Giving and receiving have to be in harmony. As much as helping others is our human responsibility, being helped and supported by others is the other task. Once we accept help, we learn that true forgiveness is possible and that the consequence of forgiveness is always more freedom and peace.

One major trauma that most of my Vietnam Veterans share is how they were welcomed home after a long and often horrifying deployment. Clearing this trauma is important, and can open the doors to better trust and healing. It is important for us practitioners to understand that for a warrior, this kind of welcome is a huge betrayal of the tribe. I most often find a lot of rage there, and this can be a great way to start the healing process.