new moon rises, it is a great time to set your intentions.
I release straddling the fence. No more one foot in and one foot out for me. I’m all in. Ease is natural. Nature is natural. And guess what? You are nature. Everything is intertwined.
Trust only feels unnatural because of the programs that we were indoctrinated into. We were literally inducted into programs with foul ceremonies and all types of other shit. But when you arrived here as a baby you were already in trust and you didn’t have a choice. All you knew was trust.
Think of it just like that. I don’t have a choice but to trust God. That’s my only option and move like that.
I am in a state of trust and I have been through so much and I am still here.
In the image above, the vault door doesn’t just open; it has to be unlocked and when it is unlocked, there is a strong, shining light gleaming through.
That goes back to choice. You have to choose to unlock your resistance. You get to choose ease. You get to choose light.
So my wish for you is to find the courage to unlock your vault door and step into the light waiting for you on the other side. Take some time to be still and write out your intentions. How do you want to feel? Manifesting something physical without having the emontional bandwith to enjoy it is half assed.
Life Updates: Let’s Catch up!
Life is always moving super fast for me. I have so many life updates that I want to share but many deserve their own blog post. However, I dont want to delay catching up any longer, so, here are three quick life updates to bring you up to speed.
14 Months Strong: My Breastfeeding Journey
This topic alone deserves its own blog post because, baby, I have truly been on a journey with breastfeeding. I am incredibly proud of myself. I’m happy to share that I’ve breastfed all four of my boys—some for longer than others.
I still remember being a scared, brand-new mom, nervously calling the pediatrician after leaving the hospital because my newborn son wouldn’t latch. I doubted myself and thought I could never make it beyond a year.
But with my fourth baby boy, I set a clear intention: to breastfeed for over a year and I’m so proud to say I did just that.
It is true when they say every experience is different with each child. Weaning my son off the breast was challenging af, because he was not having it.
When I went on a four-day trip to Atlanta, he had to go cold turkey without my milk. Ofcourse he eats solid food, so I wasn’t his main food source—but I am his main nurturer. Seeing his sad little face on facetime was taking me deep.
But, eventually, he adjusted and grew to let it go. When I stopped breast feeding one of my breast was so engorged and it hurt so bad for like a week and half. I literally had a lop sided titty. I am a comedian so I definitely was roasting my self while at the same time soothing my self. Nobody ever warned me about this and I’ve never experienced this shit with any of my other children.
My girls on the trip taught me about using cabbage to soften the pain. I tried it and it seemed as if it was working, but it eventually started irritating my skin. So I stopped the cabbage and thugged it out. I prayed it about and it and it eventually went back to normal. I am blessed because my breast although smaller, are back to normal and pain free.
Unlocking My Vault: A Creative Collaboration with Mike
I am too geeked to announce that I’ve officially brought Mike, my visual creative assistant, onto the team for all my videography needs! Mike isn’t new to this he’s true to this lol. He actually filmed my wedding, and now he’s helping me bring my vision to life by unlocking the vault of footage I’ve been holding onto. Releasing old footage is an emotional process so it’s good that he can do his job and cut shit right to the point.
We be going back and forth over what should be cut out and what should stay. But ultimately he holds me accountable with the overall goal, which is releasing the vault of footage. Stay tuned– exciting things are coming!
Last But Definetely Not Least….
I Am That Girl: Embodying Everything and Remembering Who I AM
Remember what I said above about being drove. Well I was drove for far too long and I am happy to be awake. Think of it like this, If you never looked yourself in the mirror, you’d eventually forget what you look like. Not looking at yourself is a quick way to forget who you are. (This goes deeper than just looking at yourself in a physical mirror)
I am now ready to look at my self in an even more deeper way than before. I am ready to be more vulnerable, to stay heart centered and be fully seen.
I am no longer afraid of change nor do I resist it. Change is inevitable. I go bravely. I have everything that I need now. I am already prepared and every tool that I’ll ever need is already in place, ready for me to grab. Access is Granted. All systems are a go. Blessings are raining down and falling into my lap.
I am stretching into change and I now understand change. Change is flow. Flow is just energy in motion. Energy is infinite, forever changing. I Alchemize. I hold my power and I Always Remember Who I Am.
What I know to be true is that I am a fucking vibe and it is a disservice for not only y’all but to me for not letting my light shine. I am designed to shine. It is my natural nature. I am taking more pictures. I am proud of myself and I am proud of my body. I have four beautiful boys and I celebrate that. I celebrate me.
I don’t know the exact point of when I stopped taking as many pictures but I am happy to be back. These were taken when I was in ATL celebrating my best friend’s Wedding. I felt so beautiful just being me, Being Present.
