Inner Child
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Ten years ago if you would have asked me about inner child healing, I would have responded “What the heck is that?”. Although I have been on my journey for over a decade I am now learning myself on the deepest levels. They say “It takes 10 years to hit that one successful year”, well this past year was that for me.
I was moving through life as a normal adult learning, working, and having fun. Under the surface my healing had not even hit its peak. My inner child wounds ran so deep that I was oblivious as to how it impacted every area of my life. I wasn’t aware of ways I continued to respond to experiences I was facing year after year. Its a mystery how I managed getting through life without ever acknowledging certain aspects of myself.
My growing sense of self-awareness had revealed how those wounds played a major role as I journeyed through my career, family dynamic, intimate relationships, friendships, and being my authentic self. It was like this hidden door in a library behind all the books that lead to a secret room no one could access but me. I’ve been slowly and intentionally uncovering this part of me and I have been in the trenches doing the necessary reflecting to achieve healing and consistent joy.
My niece has been the catalyst in sparking my inner child work. I understand why people say children are a blessing. She visually and emotionally takes me back to a time I was free and full of joy. Children have this innocent way of just being happy no matter what day it is. Just coloring and drawing silly pictures with her releases so much from my lifetime. A playful innocence that as adults we might have lost along the way.
Some of the ways I practice inner child healing is through meditation, talking to my inner child, or journaling. I am so proud of the progress I am making and its really allowing me to feel this new energy within my life. If you would like to read more on inner child healing please read this article from my favorite magazine Psychology Today. You may also read this article titled What is Inner Child healing?.
