Wisdom & Change

Hearing words of wisdom is no guarantee that I absorb the feelings around these insights. What penetrates our feelings and moves us to become convicted? Is it an answered prayer? Is it an experience that pushes through our awareness? What is that surge of emotion we feel when we have an unexpected experience? What are some examples of this phenomenon? We’re talking about ‘triggers’ that spark emotions. And the research says that while this is essentially a brain process, it does directly involve the heart. The feeling in your chest and whole body are the sensations connected to emotional triggers in the brain. Seeing something that strikes awe, any such surprising experience can be felt as well as noticed. What triggers an emotional experience and how does it change you? Seeing a beautiful scene? Falling in love? What of these experiences last and change you forever? They often overtake us unexpectedly. But we must be open to the inspiration all around us in the world, nature, people and experiences. Can you recall an experience where you felt emotion that still lasts and changed you?