There is a subtle line between codependency and caring for many. When you see others suffering, remember they are capable of finding this within themselves and your expression of joy merely accentuates the desire for that experience. Let them have their experience surrounded by love and compassion rather than any level of interference trying to shoulder their burden for them.

When we embrace the intricate makeup of our being, and learn our unique way of weaving love into our daily lives then it really starts to shift things. In the integration of our various layers - lie signposts and signals as to where to find the alchemy of transformation.

If you weren’t with us last week, you can catch up here. This week, I promised to share my biggest challenge, a secret I harbored in my body, that was like a monster under my bed. I managed to suppress it from my conscious awareness for a very long time, but fear was still present.

A friend of mine called this week after watching the news and she talked about feeling fear, anxiety and dread about world events. After talking for a while I realized how often I try to avoid the discomfort of life’s events. The truth is that, despite my discomfort, terrible things happen every day.

One of the more recent developments in trauma therapy is taking center stage is the use of psychedelics or certain plant medicines like cannabis. The FDA has been allowing clinical trials and while it isn’t a new approach, it is having a burst of growth due to the growing legitimization of these medicines for mental health issues.

I have a host of memories that I’ll call trauma memories. I was molested as a little girl of about 4 and it was so horrifying, that I suppressed it for a very long time. I had so many symptoms of this abuse, but having not been taught about it I just moved through life not understanding it for a long time.

There has been increased awareness and attention placed on the treatment of trauma. Soldiers returning from the World War I & II were routinely assigned to long-term medical wards and heavily medicated. But recently the treatment of trauma has become more enlightened.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder refers to a constellation of symptoms that can be experienced at any time following a traumatic event. PTSD is a normal response to abnormal events.