Mirror work is strangely confronting, undeniably intimidating, a little embarrassing … but also profoundly healing. Of all the inner work practices available to us in the 21st century, mirror work is one of the simplest and most powerful. No, you don’t have to go out and splurge money on loads of spiritual or self-help paraphernalia […]
Feeling Safe: 25 Signs You Have a Wounded Inner Child
Every child deserves the fundamental right to feel safe, secure and protected. But not every child does. Growing up, it is the emotional and biological responsibility of our parents and family members to create a safe environment for us. But not all parents accept that responsibility, are aware of that responsibility, or have the capacity […]
Inner Child Work: 4 Healing Techniques to Rediscover Your Original Innocence
No matter how big or small, almost all of us experienced some kind of trauma as children. These traumas could vary from having your favorite stuffed toy thrown in the trash, to being abandoned by your best childhood friend, to being physically or emotionally abused by your parents. Inner child work is a vital component […]
Healing the Mother Wound That Was Inflicted on You as a Child
I want you to take a moment and think about the kind of relationship you had with your mother. What did it look like? How did it feel? Do your thoughts drift to the good times, or do they dwell on the bad times? Our mothers were pivotal players in our development as children and […]
How to Re-Parent Your Broken Inner Child
It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. I stood staring at the crumpled, wind-battered flyer on the noticeboard. Something had stopped me in that moment, something had driven me to contemplate those words, chewing on them slowly in my mind. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood … I sat down […]
