We are all traumatised – wounded. It is in our nature. That's what the concept of original sin is all about – the harbouring of trauma. We are rent by wounds, imperfections, which means we bleed continually, but it also offers a chance for salvation – a way in; without the wound no salve would be needed. The modern approach to trauma is to heal it – patch it up – stop the leak so that all our energy can be devoted to ourselves. This, as well as being impossible, misses the point and misses a great opportunity for spiritual work.