10 Questions — Takes about 3 minutes
We all have an inner child – the younger part within us that is still innocent, curious, creative, and open to the world.
The inner child is the part of us that infuses our life with spontaneity, play, joy, and wonder. But it’s also this part that carries our deepest sorrows, fears, anger, and hurts.
Most of us go through life totally unaware of this inner part of us. What does your inner child want you to know right now? Let’s find out.
Inner Child Test
You can think of this test as an introduction or even initiation into inner child work. It will give you a place to start and something to focus your attention on.
What is the Inner Child? (& the Benefits of Doing This Work)
The inner child is one of our most ancient parts. In fact, our inner child represents our original self – the identity that originally blossomed into this world.
When we are oblivious to our inner child, we’re also totally unconscious of their needs, desires, and wounds. It is then that we play out self-sabotaging patterns and repeat unconscious habits, not knowing that they are all rooted in the inner child.
By becoming aware of your inner child and what they are trying to tell you, you will develop more self-respect, self-love, and inner groundedness.
You’ll become more capable of listening to your authentic needs, develop the ability to undo old harmful patterns, and find the clarity to pursue your true life purpose.
On a spiritual level, reconnecting with your inner child helps you to heal the heart chakra and feel more physically, emotionally, and mentally safe in this world. As such, learning to embrace your inner child is a powerful form of down-to-earth spiritual practice that can immensely deepen and enrich your inner work journey by helping you to awaken your heart.
How to Connect With Your Inner Child
The best way to reconnect with your inner child is through inner child work.
In inner child work, we actively seek to reconnect with this innocent and oftentimes wounded part of us through a variety of self-nurturing practices.
As always, don’t take our word as the final authority. If you feel that your inner child is trying to tell you something that’s even more important than what this test reveals, by all means, listen to that inner voice instead and go exploring!
Also, please don’t be afraid of reaching out for professional help. You can also take a look at our Inner Child Journal if you need a structured, supportive, and compassionate way to begin this crucial work.
I hope you enjoy this inner child test. What result did you receive, and did you resonate? Share below. Your experience helps others feel less alone in theirs.
Wonderful, thank you.
Thanks Robert!
Spot on–grieving. I have been taking the time and space I need for this for longer than socially approved, and clearly I’m nowhere near done for now. It’s taken a while to connect my mother’s recent death with all the physical symptoms that have overwhelmed me over several months (probably years). I am trying to be patient with myself and to remember to keep asking my bodymind/inner child what it needs right now. It has also taken time to understand that symptoms are its language, as it does not have words. Hard damn work!
“Hard damn work!” – absolutely, but so worth it. I see this work as our ‘legacy of light’ left in this world – something that will benefit generations to come.
“I need to feel safe”– a common theme that keeps surfacing. Accurate yet elusive on some level.
Thank you for sharing, Janet. A good place to start would be to simply ask, “What do I need to feel safer in life right now?” Hope that helps.
Thank you. I need time to grieve and that is definitely true. Thank you for all the love, wisdom and support you provide. I’m truly grateful with all my heart
Beautiful. Thank you Elizabeth, I appreciate that 💜
I need to grieve. I’m currently going through this stage now. This journey continues to be rewarding and at times satisfying. I have to remind myself, I’m not crazy, I’m just waking up! Appreciate taking the opportunity to take the quiz.
“I’m not crazy, I’m just waking up!” – yes, well said! Thank you Vanessa. :)
I found all 10 questions hard to answer. I wasn’t sure if I gave the right answer although some of the options in each of the 10 questions was clearly not the right answer for me and how I’m feeling.
Thanks for the insights.
Sorry to hear that, Clayton. I’m glad you got some useful insights however.
spot on , slowing down
Thanks for sharing, Vivienne. :)
I need to grieve. And I do. So much stuff that has been stashed away to deal with later. Such heavy stuff that I continue to stash and leave, looking back to keep awareness of it. Stuff from every phase, and every decade of my life,…big and small. Yet avoiding it like it will just go away if I leave it there long enough.
One step at a time, Amanda. 💜
My inner child is telling me I need more magic. I think that is what’s missing sometimes that could be why I sometimes feel bored even though I’ve got enough to do. The trouble is sometimes I have to travel somewhere different to feel in awe because I’m used to the green spaces in Penrith in Cumbria like the Beacon and woods but that costs money.
Magic can be found in the most ordinary moments if you look for them, Heather. ✨
The answer I got is that I need to play more oftenand that Im having too many adult responsibilities. That goes with me a bit I do miss some things I used to do like outdoor sports lkke canoeing rock climbing and going to a theme park without having to worry about money. I have been a bit serious with some of the news on television. I didn’t think I was being too responsible because I haven’t kept on top of budgeting and I have had a break away at the Wirral near Liverpool seeing family and friends.