Multidimensional Shadow Work
Many of us long for a world filled with harmony and happiness, but unfortunately, that's not always the reality we face. Every day, traumatized soldiers return from war, people in war-torn areas struggle to rebuild their lives, and individuals of all ages and backgrounds experience the devastating effects of trauma. Whether it manifests as flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, addiction, chronic pain, or a general sense of dissatisfaction with life, trauma can leave a lasting impact. Often, these painful experiences are rooted in childhood trauma, which may not even be consciously recognized by the individual. That's why the Multidimensional Shadow Work is so important - it provides a way to heal past hurts and integrate those experiences into a more positive, fulfilling present and future. Whether you're struggling with grief, mental illness, addiction, or any other challenge, the Multidimensional Shadow Work can help you find resolution and healing.
Life can be unpredictable, and we may experience phases where it feels like everything is falling apart. It's like a train that has been derailed, or we're drifting aimlessly without direction. When we find ourselves in situations like these, it may be a sign that we need to seek re-integration. These experiences are valid and necessary for our development, and learning from them can be fascinating and beneficial. Paying attention to the triggers of our memories can help us heal. A trigger is anything that brings a traumatic memory from our past to the surface. It can be a word, a tone of voice, a smell, a face, a place, or any situation or thing that makes us feel uneasy. When we recognize a trigger, it's a reminder of a previous wound and a signal to address the issue. The Multidimensional Shadow Work is a practical and powerful way to use triggers to re-integrate the fractured aspects of ourselves and become whole again. It's like re-integrating streams back into a river, which gives the river more water and energy. Each time we re-integrate a lost part of ourselves, we have more energy and enjoy a greater level of consciousness than before. We are all a work in progress, and there's always more expansion on the horizon. The beauty of our lives is that we are never truly in a "finished" state. Once we begin to uncover ourselves, we find that we were born with freedom, integrity, joy, and love. We've simply been conditioned to forget these gifts.
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It's important to recognize that everyone experiences post-traumatic stress to some degree, regardless of their upbringing. While those with a formal diagnosis of PTSD have experienced trauma to a degree that negatively impacts their daily life, all of us have been affected by traumatic experiences. Understanding how the human mind works can help shed light on this phenomenon. The subconscious mind controls the autonomic aspects of living, like heartbeat and digestion, while the conscious mind is responsible for focus, learning, and evolution. The subconscious mind takes control of learned behaviors, making them automatic and freeing up the conscious mind to attend to other things. However, this can also mean that the subconscious mind takes control of negative beliefs and memories, which can interfere with a person's life. It's important to recognize when this is happening and to work to uncover and address the root cause of these negative behaviors and beliefs.
It's important to understand that suppressed memory is a real phenomenon that can occur when a traumatic situation is so overwhelming that the memory of it is unconsciously blocked. While some may dispute the concept, I believe that just about everyone has experienced some degree of suppressed memory. Trauma can come in many forms, and what might seem like a minor event to some can be traumatic to others. When someone experiences a traumatic event, they may suppress the memory in order to cope with the emotional distress. This can lead to fragmented memories that are dissociated from the self. This means that the sensory aspects of a memory, such as sound, taste, smell, sight, and emotion, can be stored separately. This can happen when a situation is particularly traumatizing and the mind suppresses certain aspects of a memory deeper than others. For example, a person who has been sexually abused in childhood may have no memory of the actual event, but could be triggered by a familiar scent. The scent can bring back the emotional aspect of the memory, causing a wave of panic or nausea. This can be confusing because the person might not recognize the trigger or remember the event, leading them to question their own sanity.
Dissociation is a defense mechanism that the mind uses to cope with traumatic experiences. It can be mild or severe, and is seen on a spectrum the same way that trauma is. At the mild end of dissociation, a person might daydream or go numb. At the severe end, a person might completely detach from reality and even create new identities. This can happen after experiencing ritual abuse, sexual abuse, or the ravages of war. Dissociation creates a split within the person between their conscious and subconscious selves, and if it happens frequently, can lead to many splits within the individual. It's important to understand these concepts in order to work through and heal from suppressed memories.
Sometimes, when we go through traumatic experiences, our minds can dissociate from the events to protect us from the pain and discomfort. This can be a survival mechanism to prioritize mental and emotional survival. For example, if a small child is dependent on someone who is abusing them, they may have no choice but to remain attached to that person. However, dissociating from experiences can also push them out of our awareness, making it difficult to process and heal from them. It's important to recognize when this is happening and seek help if needed.
It's interesting to think about how our early experiences shape us and how we learn to accept or reject certain parts of ourselves based on the reactions of those around us. It's easy to see how this can lead to self-hate and a sense of emptiness, especially if we continue to suppress those rejected aspects of ourselves as we grow older. But it's important to remember that our soul is always striving for wholeness, and that means being brave enough to confront those suppressed parts and integrate them back into our sense of self. It's not always an easy process, but it's a necessary one if we want to live a truly authentic and fulfilling life.
Your soul is energy, and it is responsible for creating both your mind and body as well as your emotions. All three aspects of a person are actually made up of soul. Your body is a projection of your soul's physical form, while your mind is a projection of your soul's mental state. Your emotions, on the other hand, are how your soul consciously perceives and communicates. Given this understanding, the three pillars of health are body, mind, and emotions; and emotions can be viewed as the language of the soul. If you adopt this perspective, then the key to "soul health" is really your "emotional health." When we use the word soul, we are referring to the very essence of a person's being. In English, the terms soul and heart can be used interchangeably. This is why someone who is speaking from the core of their being might say, "I know in my heart that (fill in the blank)." What this means is that deep down, we understand that the heart of our experience in life is not just mental or physical, but also emotional. This idea makes sense because babies and children experience the world largely through their emotions. Emotions are not only the heart of our lives, but also the heart of our relationships. And because emotions are the foundation of relationships, they are often the most vulnerable part of our lives.
