Our discussion of healing from trauma continues by adding spirituality. Again, my idea of spirituality is anything that helps us move beyond our small mind and connect to a larger, life-affirming perspective. As I have discussed in previous posts, resourcing involves connecting to activities and relationships that support a grounded sense of self: the opposite of the fear reaction associated with trauma. Resourcing is an essential aspect for balancing the pull of trauma energy. A life-affirming, personally-chosen spiritual practice can be a vital part of resourcing, whether it be prayer, meditation, mindfulness, walking in nature, creative arts, etc. Spiritual Energy (as discussed in my book) can provide a counterbalance that is much stronger than trauma energy. It provides the foundation for pendulation and titration (see earlier posts) to work.