Returning to the Heart: Daoist Reflections on Childhood Trauma’s Deepest Wound
There was a time I didn’t know what was missing. I wasn’t exactly numb. But I still wasn’t living. Joy seemed to be something reserved for others. Stillness seemed out of reach. I could function—stay organized, finish tasks—but internally, I felt… all over the place. Disconnected. Like I was living apart from myself, not inside […]
Bridging Two Worlds: How Daoist Healing Complements Trauma Theory
When I started working on this project, I didn’t realize I’d be establishing a bridge between two very distinct systems of thought. I believed I was only organizing what I had acquired—what had benefited me, what I’d observed that seemed to benefit others. But at some point it became obvious:This is not only a trauma […]
Integrating Daoist Wisdom into a Western Healing Framework: An Overview
Does the sheer variety of healing techniques available sometimes overwhelm you? You’re not alone in feeling this way. Anyone trying to heal from childhood complex trauma can find themselves seemingly standing at a crossroads. While holistic approaches such as the Daoist healing arts stress balance, energy flow, and harmony, Western medicine offers therapy, drugs, and […]