Healing is a journey that requires facing yourself with honesty, courage, and love. I know this because I’ve walked the path—sometimes crawling through pain and confusion, other times soaring in clarity. Shadow work, inner childhood healing, and learning to trust my guides and intuition have been the foundation of my transformation. These practices taught me how to reconnect with my true self and break free from the cycles that once held me hostage. If you’re feeling stuck, keep reading; this post might just hold the key to your next step.
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Understanding the Practices That Heal
Shadow Work
Shadow work involves confronting the parts of yourself that you’ve hidden or suppressed—the fears, insecurities, and pain you’d rather not face. Ignoring these shadows creates a disconnect from self, often resulting in repeating patterns of unhealthy relationships and self-sabotage. Through shadow work, I realized that my misery attracted brokenness in others because I hadn’t healed my own wounds. It’s not easy, but acknowledging these aspects helps you integrate them and grow.
Inner Childhood Healing
Inner childhood healing is about revisiting your younger self and addressing unmet needs, traumas, or unresolved emotions. For years, I carried the weight of feeling unseen and unworthy, which shaped how I viewed myself and my relationships. By nurturing my inner child, I began to rewrite the narrative of my past and give myself the love and validation I’d been seeking externally.
Trusting Your Guides
Guides come in many forms: ancestors, angels, higher self, or even nature. Trusting your guides means quieting the noise and tuning into the wisdom that’s always available. This requires patience, faith, and practice. My guides have shown me paths I wouldn’t have considered, offering reassurance when I doubted myself.
Trusting Your Intuition
Intuition is your internal compass. It’s the knowing that doesn’t always come with logic but feels true. For the longest time, I ignored my intuition, doubting myself and seeking external validation. When I started trusting that inner voice, life began to flow more naturally, and I made decisions aligned with my highest good.
The Problem with Avoidance
Many people live in denial, avoiding the hard work of healing because it’s uncomfortable. But denying your wounds doesn’t make them disappear; it amplifies their control over you. Neglecting healing creates a disconnect from your true self, leading to cycles of pain, dissatisfaction, and low self-worth. I’ve been there—trapped, wondering why I couldn’t break free.
Breaking the Cycle
Healing begins with self-awareness and intention. Here’s a foundation to establish and build on:
- Daily Practices: Meditation, journaling, grounding, and affirmations.
- Emotional Release: Cry, scream, laugh—let emotions flow without judgment.
- Connection: Spend time with friends, family, and nature. Community matters.
- Self-Reflection: Regularly assess your thoughts, emotions, and actions.
- Consistency: Healing isn’t a one-time event; it’s a lifelong commitment.
What Does Progress Look Like?
Progress can feel elusive, but here are some signs:
- You respond rather than react to challenges.
- Your self-talk becomes kinder and more supportive.
- Relationships improve as you set boundaries and attract healthier connections.
- You notice moments of peace and gratitude even amid chaos.
- You feel more aligned with your purpose.
What Does Progress Feel Like?
Sometimes it’s subtle, like a whisper rather than a shout. Here’s what progress can feel like:
- Relief and Lightness: You notice a release of emotional weight, and burdens feel less heavy.
- Increased Clarity: Decisions become easier as you align with your values and intuition.
- Moments of Joy: You experience fleeting but meaningful moments of happiness and peace.
- Empowerment: Confidence grows as you make choices that honor your boundaries and needs.
- Gratitude: You feel thankful for small wins and the journey itself.
Examples of Progress
- Instead of snapping at your child after a stressful day, you pause and respond calmly.
- You recognize a negative thought pattern and choose to reframe it positively.
- A difficult memory surfaces, and instead of running from it, you process it with compassion.
- You say “no” to something that doesn’t serve you without guilt.
- You find joy in hobbies or activities that once felt like chores.
If it feels like you’re not making progress, consider whether low self-worth or esteem might be blocking you. Healing requires believing you’re worthy of the effort. Take small steps daily and celebrate every win.
Practical Tools for Your Journey
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Reflect and Share
What does healing look like for you? What challenges have you faced in your journey? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Healing is personal, but you’re never alone.
Affirmation
I am worthy of healing, growth, and joy.
I’ll write to y’all soon.
—Jordy
