Reactions to Life Events

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Reactions to Life Events]( Our past experiences, can and do, influence our emotional reactions and responses to present events. Our experiences color everything. The events of the past can have a profound effect on how we see our lives now and what we choose to believe about our world. Our past experiences can also influence our emotional reactions and responses to present events. Each of us reacts to stimulus based on what we have learned in life. There is no right or wrong to it; it is simply the result of past experience. Later, when our strong feelings have passed, we may be surprised at our reactions. Yet when we face a similar situation, again our reactions may be the same. When we understand those experiences, we can come that much closer to understanding our reactions and consciously change them. Between stimulus and reaction exists a fleeting moment of thought. Often, that thought is based on something that has happened to you in the past. When presented with a similar situation later on, your natural impulse is to unconsciously regard it in a similar light. For example, if you survived a traumatic automobile accident as a youngster, the first thing you might feel upon witnessing even a minor collision between vehicles may be intense panic. If you harbor unpleasant associations with death from a past experience, you may find yourself unable to think about death as a gentle release or the next step toward a new kind of existence. You can, however, minimize the intensity of your reactions by identifying the momentary thought that inspires your reaction. Then, next time, replace that thought with a more positive one. Modifying your reaction by modifying your thoughts is difficult, but it can help you to see and experience formerly unpleasant situations in a whole new light. It allows you to stop reacting unconsciously. Learning the reason for your reactions may also help you put aside a negative reaction long enough to respond in more positive and empowered ways. Your reactions and responses then become about what’s happening in the present moment rather than about the past. As time passes, your negative thoughts may lose strength, leaving only your positive thoughts to inform your healthy reactions. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Love this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Ending the Aftershocks of Traumatic Experiences]( By Eric Maisel Processing your trauma is key to living a life filled with purpose and free from pain. The only way out is through, which is the inspiration for Dr. Eric Maisel’s gentle and supportive course. Receive expert tools and practices to unpack and heal from your past — nurturing a wiser, more deliberate, more compassionate, and more resilient you. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Uncoupling Without Emotional Damage]( - [Increase Your Muscle Tone After 40 for Women]( - [Fix It With Food: Heal Your Body]( - [A Vagus Nerve Belly Bloat Rescue]( - [10-Minute Abs Workout to Banish Menopausal Belly Fat]( Recommended For You [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( [Learn More]( [Resistance Band Workout Anytime, Anywhere]( [Learn More]( [The Japanese Art of Happy Money]( [Learn More]( [The Secret Writing Mantra]( [Learn More]( [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( [Learn More]( [Soul-to-Soul Animal Communication]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( 2. [The Art of Manifesting Your Soulmate]( 3. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 4. [The Science of Medical Intuition]( 5. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 6. [The Menopausal Middle Menu Plan]( 7. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 8. [12-Minute Standing Abs Workout]( 9. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 10. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.