We all have an inner child – the part of us that is still innocent, shy, curious, creative, and open to the world.
It is this part of us that infuses our life with spontaneity, play, joy, and wonder. But it’s also this part of us that carries our deepest sorrows, fears, anger, and hurts.
Most of us go through life totally unaware of this inner part of us. We seem to carry a very two-dimensional idea about who we are, not realizing that we are composed of many different parts.
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 spiritual 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 a practice known as 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.
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.
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.
Inner Child Test
I hope you enjoy this inner child test. Feel free to share it with others if you find it beneficial and revealing. And, of course, share what result you got below!
What did you get?
Share your result in the comments below!
Mine said that I need to be seen and validated, so right!!!
Mine was I need to grieve…stop pretending I am ok and grieve and release. Let go for sake of my inner child.
It’s totally right, going thru a big life change and it’s so hard.
I think the results from the inner child quiz are very accurate for me and what I need to do.
Some of the answers I wasn’t sure of, but I selected what I thought was the most correct in those quiz questions.
Thank you, regardless, because it was an inciteful exercise that confirmed where I am right now in terms of inner child work.
I’m happy to hear that Clayton, thank you for sharing 😊
I need to be nurtured. There’s a little girl who feels unloved and unsafe within me… it’s time she was shown the love she needed
Yes, how powerful! 💓
I need to grieve and process held emotions. I thought I did! But I definitely hold a lot! I think a great way for me to do this is to move my body. Yes, I have been avoiding that. Okay.
I got: You need to grieve!
spot on! I have trauma in my past that won’t stay there. Thank you for helping me to see this, grab my inner child’s hand and tell her it’s going to be okay 🥰
Yes, I think she would love that 😊
And you’re most welcome Linda 💖
I need space to grieve.
I cannot cry. Imagine some people were thinking I’m quite cold because I wasn’t bawling at my husband’s funeral. I started grieving when he was ill for months. Maybe even years before when I realized he wanted to die by his lifestyle.
I didn’t cry when I found out my dad died, nor when I found out my mom died. It kind of bothers me that I can’t express my sorrow in that way.
That’s normal, Kim. There are many different ways of expressing and processing grief, not just through tears. Wishing you much healing 💜
I need to grieve.
thank you for being here
i got – i need to nurture myself. i am leaning into this. 💛
💖 beautiful, keep going
I need to understand myself😫
Congratulations, you learned something new and helpful 😊