Why Do I Still Feel Traumatised?

Can our deepest nature ever be traumatised, even when the body and mind clearly carry painful memories? Rupert says: ‘The body and mind can certainly be injured, and they may retain the effects of those injuries, but nothing ever scars true being. Understanding this is not enough on its own because feelings often take longer than thoughts to come into harmony with the truth. ‘Rather than strengthening the old identity through continual storytelling, simply allow understanding and kindness to embrace these feelings. In time, the body and mind naturally begin to reflect the peace that has always been present in being, and even if they never become perfect, that is entirely okay.’ *This video is from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats at The Vedanta, 21–28 November 2025. For more information on upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to: ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events Timestamps: 0:00 Being Is Never Traumatised 1:13 Feelings Lag Behind Understanding 2:27 Trauma and the Separate Self 3:37 The Habit of Feeling Hurt 5:04 Awareness as Ultimate Healer 6:22 Healing Without a Story 7:54 Let Understanding Transform Feelings –– LUMINOUS MEDITATION APP Free daily meditations for effortless peace. An invitation to pause and rediscover the stillness of being. Available on Apple store and Android here: ▸ https://luminous.rupertspira.com/ ACCESS FULL VIDEO ARCHIVE You can watch or listen to 1000s of hours of teachings, guided meditations and answers in Rupert's full video archive here: ▸ https://rupertspira.com/subscriptions –– RETREATS (Weekend & 7-day) Rupert holds regular retreats, roughly once per month, either in-person and online. Many in-person retreats can also be attended from the comfort of your home via livestream. ONLINE RETREAT SCHEDULE ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events/retreats-at-home IN-PERSON RETREATS SCHEDULE (UK, EU and US) (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream) ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events –– W