Feeling the Divide?

Feeling the Divide? How Political Triggers Can Lead to Personal Growth

In a world that seems highly polarized—especially with the upcoming US election—it’s easy to feel divided, even from close friends and family.

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💵 Up Against a Trillion-Dollar System

Media and political discourse are expertly designed to push our primal buttons—using tactics like provoking fear, labeling, groupthink, black-and-white thinking, and catastrophizing to keep us divided.

It’s easy to get emotionally hooked if we’re not aware. Remember, attention is the world’s number one currency—be conscious of how you spend yours.

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🤔 Ever Wondered Why?

Our reactions often come from being “triggered”—when our nervous system automatically shifts into fight, flight, or freeze mode, often without us realizing it.

If you’ve felt this discomfort, it’s not just about the person or topic. It’s a sign that unresolved fears and past experiences are surfacing from within, and this is completely normal. Recognizing this is the first step toward healing and emotional freedom.

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🌱 What If This Divide Is a Tool for Growth?

Humanity is collectively facing its own shadow—a painful yet essential part of our evolution.

“The only way out is through” - Robert Frost

This means, instead of avoiding or attacking, we can choose to face these emotions, integrate them, and use them as stepping stones to greater consciousness. Otherwise, we’ll remain stuck, repeating these destructive cycles.

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❌ “Triggers Are Gifts, Showing Us Where We Are Not Free” - Eckhart Tolle

It’s uncomfortable but true: it’s easier to look outward and point fingers than to turn within and take personal responsibility. Yet, this courageous inner work is exactly what leads to self-awareness and transformation.

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☮️ “I Choose to Stand for Peace, Not Against War” - Mother Teresa

When asked to attend an anti-war protest, Mother Teresa famously declined, saying she’d only attend a peace rally. She chose to focus her energy on what she wanted to create, rather than what she opposed.

In these polarizing times, our triggers can be a path to self-awareness, healing, and ultimately, a more conscious, united world.

Stay Courageous

Dean Arcan