Many people are familiar with the idea that our inner child is an important part of our emotional and spiritual well-being. There does seem to be a current theme though, of the need to heal this part of self, as though it were a hurt child in need of comfort.
Another way we could view this is to imagine that the inner child is actually the purest and most powerful, curious, and creative part of us, (before the world got in the way!) Then the ‘healing’ that we are doing for our inner child is to give them the space to be heard by us and become a more prevalent guiding force in our lives. Think about what happens when you ignore a child for a long time. They may act out. This can show up via the inner child as adult procrastination, self-sabotage or unhealthy behaviours. They just want your attention.
It could be helpful then, for you to consider your inner child as more of a guide whom you could consult in remembering your true essence rather than another part of you that needs healing. We also need to take the heavy focus off healing and allow for this to be something gentle but powerful.
This year especially, I have noticed with my own inner work and with my clients, that the guidance from the Universe, Beings of Light, Angels and Ascended Masters has had more of a focus on allowing release, without the need to spend too much time digging into the root cause. Controversial? Perhaps, but over the years on my path, I have learnt to follow the messages of the Divine rather than impose my own will on things!
Sometimes, as humans, we tend to focus on the problem; where it came from; what the trauma was, and where or when it began but as we move into this new ascension time, that is becoming more a ‘3D idea’ of healing. What if it was enough to acknowledge the pain and sit with it, but also be willing to let it pass more naturally? The way a child may cry if they fall and then moments later allow themselves to feel the emotion, like joy! Perhaps we don’t need to go down the rabbit hole with each painful emotion. In a way, this can be an addiction to our pain and another bad habit of being too hard on ourselves cloaked in the virtuous intention of ‘self-healing’.
Children don’t often hold onto their emotions the way adults do, and this is a good thing! We could employ the skills of the inner child to help teach us that healing can be so many things. It is there in the authentic moments we allow ourselves to experience, whether joy, pain or something in between.
Healing for you could be adding more play to your life, more time to pursue creativity and do things you enjoy, and which support your well-being. So, spend some time with your inner child, and ask your team of spiritual guidance to help you lighten up and remember what you love.
If your inner child does need comfort, then give it to them but I honestly have found that mostly, its’ adult pain overlaying the inner child and causing them to appear weak, or damaged to us. What if this part of you were actually something to celebrate?
Children have a great way of seeing through lies and demanding the truth. This is a very helpful life skill! Enjoy exploring the realm of your inner child who will also help your imagination thrive and imagination is a big part of tapping into our spiritual side. Energy is unseen but real. Spiritual energy is intelligent and goes where it is needed.
Love and Light,
Laura