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Using Emotional Triggers as a Roadmap to Healing

Triggers have gotten a bad rap in recent times. We're terrified of being triggered and we're scared of triggering others. We tiptoe across eggshells in our interactions. In return, we expect others to do the same. To mind themselves to avoid ruffling our feathers or crushing those fragile eggshells that surround our deepest wounds. In this article we’ll flip this perception—the one that vilifies triggers—on its head. We'll explore why welcoming emotional triggers is a necessary step in the process of deep healing. And how the things and people that trigger us serve as messengers and as tour guides, leading us to the areas that need to be healed.

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Personal Empowerment, Self-Reclamation Ashley Melillo Personal Empowerment, Self-Reclamation Ashley Melillo

Bring the True You to the Surface: 10 Ways to Reclaim the Hidden Aspects of Yourself

We give aspects of ourselves away or hide them away for many reasons—others' expectations, traumatic experiences, societal or cultural expectations, etc. To harness our authentic power, we must work to reclaim these lost aspects of self. Read on to find out how to reclaim missing aspects of yourself.

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The 3 Mirrors of Perception

If you’ve heard people say things like “If you don’t like your life, look at yourself because your life is just showing you who you are,” and have felt dissatisfied with this shame-inducing explanation, keep reading. There’s a whole lot more to the concept of ‘spiritual mirrors’ than this one limiting idea.

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Outer Purpose, Personal Empowerment Ashley Melillo Outer Purpose, Personal Empowerment Ashley Melillo

How to Expand Your Outer Purpose Comfort Zone

When it comes to comfort zones, there’s a sweet spot. A point at which you’re growing and expanding with intention while also being mindful not to over-extend and burnout. Keep reading if you’d like to know how to expand your career comfort zone with intention. Be sure to read this post first if you haven’t already.

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Outer Purpose, Personal Empowerment Ashley Melillo Outer Purpose, Personal Empowerment Ashley Melillo

How to Release Fear-Based Limiting Beliefs

Do you have dreams, goals, and ideas that roam through your mind and spark excitement in your soul? Do you find yourself constantly talking yourself out of pursuing these dreams and ideas? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading. In this article, we call out the driving force behind all that dream-squashing naysayer self-talk and teach you how to break free from it.

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