Trauma survivor therapy and soul growth happen in parallel

Trauma survivor therapy and soul growth happen in parallel

For our healing tree to soar into the sky of our potentials, the roots need to be deep, strong and healthy. We can only grow into mature, soul power in parallel with robust shadow work.

To move from trauma survivor into soul warrior, we are not ignoring or rejecting our wounded human parts; we need to address them head on. By processing them with courageous love, our roots flourish and space is created for upward expansion. A solid human foundation, carved out of challenges resolved, supports our search for greater truth.

Inner work and spiritual awakening are correlated in the other direction too. A spiritual practice expands our consciousness; we remember our true Self and draw on the unlimited love, peace and wisdom that live within us. This light makes it easier to shine away the shadows and let the pain of the past go.

A caution: focusing only on one direction gets us stuck. Just doing the heavy lifting of therapy becomes exhausting and discouraging. We might be shifting old emotions, but without better feelings to replace them, can end up churning in circles. We are moving in the mud but not getting out of it.

And to only do spiritual practices, without addressing our wounded parts directly, makes us top heavy. Fine when we are on the mat, but the first puff of wind blows us over. This has been called spiritual bypassing. Trauma never healed through denial.

So, dear soul warrior, do both in parallel. Access great Love every day, and bring it to your endarkened parts. Transmuted trauma becomes the foundation for enduring, powerful presence.

James Hands Holistic Psychologist Spiritual Hypnotherapist Author and creator of Awaken Therapy https://www.awakentherapy.com.au/

Disclaimer: this episode is for education and information purposes only. It does not constitute individual advice and the information contained may not be applicable or appropriate for everyone. If you need support, consider seeking individualised support from a qualified health professional.