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Energy Loss After Chronic Trauma

What you can do about energy loss after chronic trauma? Childhood trauma encompasses a wide range of adverse experiences that occur during the formative years. The formative years are the time period between 0 to 8 years when the brain and neurobiological development are the fastest after birth. The formative years are a very influential and potent time; it is the time when a child defines who they are and who they will become in the future. The adverse experiences can range from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect, attachment issues, observing household dysfunction (such as domestic violence and narcissistic behaviours), or exposure to violence. Trauma in childhood is not merely the nature of the event but the profound and lasting impact it has on a child's developing brain, emotions, and sense of self . At the core, childhood trauma disrupts the fundamental sense of safety and security, which are required for healthy development. But the effects are far-reaching, im...

Happy Lives Experience Darkness




Happy Lives Experience Darkness

"Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. It is far better to take things as they come along with patience and equanimity." -Carl Jung, Mystic & Psychiatrist


We really are not here to live a life in a constant state of bliss. We are here to discern the truth of what we experience: to feel the pleasure and the pain. To understand and grow into our own beingness. We live in a diverse world of contrast, and we are not going to like everything. Can you imagine that? That would be pretty boooring.

It is up to us to look for the things that we do like and want but not condemn the things we do not like or don't want. The funny things about looking at things we don't want, is that it creates ideas and movement for what we do want. Hm. It sounds like it gives us more clarity. It is also up to us to react to things that we find challenging with more patience and an equanimity manner, as Jung states.

When we do live in this manner, we begin to look at others with compassion, love and kindness, rather than judgement. Judgement comes from believing our truth is the only truth. Truth is never constant. It always changes. What one believes, not all others will believe. What you believe to be true today, will not be true for you tomorrow. And that is just perfect.

Wake Up to Live with Desiree Leigh


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