Here's how I do it.
In addition to our physical bodies, we also have an emotional body. This exists in a similar shape and form to our physical one, but serves to represent the feelings that we experience.
When we experience pain, and it goes unresolved, this leads to #trauma formation. Imagine you have injured a muscle and not allowed it to heal properly, you will experience the build up of scar tissue and you will likely see a decrease in the muscles function (inflammation, soreness, lack of mobility).
The same thing occurs with our emotional body. This is what causes us to become "triggered". A past event, still unresolved, is carried with us. When something in our external reality "touches", or #triggers that past experience, the emotional charge from the original (singular or multiple events compounded) is released.
So, what can you do to start resolving emotional trauma in yourself?
Fortunately for us, there are lots of healthy options today! Therapy is excellent. Speaking with a friend, or loved one functions in a similar manner. Spending time in nature is also great!
Want to learn how to work on these issues yourself? Here's how I've learned to heal past emotional wounds.
Step 1: Find a safe and quiet place. In order to do this work you need to be comfortable (safe) and free from distractions (quiet).
Step 2: Take a few minutes to relax your body and mind. I find that a few (5-10) deep breathes is a great way to do this.
Pro Tip : Mind really racing today? On a sheet of paper, right down all the things you are responsible for. Tell yourself "I (name), promise to, once more, take responsibility for all of these actions, after I finish this work." Try it! It really works!
Step 3: Acknowledge an emotional wound you are carrying. How? Simply set an intention to allow something that you want to, and are ready to heal, to come to your conscious awareness. You can ask yourself something like "please bring something to my awareness that is ready to be healed".
Step 4: Express love and compassion towards this part of yourself. This can be tricky because you are going to focus on two things at once. One part of your mind is acknowledging this past experience where you were wounded, while another part of your mind is expressing love and compassion.
** think about when a friend comes to you after a bad day. How do you treat them? You might listen attentively, offer words of advice, or simply give them a hug. This is the way you want to practice treating yourself
Done correctly you will find a feeling of release that arises after a few minutes of doing this practice.
Feeling like your stuck? Ask yourself (or more accurately, the wounded part of yourself) "What do you need in order to be healed"? Listen carefully enough and you will hear an answer!
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