Shannon wrote these reflections for you!
 

Our collective awareness has gone from thinking, “What's wrong with you?” to asking, “What happened to you?” and now focusing on, “Who was there for you?”  Research has shown that a simple retelling of a traumatic experience does not always deeply heal the one who suffers. The majority of my clients find it helpful- when they are ready- to build a new relationship with a traumatic experience by re-approaching the memory and inviting a shift.

A high-strung nervous system and negative subconscious beliefs can block our intellect from implementing what we know would help. First, we need to regulate (calm) our nervous system. The ground of the earth is here for us, and we can ground in the depths of our inner being.

“I can’t meditate.” It’s said all the time. People say this with embarrassment, frustration, or quiet defeat. They aren’t lazy. They want the peace meditation promises—but when they sit, their minds explode with noise. Meditative ability is crucial for the process of emotional regulation and personal liberation. If we want to regulate our nervous system from flight/fight (or a low but persistent anxiousness) toward a calmer state, we need to practice observing our thoughts.