I’ve been thinking recently about the word healing. I’m not sure if it’s just my algorithms (clearly I consume a lot of content focused on healing and self-development), or whether it really is everywhere at the moment. I think people are becoming more aware of their need to heal, but perhaps don’t really know why, what it means or what it involves. The whole reason I created Wellness around the World was to inspire people to go on their own healing journeys, to make holistic health more accessible for everyone, and to share all the knowledge I consume. But I do feel like it actually comes down to something quite simple. Healing is releasing. I’ll explain this more in a minute. But first of all I want to share why I think healing is important, why it’s worth the effort and why it’s for everyone.
Heal yourself because you want to get the most out of life. Heal because you want to feel as much joy as you possibly can and experience every moment to its fullest. Heal because you want to feel all that it is to be human. We’re meant to feel it all, the good and the ‘bad’. Learn how to embrace the full spectrum of emotions rather than being struck down by them or feeling the need to numb yourself. Heal so you’re present and not letting life pass you by. Heal so you can die without regretting not starting this journey sooner. Heal because when you heal it causes a ripple effect and helps to heal the world and people around you.
Healing does require effort and hard work, but think about the alternative.
So what do I mean when I say ‘healing is releasing?’
Releasing stuck emotions and trauma
Time doesn’t heal emotional pain, you need to learn how to let it go. So many of us will suppress difficult emotions and bury memories we don’t want to think about or deal with (a lot of them from childhood). But they will remain in our bodies and cause suffering (both mental and physical). We need to find a way to release them.
Releasing beliefs that no longer serve you
Suffering stems from holding onto things that no longer serve us, including our beliefs. Many of them were formed when we were children and were never upgraded as we entered adulthood. We tend to hold on to a lot of negative beliefs about ourselves, but how does this help us cultivate joy? It’s important to release any belief that causes us suffering and make room for positivity and self-belief.
Releasing toxic people from your life
Some relationships will drain you and provide no personal growth. Our human connections are essential to our healing, and the people we surround ourselves with are hugely important. Make sure the people in your life support your growth. It’s okay to set boundaries to protect yourself, and release those that cause you suffering.
How to release?
It can be as simple as…
Releasing through breathwork.
Releasing through writing.
Releasing through crying.
Releasing through movement.
Releasing through telling your story.
Releasing through massage and bodywork.
Sending lots of love to anyone who is reading this.
Emma x
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