soulbriety

Trauma… this word may feel overused or redundant, and there is a very good reason for that: it is THE root of most of our problems & often leads to unhealthy behaviors: addiction of any kind, toxic relationship patterns, mental health issues like depression, anxiety, & PTSD, and social impediments.

The crazy thing is that the actual trauma is not what causes these complications. I mean yes, it is the catalyst or precursor, but what actually causes these issues is our inability to cope with the effects of the trauma, thus leaving it unresolved.

We must resolve trauma in order to move forward & heal. This may seem obvious, but the reality is that most of us walk through life with unhealed wounds, unaware, or maybe even in denial of how much it is hindering our well-being.

There are endless ways to work toward internal healing. Seeing a counselor, working with a coach, or joining a support group are all popular and effective methods, but there is so much you can do.. on your own.. today!.. to start this necessary & rewarding process.

One of my favorite practices is meditation. The benefits of meditation go far beyond what I could say in a single post, but I do have a strong book recommendation for anyone looking to start:

For a simple strategy on your own, I invite you to use this method I thought up, using the acronym AIR. It’s easy to remember because ironically, one of the best tools for healing is something we all inherently have access to: our breath!

AIR means:

Step 1: Acknowledge: First, we identify what happened, how it hurt us, and how it’s impacting our life today.

Step 2: Integrate: Next, we process this history by compartmentalizing it as a memory, and recognize how it has a part in who we are today. We rename it from part of our current state, to part of our story.

Step 3: Release: Finally, we thank the part of us that was attempting to protect us, but actually impeded our growth. We give permission to that energetic chord to be cut, and detach with love, realizing we aren’t responsible for our trauma, but that we can now take responsibility for our recovery & healing.

For a guided mediation where I walk you through this process, I humbly invite you to tune into this week’s episodes on my podcast: “Soulbriety Segments” on Spotify.

I know this is a triggering topic, but I challenge you: with support, from myself or others, bravely face the triggers instead of turning away from them. The more we address, the more we heal, and with proper support & guidance, you can transmute your trauma into your highest soul expansion!