How was your practice on 'Good Enough' from the March 2006 article? Who did you have the repeated reactions with? Why were you having these reactions? What did you discover?

You may have found your daily routine is repetitive. A routine you automatically react to and act upon in the moment. This action is repetition of a behavior or thought process. A process called triggering.

Triggering is an instant reaction, which brings up a memory. For example, post-it notes are a trigger. Imagine your mind with all these post-it notes as a constant reminder.

What does it trigger for you?
1) When you go shopping and you see a dress you want, but you have gained a few pounds.
2) You find you have hair loss while combing your hair.
3) While driving, someone cuts you off with no regards to safety.
4) Did you find yourself reacting? The result is you react within seconds. Your choice to act upon it determines the outcome.

Practice: Write down any of your pet peeves, stress you may be experiencing, memories you are still holding on to, and explore your reactions. Remember to write down your first reaction. Your first reaction is the truth of what you are feeling. I suggest you not use a lot of justification, stories or blame. Your practice will be more effective if you do so. By each of your reactions write down what action you would take.

Insight: Reaction is the feelings within your body. The action (act upon) is the thought process of your emotions. Use this practice and apply this to