Healing Negative Emotions | Awakening

Summary

In this video, Asynor addresses a question regarding the integration of PTSD with non-duality. The response explores how PTSD is rooted in resistance, and how non-duality can help by embracing these feelings rather than trying to escape them. Asynor suggests a practice of self-awareness and acceptance through breathing, which helps calm the mind and allows one to fully feel the emotions tied to PTSD without resistance. The key message is that healing through non-duality is about accepting negativity with gratitude, transforming it naturally, and recognizing that all emotions, even pain, are part of the unified experience of existence.

Takeaways

• 😀 Non-duality is not a practice but a realization of what *is*, where ego and resistance dissolve.
• 😀 PTSD symptoms can be integrated with non-duality by accepting and embracing negative emotions without resistance.
• 😀 The key to processing PTSD through non-duality is not to avoid or escape, but to stay present and accept feelings as they are.
• 😀 The practice of self-love begins with acknowledging negative emotions, such as shame or fear, and expressing gratitude for their presence.
• 😀 Healing from PTSD through non-duality involves not trying to change or eliminate feelings but to simply be with them and allow them to transform.
• 😀 Breathing exercises help create stability and calm the mind, providing a space to connect with your emotions and vibration.
• 😀 Resistance to negative emotions perpetuates PTSD symptoms, while acceptance allows them to transform naturally.
• 😀 In non-duality, everything, including negative emotions, is part of the same universal experience and should be accepted as such.
• 😀 Self-acceptance and embracing negativity help to transform low vibrations into more balanced states without the need for forceful change.
• 😀 The mind's attempt to escape or find safety through thoughts can be countered by focusing on breath and returning to the present moment.
• 😀 PTSD symptoms are not separate from you; by embracing them with acceptance, you dissolve the ego’s need for control and allow healing to occur.

Q & A

What is non-duality, as discussed in the script?

Non-duality refers to the realization that all things—thoughts, emotions, sensations—are part of the same unified existence. It's the understanding that there is no separation between self and the rest of reality, and it emphasizes the acceptance of what is, without resistance.

How can PTSD symptoms integrate with the practice of non-duality?

PTSD symptoms can integrate with non-duality by recognizing that these symptoms are part of your experience and accepting them without resistance. Rather than trying to escape or change the feelings, you embrace them as part of the present moment, allowing them to transform naturally.

Why is it difficult to detach from seeking safety during PTSD triggers?

It is difficult because PTSD triggers often activate deeply ingrained survival responses, prompting the individual to seek safety through thoughts of escape or avoidance. These responses are rooted in fear and resistance, making it hard to stay present with the emotions without trying to escape them.

What is the main practice suggested to work with PTSD and non-duality?

The main practice involves grounding yourself through focused breathing and becoming aware of the physical sensations and emotions in your body. This practice is designed to stop the mind from controlling your reactions, allowing you to stay with the feeling of PTSD without attempting to change or escape it.

What role does gratitude play in healing PTSD through non-duality?

Gratitude plays a key role by allowing you to acknowledge and accept the emotions or symptoms you’re experiencing. Instead of resisting the negative feelings, you express gratitude, saying ‘thank you for being here,’ which helps shift your relationship to them and promotes healing.

How does non-duality help transform negative emotions like PTSD?

Non-duality helps transform negative emotions by fostering acceptance rather than resistance. When you stop trying to avoid or change the emotion, it allows the emotion to exist without distortion, and with time, it may naturally shift and transform into something less distressing.

What does the script mean by 'the mind is distorting your vibration'?

The mind distorts your vibration by imposing judgments, labels, or attempts to change your emotional state. These mental interventions can interfere with your natural experience of emotions, preventing you from fully accepting them as they are. The script suggests returning to the present moment and observing emotions without mental distortion.

How can one experience their vibration or aura, as mentioned in the script?

To experience your vibration or aura, the script suggests becoming aware of your body's sensations and emotions. This can include feeling physical tensions, emotional states like fear or anger, and even a sense of energy around you. The key is to observe these sensations without trying to change or avoid them.

What is the importance of not identifying with PTSD or negative emotions?

The importance lies in recognizing that PTSD and negative emotions are part of your experience but do not define who you are. By not identifying with them, you create a sense of distance that allows you to observe them with acceptance, rather than being overwhelmed by them or trying to control them.

What does the script mean by saying 'the ego cannot improve itself'?

The script suggests that the ego, which is the part of the self that resists and seeks to control, cannot heal itself through its own efforts. The ego is the source of the problem, and the only way to heal is through acceptance, love, and non-resistance, rather than through attempts to ‘improve’ or fix the ego.