are you on a healing journey?

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Healing implies existing pain or hurt.

A journey suggests an arduous, beckoning path of challenge and unknowns.

Are you on a healing journey?

​Is it for you?

WHO THIS IS FOR.
Anyone taking this road called Life is presented with this path. We are essentially all on it however not all of us are conscious of it. Some may never acknowledge and accept it. Some are thrust into the awareness necessarily— there was no choice but to see and accept it. To heal. To journey.

NON-ACCEPTANCE IS A DEFAULT CHOICE.
We all experience pain, hardships, existential crises. How you deal with these can vary widely from person to person as well as within one person dealing with work problems vs relationship issues vs self-concept vs everyday matters. Responses to the ‘hard knocks’ come from individual experiences, habit patterns, familial/cultural/societal influences, personal temperament, and even genetic or ancestral traits passed on.

It’s what makes us all unique and gives life such a rich tapestry to take in. But encountering and processing pain is given to everyone. Oh joy!  The degrees of pain vary widely as well.

​Pain comes:

• A physical pain
• Relationship stress
• Imbalanced finances
• Emotional instability
• Self-doubt
• Debilitating fears
• Past traumas/current triggers

We all have some level of all of these. You figure out how to deal with it. You stumble through it, side-stepping, overcompensating, distracting, numbing— or you meet it head on. Time passes and it becomes a memory. Enjoy life as much as possible….until the next turn.

I would not have considered much of these experiences as “in need of healing”, just things to work through or get over. It’s just life. Right?

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Each of these life struggles creates emotional turbulence which, if not completely processed, can stay stuck in our bodies recreating the same problems, if only in different disguises. Blocks, limiting beliefs, mask-wearing become the unconscious, underlying operating system for our lives. Indeed, we default to not recognizing that healing was needed, because who knew the programming of perfectionism, guilt, lack of confidence or energy, or a short fuse would keep on running in the background because of our unconscious path?
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Once you see it, who knew that it could be healed, and that you are the one to heal it?

And if you don’t know, now you know.“ - Notorious B.I.G.

WHY CHOOSE IT CONSCIOUSLY.
You don’t have to be in rehab or suffering from disease to require a healing journey. When life throws you into such a debilitating, life-changing situation, by default, you end up on such a path. A healing journey.

To consciously choose to be on a healing journey without the emergency situation is the way to not only heal and live more fully and freely, but it’s also the way to change the world we live in. Your healing self inspires and uplifts those around you, creating a ripple effect of love and healing in others. And on and on.

From a cut on your finger to dealing with everyday struggles like losing weight, challenging conversations, making a tough decision, these are all experiences that present an opportunity to heal.

A healing journey dives deeper into the stories that cause stress and confusion in these situations. What is the source of this wound and how do I tend to it? It is NOT checking under the bandage every five minutes.,,,
✔️ It’s bringing awareness to the parts of you that are confused, unsettled, exposed and raw, wounded, in need of care.
✔️ It’s assessing the broken bone, setting the cast, keeping it clean and continuing to live your life while it’s healing.
✔️ It’s checking back periodically, grateful for the opportunity to heal, appreciating life’s miracles, and learning to have grace.

Someone questions you or insults you and you respond in shame or with righteous indignation. Something there needs healing. A healed person responds with curiosity, listens and checks in with herself. A healed person responds with respect for all involved.

The journey is about progress. An unhealthy response is not reason for shame, blame, or justification. It’s an alert system telling you that healing is required. 

When you choose to see your life experiences as a healing journey, you are choosing YOU. When you need to heal a deep gash, you give it attention. What about when your wound is internal? Your life deserves that magnanimous attention by YOU. You heal. Your life feels more joyful and abundant. You spread that into the world. It’s that simple.

LIFE AS AN ADVENTUROUS HEALING JOURNEY.
The best part about seeing life as a healing journey is, once you experience a deep healing, especially when the pain was so entrenched, not only do you feel powerful, you begin to understand what it means for things to be truly possible. For your dreams to be possible.

The dance between trial and error, challenge and achievement become a delightful, harmonious movement with interesting subplots, creating a masterful symphony. A fascinating adventure.

Life throws curveballs. Rain dampens a long-awaited event, a trusted friend reacts poorly due to their own issues, and even a seemingly joyous occasion sours. Yet, these ups and downs are part of the adventure. With a mind for healing, even the most difficult experiences can transform into chapters filled with wonder, resilience, and growth.

Embracing life as an adventurous healing journey is undeniably one of the most powerful ways to heal yourself. A resilient nervous system, fostered through this very journey of healing, becomes foundational for navigating emotional challenges and discovering the hidden gifts within them. It's a practice (which will be explored further in my next post)

For now, what do YOU think about choosing to see life as an adventurous healing journey? 

With grit and grace,
Anna SachKiret

PS. If you want to choose this healing journey, please comment “my [choose an adjective] healing journey!” –and may you be filled with the healing vibration you need today. Peace!