The Pathway to inner and outer healing
recovering from the inside out.
Heal for you because you deserve it.
Healing occurs when we open up and allow our wounds the freedom to receive the care, treatment, and support needed to recover from hurt, pain, or damage done. These can include physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual wounds requiring care and conscious effort to heal.
The interesting thing about healing is that it isn't just a physical experience. It's a holistic experience that embraces both the mind and body. In a world where life moves fast and stress feels constant, nurturing your inner and outer self becomes essential. Inner healing focuses on our mental and spiritual aspects while outer healing attends to the physical body and spaces we occupy. Together they form a balanced foundation for overall well-being.
Let's first talk about the ways of inner healing.
Inner healing is about attending to personal wounds, quieting the mind, understanding triggers, making peace with oneself, and letting go of past hurts and trauma. The wounds of our inner self can come from a wide range of experiences spanning childhood trauma, relationships, religious and sexual abuses, and even toxic work environments.
Practicing activities such as journaling, meditation, being social with supportive communities, focusing on your passions, and positive affirmations are useful and powerful tools that calm the mind and release emotional and mental weight.
Inner healing also involves forgiving ourselves and others and compassion for ourselves.
It's not a linear journey, but every step whether big or small brings us closer to emotional balance and mental clarity. By healing within, we improve our mental well-being and build resilience to face challenges with strength and grace.
How Outer healing proves inner healing.
This focuses on nurturing physical health and creating an environment where inner healing and well-being can thrive. It begins with basic essential practices such as eating nutrient-dense and balanced meals, getting enough sleep, and engaging in physical activity and exercises such as yoga, running, pilates, etc. As our mind needs care, our body thrives when we listen to its signals and respond with kindness.
Outer healing also extends to the spaces we inhabit. A clean, organized, and peaceful environment can reduce stress and foster clarity. Whether you spend time in nature, prioritize self-care, or seek medical care when required, outer healing is about honoring and caring for the physical vessel that carries us through life.
Together, inner and outer healing creates a harmony that allows us to be and present our best selves to others.
Healthy practices to foster inner and outer healing.
The following practices will help with inner and outer healing as you start or continue your healing and recovery journey.
Meditation
Yoga
Running
Journaling
Therapy (cognitive, occupational, physical)
Support groups
Swimming
Embracing the journey of inner and outer healing is a lifelong commitment. It’s more about taking back your peace and joy from experiences that would’ve destroyed your life. The journey to healing and recovery will have its ups and downs but when you incorporate balance and focus on passions that you love, every act of care, no matter how small, is a powerful step towards becoming your healthiest and most authentic self.
Healing is a continuous journey we embark on for ourselves so we can live the lives we deserve not the ones given to us by circumstances and experiences.
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