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.
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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!
I need to be nurtured. But there is no one to do that for me, and I can’t seem to get the energy to do that for myself. I am 67 years old and live alone with my 3 cats. Most of my family are either dead now, or I am estranged from them. Of my three children, one son has deemed me irrelevant and cut me from his life. The other son finds me overwhelming and doesn’t want to call or visit me. At least we are not completely estranged. My daughter and I are OK. She invited me to “stop by” on Christmas Eve, but she will be going to her husband’s larger family to exchange presents and for Christmas dinner. I am alone. My husband died on December 21, 2008. I’ve dreaded this time of year ever since, but usually muddle through. But I am finding it very oppressive and extraordinarily depressing this year. I feel hopeless and unloved. The world has become a horrifying place, full of hate, injustice, and corruption. And yes, my birth family was dysfunctional. So much so that I left home at 17 years old and moved from New York to Vermont where a guardian took me in and I finished high school there. That saved my life at that time. Being surrounded by nature was healing. Now I live in a very urban area. And yet, I am isolated and alone.
My result was I need to slow down…that doesn’t resonate with me. If I go any slower I will be going backwards!!
There are different ways of slowing down. Sometimes it’s not external, but internal, e.g., slowing down enough to identify the mental voices that cause suffering so that you can disidentify from them. ;)
I don’t know what I got. Where do I find the answer to my inner child test?
It appears at the end of the test. If it doesn’t, there may be a conflict with your browser/device so we recommend trying a different one.
I need to slow down but I knew that. Working on patience.
I need to grieve. I believe that.
Without sounding like a victim, I’d love to know how to navigate this part of my life whilst I’m raising four children as a lone parent with no support. I know there is a way , I’ve yet to find it.
I need more magic