Reconnecting with The Self

Everyone experiences a pivotal moment of self-discovery in their lives, it is a significant event necessary for anyone seeking inner harmony through self-reflection. However, many of us may have yet to consider the idea of reconnecting with our inner child as part of this healing process and personal development.

Gresson Peiffer’s book, Sharing My Light & Healing Energy: Journey to True Self, mentions the concept of healing our inner child and how it emphasizes its importance in navigating life's challenges while nurturing our inner younger version of ourselves both mentally and emotionally.

Many of us struggle to handle all of the responsibilities and challenges that we carry as an adult. With this, it also causes us to neglect and overlook the small, pure part within us that requires attention. No matter how old we have grown, we still carry that younger part of ourselves in our day-to-day lives.

Our inner child is a reflection of ourselves at multiple points in our childhood and it exists no matter the age. This part of us is connected to our natural enthusiasm, curiosity, and creativity that we experienced and developed as a child.

Getting in touch with that part of ourselves opens the door to relieving the best and even the worst parts of our childhood. As children, we’re easily impressed by the things that happen in our environment and the people in our surroundings who have either taken care of us as a child or have simply spent time with them in those moments.

The steps towards healing our inner child start with establishing a connection, inner child work requires us to get in touch with them by diving deep into our past. Creating a safe space to interact with our inner child is a must as it will give them the comfort and reassurance that we might not have received as a kid.

Especially with our childhood experiences that had left an impact and emotional wounds that weren’t able to heal as time went by and we were left with no other choice but to grow up and live with those painful memories. Reparenting our inner child and allowing ourselves to confront these emotions tied to past traumas paves the way for achieving inner peace and healthier well-being.

As adults, we have the opportunity to heal these wounds by reminding our younger selves that the mistakes we made were neither wrong nor bad, but rather something we simply didn't fully grasp at the time. As we grow older, we often struggle to come to terms with these emotions and fail to receive the reassurance and comfort we need from others.

As a result, we tend to suppress them and push through, mimicking the coping mechanisms commonly observed in other adults. Recognizing and embracing this essential aspect of ourselves provides an opportunity for profound introspection, allowing us to confront and find peace with our innermost fears and emotional traumas that often hinder our progress from our childhood years.

In the hustle and bustle of adult life, it's easy to lose touch with the innocence and wonder of our childhood selves. However, reestablishing a connection with our inner child can yield profound insights and contribute significantly to our personal growth and development.

As we embark on the journey of self-discovery and healing, these insights serve as a guiding light, bringing awareness to our inner child and the influential role that our upbringing plays in our adult lives. By nurturing our inner child, we pave the way for achieving inner peace, a healthier well-being, and a deeper understanding of our true selves.