Speaker: Jeff Jarvis

After last Sunday’s message, I’ve been thinking a lot about the kinds of situations that trigger overreactions on my part.  Though there are a number that come to mind, there’s one I’ve been thinking a lot about…

It happens when I notice things left lying around in our home, especially when we’re about to have people over. This causes anxiety and stress to grow inside me. I start pointing blame, barking orders at family members, even saying mean things. It’s like I temporarily lose my mind and act out of character. I often don’t realize I’m doing it until it’s too late. By that point though, the insults and accusations have left their wounds. It’s a regretful and troubling pattern that’s been with me for a long time.

As embarrassing as that is to admit, I know I’m not alone. Many of us are being subconsciously triggered by things that others are doing and saying. Some of us will overreact, others will under react. Sadly, both patterns can create all kinds of relational damage in the process.

The weird thing is, I’ve never really thought about what’s behind my patterned behavior. What is my subconscious so concerned about to cause that reaction? Wouldn’t it be nice to understand what our minds, bodies, or brains are so fearful of or anxious about? Experts suggest that gaining this awareness is key to breaking free of these patterns.

So this Sunday I’m talking about some common drivers that perpetuate these sabotaging patterns in our lives!  Invite a friend and join us in the gym – either in person or online.

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