Simply Always Awake Is Direct Experience Too Much for a Traumatized Person
Dec 24, 2024
Delve into the relationship between trauma and emotional engagement, as shadow work opens pathways to sensory experiences. Discover the fine line between passive awareness and active emotional involvement, vital for personal growth. Explore the intriguing ties between non-dual experiences and scientific concepts, including causality. Uncover hidden emotional layers through shadow work, encouraging confrontation with pain and belief systems. Lastly, embrace love as a non-dualistic experience that begins with self-awareness and self-love.
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Direct Experience and Trauma
- Explore direct experience of emotions without avoidance or overthinking.
- Address any trauma through somatic modalities, therapy, or relational work.
Mind Identification vs. Trauma
- Trauma does not prevent access to direct experience; mind identification can.
- Highly logical or analytical individuals may find direct experience more challenging.
Awareness vs. Involvement
- Be aware of sensations instead of getting involved with mitigating them.
- Direct awareness of sensations is more fulfilling than trying to control them.