The Inner Practice
Honest reflections on what it means to be human. How to navigate life with grace and remember your infinite nature. For people who are ready to trust themselves, listen to themselves, honor themselves — and take full ownership of their life.
Written by Anna Scott.
Why Do Certain People Always Trigger Me? Understanding the Mirror Effect.
He was standing in front of me, yelling. My chest tightened. I wanted to disappear. For years, I called him abusive. I said he made me small. But the truth I couldn't see then? I was already small—long before he ever raised his voice.
I used to collect evidence against certain people—my first husband, a demanding boss, a client who questioned everything. Each one seemed to have power over me. My stomach would twist. My voice would go tight. I'd replay their words for days, building an airtight case for why they were the problem.