{"id":4397,"date":"2012-08-22T11:19:39","date_gmt":"2012-08-22T11:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/prayables\/?p=4397"},"modified":"2012-08-22T11:20:43","modified_gmt":"2012-08-22T11:20:43","slug":"post-traumatic-spirituality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/prayables\/2012\/08\/post-traumatic-spirituality.html","title":{"rendered":"Post Traumatic Spirituality"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"photo\"<\/a>Whether you call it growth or a spiritual awakening, trauma is good for your soul.<\/p>\n

Through trauma spirituality deepens, this is Post Traumatic Growth. My relationships and friendships are more dear to me than ever before.\u00a0 I work to make each the best it can be. I look for the real meaning of the lessons in my life.\u00a0 When things are not going well I go inward and seek Guidance for the wisdom or purpose. I keep the shade top down half-way in my bedroom window so that I can see the dawning of each new day and I am thankful that I am here to see it. Spirit gifted me with this process called, The Soul Inspired Tune Up.\u00a0 My 2005 \u201crobbery at gunpoint\u201d and \u201c2007 Divorce\u201d allowed me to literally feel GOD throughout my very being.\u00a0 I was on my knees grasping for air.\u00a0 I couldn\u2019t breathe.<\/p>\n

Sound familiar?\u00a0 We visited the seat of Source. On this fate filled day we are re-born. We are strengthened through our faith, love, and spiritual commitment.\u00a0 Our Knowing comes from our direct personal experiences of visiting GOD in a most intimate way.<\/p>\n

The world of academia has confirmed we are not crazy, we are resilient.\u00a0 Welcome to your post traumatic spirituality,\u00a0 I mean… Post Traumatic Growth.<\/p>\n

After seven years of spiritual enfolding aka recovery from robbery at gunpoint, I have discovered that researchers at the University of North Carolina call this awakening Post Traumatic Growth.\u00a0 This is new to me.\u00a0 This research has been around for some time now. What is Post Traumatic Growth?<\/p>\n

The dawning of new light!<\/p>\n

Taken from the university\u2019s website:\u00a0 Post traumatic growth tends to occur in five general areas. First, sometimes people who must face major life crises develop a sense that new opportunities have emerged from the struggle, opening up possibilities that were not present before. A second area is a change in relationships with others. Some people experience closer relationships with some specific people, and they can also experience an increased sense of connection to others who suffer. A third area of possible change is an increased sense of one\u2019s own strength \u2013 \u201cif I lived through that, I can face anything.\u201d\u00a0 A fourth aspect of post traumatic growth experienced by some people is a greater appreciation for life in general. The fifth area involves the spiritual or religious domain. Some individuals experience a deepening of their spiritual lives, however, this deepening can also involve a significant change in one\u2019s belief system.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Paul Wong in his May 2003 article Pathways to post traumatic growth describes 7 pathways to Post Traumatic Growth.\u00a0 Number five is religious faith:<\/p>\n

You have been wondering whether God listens to your prayers and whether He really cares. Like the Job of the Old Testament, you have complained bitterly about God\u2019s indifference to your misfortunes. But now, the fog has lifted and you come to the realization that God is with you, crying with you and sharing your pain throughout your struggles. He does not shield you from suffering, but gives you the grace to endure and learn. You begin to hear God\u2019s reassuring whisper and experience his tender embrace when you are feeling all alone and trembling with fear. Now you can rebuild your life on the solid rock of faith.<\/em><\/p>\n

Your new day has dawned! Express your Self.\u00a0 THRIVE!<\/p>\n

This community is about 1,500+ strong.\u00a0 We don\u2019t want this to be our normal, trauma is not the preferred pathway to growth.\u00a0 However, as the facilitator here I know many of your stories. Courageous you are dedicated to living and loving in bold new ways.<\/p>\n

Thrive through the spiritual businesses you have created.\u00a0 Thrive through the spiritual service you provide. Thrive through the non-profit organizations that keeps the cause alive.\u00a0 Thrive through the healing wisdom you impart. Thrive.\u00a0 This is your time of growth and expansion.\u00a0 You are changing the world! There was a reason, a purpose and a Divine beginning. Thrive!<\/p>\n

Mercedes Warrick,\u00a0Soul Inspired Tune-Up<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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