Wendover News, July 2021

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Is there a connection between the I believe that at the heart of philosophy is compassion, which starts with yourself. How pandemic and trauma?

can you heal if you can’t be kind to yourself? Trauma is a Greek word for wound. Coping Being willing to heal is the first step. The with the trauma of a natural or manmade desire to feel better is your best ally on the disaster can present unique challenges for road to recovery. These ideas can be a good start: us all. Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shatter your sense of security, making you feel helpless in a dangerous world. Trauma can leave you struggling with upsetting emotions, memories, and anxiety that won’t go away. It may also leave you feeling numb, disconnected, and unable to trust other people.

• Accept support from loved ones • Practice meditation and mindfulness • Stand in sunlight, barefooted, outside and take in the calm of the natural world • Incorporate movement into your daily routine • Try to maintain a routine • Seek the assistance of trained professionals

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