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!
None of the answers are relevant, for me. 😞
I need to grieve. No surprise at all as I feel I have not loved or nurtured my inner child at all.
Thanks for this Aletheia.The timing is just spot on. “I need to play more often.”
It’s a joy to help 💜 Thanks for sharing Cammy!
I got ‘ I need to slow down’ I agree with it, I just recently moved to Dallas and I have been on go mentally and physically since I got here. So message received. 😊
Grateful to hear this Cole 💜
I need to be nurtured apparently… I can see that. I am disassociated, somewhat reclusive. I do buy expensive kit, but deliberate for a long period before doing so. Try not overspend… But I have expensive hobbies. Try not to regress in self medication to often… Had plenty of trauma… So learnt to watch the spiral. Which I believe I have desensitised to and feel as though I’m treading water and getting progressively exhausted. Put others before myself a good portion of the time. Learning to love thyself, albeit I have been exceptionally hard on thineself.
I appear to stand in my own way a lot of the time, which adds to the treading water.
The fact I wake up and am thankful for each day, I still have emotion tucked away and that sensitive little boy occasionally seeps through the steely exterior. Not for long, but lets me know I am still in the light…
Thank you taking the time to formulate this test.
Thank you for taking the time to share this, Jay Jay 💗
Results of mine was i need space to grieve. This really resounds with me as i have hid behind the mask for a long time, enabling me to repress my traumatic childhood. I finally reached out to my Doctor, making the first step by asking for help. I’m finally ready to release and let go of my painful memories and hopefully with time, remember what i subsequently suppressed all those years ago 🙂. Thank you Alethea for your unwavering support and guidance that comes from the heart, it’s enables me to finally take the journey into the unknown and hopefully come out the other side with a new perspective on life itself 💖
Amazing. Thank you for your courage, Emma, and your willingness to take care of the little one within. Wishing you much healing ❤️
i need to play more often.
it might be true, i haven’t had a playmate for sometime. every kid loves a playmate even if it’s with things like stuffed animals . A tea party would be sweet.
I need more Magic!! YES!!
😄 yes! 🧚
OMG I got ‘I Need To Grieve’. Spot on! I felt immediately that this is accurate.
I’m glad to hear that, Laurel 😊
Your inner child is trying to tell you that you need to play more often. Perhaps you are overburdened with adult responsibilities, are being too serious, and are working too much. You might feel a sense of boredom, irritability, and restlessness creep into your life quite regularly.
If you feel too confined in your life, try being a little creative. Explore ways of playing (that is, enjoying life) more often. That might mean taking an art class, learning a new skill or craft, running around with your dog, or starting a project that excites you – think outside of the box!