If you made it to the end of this post, thank you for rocking with me! Remember to keep believing in yourself and cheering yourself on every step of the way. You got this!
Until next time, explore more juicy content here on The Juicy Expressions, and remember to check out the first season of my podcast, Underground Radio the Podcast. It’s packed with inspiration, real talk, and practical tools to keep your vibration raised. See you soon!
Was good Believers? I hope that all is well with you and that you are still believing in yourself knowing that everything is already done for you. Knowing that your job is to stay out of your way keeping your vibration raised, allowing your desires to flow to you in divine timing.
There has been so much going on with me so I will be releasing multiple blog posts updating you all on my newest adventures. However, this specific post is about the Juicy Experiment (One Year Experiment) so let’s get right into it.
If you have made it to Episode 4 of Underground Radio The Podcast YOU ARE A REAL ONE and the ride is about to get so much deeper! In this episode, I revealed everything there is to know about the Juicy Experiment. The Juicy Experiment is a One Year Experiment designed to release your resistance to your creative process and transition you to Ultimate Freedom! The Juicy Experiment is a multipurpose experiment that can be used for transitioning from a 9-5 to working for yourself, having a consistent workout journey or self-care journey, etc. You can literally use this experiment for whatever you see fit. The best thing about it is you can begin NOW!
The Juicy Experiment is an ego-free experiment because the intent is for you to enjoy the creative process. By being faithful to this One Year Experiment I guarantee that in a year (before a year) your mental health will have increased incrementally and you will have completed more things towards your desired goal than you have in previous timelines. The Juicy Experiment has brought so much balance to my life.
Without further ado watch the full episode now and let me know your thoughts! If you want to join my accountability group dm me @thedopestbloggeralive on Instagram and I will send you further information. Also below is the official downloadable file for The Juicy Experiment! I am so excited that you are joining me on this journey to freedom lets motherfu**ing gooooooooooooooooooo !!!!!
I am so excited to announce that my podcast Underground Radio The Podcast is finally dropping this Sunday, June 25th @ 11:11 am. Mark your calendars now, so that you will be ready for this energy coming your way!
I am so fucking proud of myself! I created this podcast while feeling very free and expressive. I wanted to create something I could release immediately after its completion instead of doing my usual thing; Hoarding all of my dopeness inside of me. I don’t care about what’s not perfect with this podcast release, (trust me I already know what I’m going to improve) It just feels good to release my creativity in the world while continuously healing myself.
Underground Radio The Podcast is dedicated to you JJ! I love you so much! Thank you for always being by my side still while being with spirit. I wouldn’t have completed this without you. Your continued support means everything to me. To all my Believers, thank you for believing in me and supporting my podcast. I promise that while you are on this journey with me you are going to elevate to your highest self, healing and flourishing living in FREEDOM! Let’s fucking goooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I want to pop a bottle but I’m still preggo so I will have my husband do it for me!
Before the release on Sunday, I would like you to do a few things for me. First, watch the trailer below, comment, and subscribe to my youtube channel. The podcast will be available on all major platforms but will also be uploaded to The Juicy Expression’s youtube channel. Second, please sign up for my email list. I have some more exclusive goodies coming soon that you won’t want to miss! Last but not least, Mark your calendars for the first episode of Underground Radio The Podcast for this Sunday, June 25th @ 11:11 am.
In the now, I release all judgment. Judgment that is cast upon me from others and judgment that I have cast upon myself. I am no longer there because I am here in the now. In the now I am safe.
The affirmations above are how I began typing this blog post at 4:00 am on December 19, 2020. A few hours before, I was feeling very triggered. The deep part is, it was only me triggering myself. In the past, I have been around energies that no longer served me resulting in me feeling very triggered. But this time there is nothing or no one that my ego can choose to blame for this incident.
By now I know and you should know, that we hold all the answers to our problems that we create. I’m choosing my words very wisely because it is what it is. We create our own problems because there are no problems when we are in the receptive mode of God. Although we know this, we often find ourselves in the same position because we don’t take the time to master what we are already aware of. Ok, that was a quick READ for you! And if it doesn’t apply to you, all is well; I am talking to myself in the now.
Why did I not apply the knowledge that I know to be true when I was in the field being triggered? Why am I still being social when God commanded me to be STILL???? These are not questions of judgment but more so, questions of growth. In order to grow, we must take action.
