Dear diary,
Today brought a striking “revelation”: it feels as though all the struggles we endure in our lives resemble weights in a gym, used in resistance training. Behind the facade of these struggles lies a version of our Self that remains strong and unaffected by the specific trauma. This viewpoint has both spiritual and metaphysical dimensions. Somehow, we must “claim” or “evoke” this version of ourselves to become strong enough to tackle these “weights”. This notion seems incredible, yet it makes sense. How else, for instance, could survivors of Nazi concentration camps withstand such trauma? Psychotherapy alone might not reach these depths, I’m beginning to think. Perhaps there’s something I’m missing.
I understand some might advocate for a balanced approach, analyzing one’s traumas while also embracing one’s inner light and strength. The approach described leans heavily towards recognizing one’s strength, yet it prompts a deep introspection. It encourages us to find within ourselves resources that surpass the superficial impact of traumas. In reality, these traumas are mere episodes in our journey, lacking true existential significance; they are illusions. In contrast, the strength to counteract these forces seems to possess a genuine spiritual essence. It’s not easily understood…
