I receive lots of questions on the inner child so I want to take a little time to break this down as I believe healing the inner child is key to thriving in our relationships and creating a beautiful life.
Inner child healing is a powerful process that helps bring all aspects of ourselves into harmony.
How often have we desired to make a change in our lives, only to find ourselves repeatedly ending up in the same place despite our best intentions?
It’s enlightening to explore the ways different “parts” of ourselves are out of sync, as all meaningful change begins with this awareness.
For instance, the “adult” part of us may strive to maintain a healthy diet and exercise. Yet, at the grocery store, instead of choosing carrots, it feels as if a small child is alongside, insisting on adding ice cream and treats to the cart.
By becoming aware of where our conscious self and inner child are at odds, we gain insight into our fears and resistance. This awareness allows us to nurture cooperation among our different aspects, inviting deeper ease and harmony within.
When our inner child acts out, it’s often because she doesn’t trust us. Perhaps we’ve neglected, betrayed, or consistently disregarded her needs, leaving her to navigate her fears alone.
Our inner child is pure, precious, innocent, and naturally curious. She deserves care and acknowledgment, just like any young child. How often do we extend love and presence to others, yet neglect ourselves to the point of exhaustion?
As we learn to integrate all aspects of ourselves, listening and honoring our needs, we rebuild this relationship and inspire deeper healing. It’s from here that we begin to feel safe setting boundaries and self honoring.
Below is a breakdown of the different components that when healed invite us to fully access and embody our feminine energy at the deepest level: Inner Child: This is the innermost part of our psyche that retains childhood memories, emotions, and experiences. It embodies our purity, innocence, and creativity from childhood. Imbalanced Ego: The ego has automated response patterns designed to protect us and keep us safe. When the ego is wounded or imbalanced though, it’s solutions are short sighted and can stem from feeling neglected, unloved, or abandoned in childhood. These behaviors often manifest as self-sabotage, self-criticism, and destructive patterns—a coping mechanism to address unresolved past issues, but often resulting in negative consequences. You know the ego is in the driver’s seat when one is emotional reactive, looping the same patterns, has low self-worth, and a high level of inner criticism. Embodied Feminine: This term refers to integrating and nurturing all aspects of oneself. The embodied feminine can express herself clearly and authentically, including her emotions and needs, without reacting impulsively. She maintains boundaries, trusts herself, tends to her needs, and replenishes her energy, ensuring she gives from a place of fullness. |
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Three Simple Prompts To Begin Nurturing Your Inner Child:1. Ask Her How She’s FeelingKeep it simple: a walk outside, a little extra playtime, or wearing something that feels intuitive today… 2. “How can I support you in feeling safe with me today?” Then, listen… Perhaps she’s asking you to slow down, take breaks, or say no. Where do you need to set boundaries or limits to take care of her differently today? 3. What’s been on her mind, is anything weighing on her that needs your conscious attention and compassion? She’ll share with you! Make it a daily practice to check in and honor this part of yourself and she will begin to reveal more and more to you as this trust and safety is rebuilt within. Healing the inner child is what allows us to feel SAFE within ourselves. As we tend to the parts of us that are scared or hidden, we change what is possible in life and love in the most extraordinary ways. Book a 1:1 Introductory Call with me here to receive guidance on making impactful shifts in how you feel each day in your life! With Love, Jen |
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