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!
When I read this I felt like i was choking on the words on myself. And I also felt kinda concerned and relieved.
Usually websites that claim to be like this one aren’t, and they all say the same things. I only find new, helpful information here. I really hope there become more people out there that find this site. It is always helpful, insightful, honest (even when my ego takes a blow) but that’s ideal, honestly. It feels refreshing to just have honesty. Instead of ego-influenced things that end up feeding my ego.
I really love lonerwolf, and this article brought me to tears, as I have been pushing away dealing with trauma for months and months and it feels very hopeless. I know I need to work with my inner-child. I know it. Yet I do not. It seemed too much. And I just gave up.
But the inner-child journaling thing was very helpful, and even though my ego has, in the past, said that it was hopeless, it makes me feel like I can take it one step at a time. Instead of being over whelmed by it.
I have come across this website for a couple of years and every time I find something new in something old, and I think it’s great. The website has definitely grown with even more interesting ideas, paths, and answers to questions I really needed. The coincidence is that the first time I came across this website was because of my inner child and how I refused to admit I have one. Well here I am finally listening and I’m not sure if it’s my inner child but it is something definitely pushing or pulling me to do so. Thank you for almost having all the answers.
I agree with you best817ch
Disagree, what a waist of time!
I need to slow down, my ‘inner child’ feels suffocated. She needs space to breathe, to move slowly, and to enjoy life. That is so ‘spot on’ for my life now. Thank you, I’ve written the comments down, along with the ‘keywords’, and it’s going on my wall so I can be constantly reminded that I need to stop trying to be ‘all things to all people’.
Sarah, I can feel your pain from reading your words, and my heart goes out to you, I can also hear your inner child reaching out to you, to ask for love, comfort, and all things she didn’t receive as a child. She needs to be told that none of what she felt back then was her fault. You have carried that emotional baggage, loaded upon you as a child, throughout your life, and it’s time to let it go. Your inner child needs to heal, as much as you do now from the loss of your son, perhaps you could do it together. I personally, have found that ‘mirror work’ is a deep and powerful way of connecting with your inner child, it’s also emotional and moving, and will leave you feeling unburdened and connected to a part of yourself that you had forgotten existed. I do my ‘mirror work’ in a little shed, at the bottom of my garden, where I won’t be disturbed. I have a large mirror propped up on the floor, and I sit in my rocking chair opposite it, and I talk to ‘little Marion’. Find a place, and make it special for the two of you with candles and flowers, somewhere peaceful that you won’t be disturbed, and enjoy your time together. I wish you Peace, Recovery, Strength, and most of Love for you and your inner child. x
I need to grieve. I will. Thank you.
Thank you for helping me see and understand my emotions and life problems.
You’re most welcome Nicolette :)
I need more magic in my life.
YES!! PLEASE!!
Thank you.
I got the message from my little one that I need to grieve. It is true. My oldest son died by suicide on August 28, 2020. We were somewhat estranged, or so I thought. He was depressed and alcoholic. I have depressive illness as well. I respect his decision yet am devastated that he did not contact me to say good bye or to get support. I feel guilty as though it is my fault for being a mother preoccupied with survival in an abusive marriage. I didn’t know he would be so damaged by having such a terrible role model in my spouse and I did not know that letting his father, my ex, have custody, though I spent weekends with my boys, would about to abandonment. I have only learned these things of late. This is the worst fate for a parent and she and I do need to grieve not only his loss but the loss of never having a loving family of origin, and never having been actually loved at all except by my maternal grandfather. I am estranged from my parents in their 80’s by my own choice and my son was 39 years old at the time of his death. I do not know how to grieve except for taking responsibility for my part in his decision to die by his own hand. Such a waste of a sweet, intelligent, father, husband and son…
Please take care of yourself Sarah. When I read what you posted it made me cry. My heart goes out to you. Being a parent is the hardest thing in the world, we all make mistakes, and if we are sensitive people we blame ourselves way too much when something goes wrong with our kids, even though we are not as responsible for their unhappiness as we think we are. Please seek help if you need it, this is too much for you to handle on your own. I wish I could do something to ease your pain.
My condolences, and one could never blame themselves when another commits suicide. In San Francisco (where I’m from) the suicide rate has gone up because of the covid. It was his choice and unless there was some divine intervention you wouldn’t have known. Whether you believe in religion/God or not please pray for his soul. Those souls tend to get lost since they broke their cycle of life. I am so sorry for your loss. I have three boys and I am actually as old as your son was so it painfully saddens me that it was the people he left behind who are suffering now.