The action that we take should be action inspired directly from God, instead of action on autopilot from our triggers. -The Dopest Blogger Alive
Now that I have accessed the power of now everything is clear. When feeling triggered I can choose to take it all the way back to the basics. Back to the knowledge that I learned in the beginning stages of my spirituality. I can make a mental list of easy things for me to remember to rise above my triggers. When triggered, many of us forget and/or abandon all of the deep God-like knowledge that we possess. We must accept and remember that we are ALWAYS AND FOREVER CONNECTED TO SOURCE.
Many of us are being shown how important it is to learn how to balance our energy. Many have been triggered without knowing how to move through or after that energy. Here is my mental checklist created to assist me in rising above my personal triggers. May this list, assist you along with your personal list that I inspire you to create for yourself.
Talk to God Out Loud
With this exercise, I encourage you to be bold and execute this step no matter where you are or who’s around you. It’s as simple as this, would you rather stay fucked up from your triggers because you are defensive about spectators around you while you’re having a real moment? Or you travel your thoughts to the future, being too scared of being seen talking to your creator because you know you will be embarrassed after your triggers pass. If you would do any one of the scenarios above, choosing not to fully execute this step because of the said reasons, you shouldn’t judge yourself. However, you should challenge yourself towards growth because you do have the option to be deeply rooted in the now by releasing energy that no longer serves you directly to God.
Now of course, if you are able to do this step simply in your head that’s amazing but if you are triggered to the point where you know you need to get out of your head, talking directly to God out loud will definitely ground you in the now.
Some examples of things you could say to God are: “God I am thankful for the message in the now”; “God can you please guide my breathing and movement in the now?” “God right now I may not be in alignment in this exact moment but I know that you can easily guide me back there because I am directly connected to you”.
Some examples of things you can say to yourself (the God within) are “I am safe” ; “Right now all is well”; “I am divinely connected and protected”. “Everything is working out for my highest good”. “I am alive and I am breathing”. “The past is over and I am fully present in the moment.”
What are some other things that can be said to God in the heat of being triggered?
2. Basic Breathing/Imagining
Closing your eyes breathing in and out feeling your breath run down from your chest to your toes. While slowly breathing in and out it is beneficial to imagine yourself being and feeling safe. You can use the latest memory of you being safe or you can create a new safe vision on the spot. I really vibe with this step because imagination is the key to moving mountains. Imagination is a part of active faith. If you imagine yourself to safety God will guide your steps directly there.
3. Stretching
When you are feeling triggered it is a good idea to get the body moving in a natural flow. You should start by doing whatever feels good to you in the now. Stretch without deep thought. Some examples of stretches you can do are, holding your arms straight out like an airplane for 10-15 seconds while taking deep breaths. Another good one is to roll your neck slowly clockwise and then counterclockwise. If you are someone who has implemented daily exercise and yoga into your life then your natural stretches may be more in-depth. However, there is no right or wrong here. If you can remember to stretch this will likely distract your mind from thinking about or feeling the emotion that triggered you.
4. Silence
At this point in my spiritual journey, I recognize that Silence is a privilege. It’s a most wanted privilege for me. I could never get enough of silencing my thoughts or being still, deciphering which thoughts are mine deriving from source or which ones belong to the ego. Sometimes when you are triggered you may be so riled up that you are having a hard time reaching the privilege of silence. Your thoughts are so loud or your body is so out of alignment that being silent may be more harmful to you than good. My advice is to go the ease route. If you can turn off everything and sit in silence, or distance yourself from the crowd to just be, it is recommended. This is honestly a step that I desire to master. I desire the ability to stop all thoughts on my immediate command. Whew, that just gave me chills. This is my new affirmation! I have the ability to access silence whenever I want to. I can hear God clearly. I am able to stop thinking when I feel like it.
Triggers pop up here and there when you are on your journey. Don’t be stuck in them, instead prepare yourself by practicing how to overcome them in the now!
What does growth after being triggered look like? It looks like not judging or blaming anything or anyone for the isolated incidents. It feels like being receptive to the message that God wants you to receive about being triggered. When you are standing in your triggers it may feel as if you are stuck and you won’t reach the point of growth but that is not true.
When feeling triggered it may be helpful to shut the mind down instead of going to deeper depths, unlocking the root causes of what triggered you. Now, this all depends on how deeply you are triggered. This information is for those who experience triggers and your only goal is to come back to the now.
For me, following the thought or emotion that initially triggered me is not helpful at all. I know logically when you read this statement you may feel that it is a DUH statement. However, remember when you are truly triggered without mastery of getting yourself out of it, you may forget this and go down a rabbit hole of your thoughts.
“Wisdom is avoiding all thoughts that weaken you”-Wayne Dyer
I love you all. I hope that this D.O.P.E. post helps you rise above your triggers and take you to a place where you can healthily grow from them.
