When working through the layers of trauma It is not uncommon for us to uncover behaviorisms, habits and addictions that at one time were unconsciously made in hopes to create an internal energy shift; that would protect us mentally emotionally and/or physically. However, instead of these behaviorisms creating healing which lasted they blocked us from living our most authentic and best self.
When we have experienced trauma, it is too often from the people we were taught to depend on, or someone we should have been able to trust. The traumatic experience stunts us. because the ego forms protective perspectives and many times forms imaginaries and false identities to deal with the situation.
It is important to note that not all psychic trauma comes from abuse. Psychic trauma is the result of stressful events that shatter ones sense of security, making one feel helpless and make one believe the world is a dangerous place. Traumatic experiences often involve a threat to life or safety, but any situation that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and isolated can result in trauma, even if it doesn’t involve physical harm. It’s not the objective circumstances that determine whether an event is traumatic, but your subjective emotional experience of the event.
The mind doesn’t know the difference between physical, mental or psychic trauma. We get triggered just as much from emotional & psychological trauma as we do from physical trauma.
Not all the time are we aware of our sabotaging behaviorisms, other times we aren’t ready to let go and work with the raw feelings & emotions that behaviorism are suppressing. Other times the fear of letting go can be trigger a slew of compounded emotions and OCD behaviorisms all in itself.
Healing is like peeling an onion. This is why it takes time. We first start dealing with the outer layers Each layer that is dealt with gets down a little closer to the core wound.
We identify and address the “outer”layer first, and when that is “peeled away” the second layer reveals emotional symptoms more clearly. The deeper layers of trauma are physical imbalances and illness.
The first layer of the onion is the core belief that we need something or someone to make us happy. Our core beliefs that have been hidden in the shadow self usually manifest as severe depression and/or self destructive behaviorisms help us to become aware of our patterns of self-hatred that stem from abandonment manifest as karmic themes of shame, victimization, betrayal and self sabotage.
Purging these lower vibrational energies is the beginning of serious inner growth which leads to spiritual transformation.
The second layer is the belief that we are victims. Life does not happen to us. We are simply experiencing the end result of our decisions, thoughts and behavior prior to this moment. All we need to do is become aware of our thoughts and take responsibility for our actins for us to experience lasting happiness.
The next layer is learning from our negative emotions instead of getting stuck in them.. When negative emotions bubble up, we have to first create awareness and not dwell on them. If we feel a negative emotions, and understand why we are feeling how we are feeling. The peeling process is simply the acknowledgement of the feeling and going deeper to the root cause.
The last layer is judgment. Judgment causes most of our suffering because it keeps us blocked in the feeling and limitation . We judge something as good or bad, right or wrong, like or not like, and depending on how we judge it we either feel pain or pleasure. It is probably the hardest layer to peel, because it is the basis of who we are and how we perceive the world. If we let go of judgment, we don’t have to do anything, we just are. Once we let go of judgment, we will find ourselves in natural state which is acceptance. .
When we heal we shed old aspects of our character and personality. Like a snake we shed our skin and transcend into yet another version of ourselves.
Healing Trauma requires us to visit and re-open old wounds again and again. Like peeling an onion. Layer after layer of imbalances and weakness are corrected.
The first layer may reveal that you have allot of anger and fear . The next layer may reveal how you are a people pleasers or codependent. While a deeper layer may reveals triggers and why you struggle with addictions. Wherever you are still experiencing pain, denial, fear, or anger, that is a were you are blocked from growing .
Healing the Mind
The mind may be in denial of the trauma. Denial must be healed to begin.
journaling helps one to fully acknowledge their pain and see where their mind became disassociated from the trauma and became blocked in a victim conscious . Healing requires
looking at where and how this identity has taken over in order to reclaim his/her power on every level.
Every person is uniquely different with specific needs. Each and every human being is born with innate intelligence and wisdom which intuitively guides us to identify and address the “outer”layer first, and when that is “peeled away” the second layer reveals Itself more clearly. Sometimes there are emotional symptoms other times physical.The analogy of peeling an onion can be applied to this process.
Healing the Heart
Forgiveness is essential to letting go of the pain. Forgiveness to others and oneself is necessary to let go of the illusion that one could have changed something or that the victimized individual did something wrong.
Healing the Body
Rituals, prayer and daily practices to heal, clear and recognition the body, mind and spirit.
Massage and bodywork can be very helpful to release physical blocks created from stress and old karmic conditioning held in the fascia.
Many times an experience unfolds and things happen in our lives that get our attention. Very often a layer will consist of a specific miasm plus another issue, such as a chakra that needs attending too, or a trauma that was never adequately resolved.
Feeling “stuck” heavy, detached brain fogged are many manifestations of old trauma. Old trauma makes it difficult to move on from the event for a prolonged period of time causing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). While emotional trauma is a normal response to a disturbing event, it becomes PTSD when your nervous system gets ”stuck” and you remain in psychological shock, unable to make sense of what happened or process your emotions.
Healing spiritually, be it body shaming, codependency, depression, self-loathing, etc., have multiple layers and to fully heal these issues, you must uncover and heal each layer and with each layer you get closer to the core, of the issue. Once you heal the core you healed the root cause and you are free from that particular wound. Each layer is important and each must be addressed, but until the core issue is revealed, the problem will keep coming up. That’s how Spirit shows us there is more healing that needs to be done!
Ultimately the human body and mind are self healing organisms and are constantly trying to heal and repair itself. The way to support thisis by reducing toxic and immune burdens to the body, providing vital and energized nutrition, and practicing a lifestyle that respects the subtle needs and rhythms of the body.
Trauma recovery tip 1: Get moving
A.Do Yoga, body mind medicine, weight training, breath work or dance! Anything you do in your body is beneficial! Trauma disrupts your body’s natural equilibrium, freezing you in a state of hyperarousal and fear. As well as burning off adrenaline and Releasing endorphins, exercise and movement can actually help repair Your nervous system.
B. Try to exercise for 20- 30 minutes everyday. Or three 10-minute spurts of exercise per day are just as good.
C.Add a mindfulness element. Instead of focusing on your thoughts. Distracting yourself while you exercise, focus on your body and how it Feels as you move. Notice the sensation of your body.
Tip 2: Don’t isolate
A. Create a support system.
B. Get involved in your community, take up a hobby, spend time with friends and volunteer is very centering and grounding.
C. Spending time with people makes us feel as if we aren’t alone and helps us to taking our mind off what’s troubling us. It also allows us to get a fresh perspectives by taking a step back. to create a better mind.
Tip 3: Self-regulate your nervous system.
A. Do body mind medicine, yoga,
B. breath work to help Clear, heal and reconditioning the body and mind.
Tip 4 : Create healthy Lifestyle practices
A. Eat Whole foods that are high in vitamins, minerals antioxidants.
B. Stay hydrated
C. Exercise
D. create balance in every day life that include fun into your life.
E.After a traumatic experience, worry or fear may disturb your sleep patters and create insomnia. Try to get plenty of sleep by having herbs like skulls cap and chamomile in a tea and doing meditation before bed.
Laura Schwalm is a Master Psychic Healer, Medium who specializes in Healing The Effects of Psychic Trauma. To read about Laura and her services go to http://pureenergyhealer.com
