Traumatic Engergy

Traumatic symptoms are not caused by the ‘triggering’ event itself.

They stem fro the frozen residue of energy that has not been resolved and discharged;

this residue remains trapped in the nervous system where it can wreak havoc on our bodies and spirits.

The long-term,

alarming,

debilitating,

and often bizarre symptoms of PTSD develop when we cannot complete the process of moving in,

through and out of the ‘immobility’ or ‘freezing’ state.

However,

we can thaw by initiating and encouraging our innate drive to return to a state of dynamic equilibrium.

In our often unsuccessful attempts to discharge these energies,

we may become fixated on them.

Like a moth drawn to a flame,

we may unknowingly and repeatedly create situations in which the possibility to release ourselves from the trauma trap exists,

but without the proper tools and resources most of us fail.

The result,

sadly,

is that many of us become riddled with fear and anxiety and are never fully able to feel at home with ourselves or our world.

Many war veterans and victims of sexual abuse know this scenario only too well.

They may spend months or even years talking about their experiences,

reliving them,

expressing their anger,

fear,

and sorrow,

but without passing through the primitive immobility response and releasing the residual energy,

they will often remain stuck in the traumatic maze and continue to experience distress.

Fortunately,

the same immense energies that create the symptoms of trauma,

when properly engaged and mobilized,

can transform the trauma and propel us into new heights of healing,

mastery,

and even wisdom.

Trauma resolved is a great gift,

returning us to the natural wold of ebb and flow,

harmony,

love,

and compassion.

#PTSD