The Memory of Pain
It is important to find people with whom we can disclose our stories of pain, in exchange for therapeutic identification, understanding, empathy, caring and helpfulness. In this process our mind can create new associations to trauma, which allow us ultimately to transform problems into spiritual growth. We can identify and be thankful for the positive differences between us and our environment, then and now. We can remove the defensive barriers that interfere with our ability to release negative energies and internalize positive ones. We can demonstrate this change in actions, communications, feelings and thoughts. We can allow ourselves to feel, hear, see, touch, taste and smell a broad range of healthy positive stimuli. This helps us to disempower and heal the old energies of trauma.
There are blessings that look like twinkling lights, at the edges of despair. There is a point of perfect peace at the very center of our being, despite the tornado of terror surrounding us. When we withdraw into emptiness with acceptance, we can open our eyes to divine grace. There are no distractions or “fixes” that heal. But if we listen carefully, there is a soft voice whispering solutions in our ears. When our mind mutters incomprehensible thoughts, we can ask our hearts to pray for us. When we are feeling the sting of physical pain, we might recall the feeling of soft, warm, comforting caresses from those we love. We are apprentice alchemists with the power of Heaven within us. When we remember this, the painful burdens of lead can be transformed into the gold of enlightenment. Our eyes then see the white dove of peace filling the sky with its beauty, and we prideful human warriors can lay down our bloodied swords, and humbly bow in reverence to higher truth.
WWW.MARYCOOKMA.COM Mary Cook is the author of “Grace Lost and Found: From Addictions and Compulsions to Satisfaction and Serenity”, available from Barnes & Noble bookstores, Amazon.com, etc. She is a national speaker and has a private practice in San Pedro, CA. Mary is available for telephone and office counseling, guided meditation, speaking engagements and in-service training. Contact her at MaryCookMA@att.net and see website for further information.
