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As we're nearing the completion of the general outline of the program, or as I also like to call it the basic framework, our journey is far from over. As we approach this milestone, I'm excited to announce that we'll be moving into a new phase of our work together soon.
I'll be expanding the program to address your individual letters and experiences, which I like to refer to as your 'trauma x-rays.' Your personal reflections will serve as the expansion, participation, and for our continued growth and exploration in the Tricks of Trauma Program. Together, we'll apply the knowledge and insights we’ve gained thus far, to assist with your healing and transformation, bringing about positive changes in your life.
As you may have surmised, the metaphor of your journey to reach the top of your mountain serves as a powerful symbol. However, it's important to clarify that your climb to the top doesn't mean that you have reached a permanent state of bliss or a life free from challenges. You know, that you will finally just be able to sit at the top, living your life happily ever after, never having to deal with anything bothersome again.
Rather, it represents the ongoing process of growth and self-discovery. Even after moving through the healing process, you may face new challenges or setbacks along the way. Remember, your journey to climb to the mountaintop is not about reaching a destination, but rather it’s about embracing the continuous path of expanding your awareness.
To discover new people, places, and to rebuild your life with new constructs, in your exploration as an earth traveler, that will shape your new reality. You will begin to experience life with a fresh perspective, as you address your patterns and trauma, and become filled with curiosity, enthusiasm, and a renewed zest for life.
What will you actually experience once you reach the top of your mountain you might ask? At your pinnacle, you will come to recognize your own power, your innate abilities, and most importantly, your power to choose. Your newfound awareness will empower you to know that you can turn things around even in an instant.
When you are mired in the role of playing the victim, your ability to see your choices becomes clouded. And what happens when you cannot see your choices clearly? This lack of clarity is what leads you to all kinds of conflict.
And remember, when you experience conflict, who has slithered up to you? You guessed it, the slithering snake of opposing energy. This is why breaking free from the victim vortex is so vital, as it restores your ability to act and make choices, that are to your greatest benefit. Escaping its swirling clutches returns your power back to you.
Remember, you always have the power to choose, in each and every moment of your existence, you get to choose. And oftentimes, we don’t realize that remaining a victim is also a choice. And that’s okay, as it's important to recognize that all choices are valid and acceptable. There is no judgment of right or wrong.
Life in this world is not meant to be utopian, and we are currently shifting paradigms, birthing a new reality on a global scale, which unfortunately will incur more trauma to its earth travelers. But remember, from chaos comes order, and we will shift into a new world and new way of being by walking away from what doesn’t serve us.
Now is the time for us to unite and rebuild what we've neglected, to uplift our community into the one we envision. It all starts with individuals prioritizing their own well-being. Why? Because, as I've emphasized before, when you prioritize your own growth and happiness, and do what is to your greatest benefit, you naturally uplift and benefit those around you. Can you begin to see the ripple effect we can create by embracing this mindset?
This is why healing past trauma is so important, because as you move through this transition, by healing your psychological wounds, you will have more strength, resiliency, and the tricks or tools to handle and move through the coming times.
This is not a message of doom and gloom, but rather a unique juncture which is an unprecedented moment in our human history, in which we are all playing a part. Together we are shifting ourselves into a new reality, in which each and every individual is precious, worthy, and valued. It’s a return to holding a reverence for life and ending the age of disposability, that emerged from the aftermath of World War 2. Let’s restore HONOR amongst ourselves once again, and reclaim our humanity in the process.
And in order to accomplish this, we must move ourselves into the position of our self-trust and acceptance. Always remember, you are worthy just because you breathe.
And now, let’s begin the next vital episode in The Tricks of Trauma program, as we climb up the mountain together, conquering the peaks of our doubts and fear, as you come to recognize the beauty and strength within yourself. By cultivating trust in yourself and what you can do, you pave the way for your healing and transformation, as you bask in the radiant light of your self-acceptance.
Let’s begin our next eye-opening episode,
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