Written by Chris Josh
Many of us have incurred some sort of trauma along the way. Some of us accumulated more than others. Nevertheless, trauma is relevant to our experiences. For example, if you had a relatively easy going upbringing, your first traumatic experience can be paralyzing. On the flip side, that same experience may not phase someone else who’s been dealing with traumatic experiences all their life.
Trauma comes in many forms: abuse, betrayal, bullying, loss of a loved one, breakup or divorce, cheating life partner, loss of a business, etc...
Most of us deal with these events the best way we know how, which is to try to forget about them. And that’s a logical solution. However, it’s not going to heal you from the traumas. It’s barely acting as a wet band-aid.
In my book, “City of Serpents: How To Get Over Betrayals & Abuse (2nd Edition),” I wrote about all of my traumatic experiences that lasted 42 years. It was extremely difficult writing the book because it triggered me-to the point I had a box of tissues nearby whenever I wrote. I’m not embarrassed to admit that.
I initially wrote the book as a memoir, but I discovered something along the way. I discovered how to heal myself from the abuse, betrayals, bullying, and more. That’s when I decided to include the healing aspect in my book.
I can’t tell you how extremely important it was for me to get over my traumas. I became more mentally and emotionally stable. And I was no longer triggered by my past. I was truly liberated from the bondage of negative energy.
Don’t get me wrong. It wasn’t a simple task. Healing traumas is hard work. However, the benefits are astronomical. We’re talking about a radical improvement in your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
This healing cannot be purchased. There’s nowhere on this green earth that you can go to and obtain it for any amount of money.
In fact, it’s so rewarding, you will feel like you stepped into paradise. You will feel whole and complete. You will grain a new zest and passion for life. You’ll eliminate your co-dependency.
You’ll finally fully experience your own love. Your desire for material things will decrease tenfold. And that’s not to say you’ll want to earn less money. In fact, you’ll become so productive that you’ll be increasing your value and worth, which will in turn mean your income will likely increase.
Many times, we care about the well-being of others in our lives and we neglect ourselves. For some reason, we like to act out as martyrs. However, by caring for yourself, you’re doing the entire world a favor because you’ll show up as your highest and best version of yourself; which provides a great benefit for those around you.
The key to healing your traumas is to understand that it takes time to get over each one. For example, in order to heal from one trauma, you may have to address it head on up to 10 times before you’re no longer triggered.
You owe it to yourself to invest 20-30 minutes a day to healing your traumas. The reward is absolutely worth it.
Having said all this, it’s a shame we’re not taught the importance of healing in grammar school. I pray one day it becomes part of the school curriculum so that we have a world full of peaceful, loving individuals who authentically want to see a better world where we all prosper together. I strongly believe this will eliminate hatred, jealousy, and envy.
2 comments
I knew there was something very special about your approach and you litteraĺly could see through me at 5 years old I wanted to arease myself like in school when you arease thing on the blackbord my parents Nevers spore to me about anything and I raised my brother he is 7 years younger then me. I asked my mother if I was adopted, I was so different from everybody in the family ,always was and will always be. I am healing at least searching to, everything you told me is so accurate to the smallest détails like walking alone, my neighbor, a woman who is doing witchcraft and hate me like hell but I pray every day and ask Gods help. I thank you for your help and believe me I am gratefull.
Amen, God has been revealing much and thank you does not express the words. You have literally changed my outlook on life and I’ve only just started reading your book. I pray that others see the value in your work.