Who or what is your button pusher??

I can’t count how many times a client has sat across from me during a session and said something to the effect of “I’ve already worked through this issue. I went to years of counseling for this. Why does it keep coming up? I thought it was healed.” My response is always the same… it just means that there is more to heal. It does not negate the work you have done, it simply means there is more to do:)
The truth of the matter is that if it’s still coming up, there’s still work to be done. There’s something there. You can’t push a button if there isn’t a button to push. If something is triggering you and affecting you emotionally there’s something to move, something to transmute.
Look Within…. and ask yourself, what within me is being activated? Then listen to the guidance within you, or seek out some support if you don’t feel clear, so that you can move the energy that is creating the conflict. it can be that simple. Maybe journal for a bit on why it pisses you off or hurts you. In doing that you may have the awareness of where it is coming form and sometimes, that is all you need.  A little light to shine on the dark areas. Other times, you do need more help. A book, a session with someone that can support you or a class to help you learn how to move that old energy. If you listen, your intuition will guide you to the next best step for YOU.
What is extremely important is not to get down on yourself. Don’t go to that place… the one I have seen a lot of my clients go to, where you negate all of the work you HAVE done. Just remember, it is a work in progress. Just like peeling the onion… we do it layer by layer by layer right?
So, the question is, Who or What pushes your buttons? Those people, those situations are your greatest teachers.. if you are willing to learn.  ~ Sunny Dawn Johnston
PS: I’d love to hear your thoughts on button pushers. Who are yours? What does it reveal to you…  about you? Please share your comments below:)