Embrace Your Individual Healing Journey
You cannot live (or love) well if you are not well. Your journey to healing, even if it was prompted by relationship issues, begins with finding your own footing to think, speak, act, and live. You’ve got to be able to come out of hiding and find the courage to be authentic in order to show up well in whatever space you’re in. There are often seasons of life in which we feel confused, numb, disoriented, and unsettled. This is a normal part of evolving within a broken world, where our souls subconsciously know we were created for something very different than this.
Key Takeaway: The Individual Healing Journey involves recognizing that our greatest impact comes from the connections and attachments around us (or lack thereof). We are shaped by how our souls are connected to the people around us, and part of our human journey is to learn how to live authentically in a dangerous world.
Wholeness and Healing on Your Own Terms
Your wholeness and healing are not dependent upon another person’s participation or approval. You may have to make the hard choice of stepping toward healing and wholeness without them. For whatever reason, they have declined your invitation to collaborate on taking the steps necessary to change the trajectory of the relationship. When the current trajectory is toxic, destructive, and slowly leading toward death—both physically and on a soul level—you must decide that you don’t want to be on that path anymore. And so, you step, alone, toward something different, wiser, and healthier.
Key Takeaway: Authenticity, the key to connecting deeply with others, means knowing who you are and where you’re going.
Embracing Solitude in Your Healing Journey
Solitude is very different from “alone.” It implies a sense of integrity, like the integrity of a building that has been solidly constructed. It also implies a resolute steadfastness, like the resolve of running a marathon to the finish. There is purpose, direction, and intention. This is the foundation of how to show up authentically in the world, which is the most vital element for being seen and known, and thus connected to others.
Key Takeaway: There is no potential for true, healthy connection and attachment where there is hiding and façade. You cannot attach to deception. People cannot connect to you if you are not being real. This doesn’t mean you have to walk around totally exposed, because you ARE in a dangerous world. But there is a space to be courageous, like an undercover agent in a war zone—trained, skilled, on mission, and trusting the One who gave you the mission.
Why Pursue Individual Healing?
There are many reasons why you might be looking at doing sessions individually. You might be single and unattached, but in a great season of life to figure some stuff out. Maybe you are feeling lost, alone, confused, and just need someone to help you find a sense of direction. You might be dating or married, and dealing with triggers from old baggage and trauma that keep getting tapped into and disrupting your life. Whatever the reason, figuring out how you want to show up in the world is the best foundation for building a life you love participating in.
Key Takeaway: Let’s dive in and figure out where to start living found again.
The Individual Healing Journey: Key Steps
- Recognize the Need for Healing:
- Understand that healing begins with you, regardless of external circumstances or relationships.
- Embrace Authenticity:
- Show up as your true self in every aspect of life. Authenticity is the foundation for deep connections.
- Value Solitude:
- Use solitude as a time for introspection and growth. It’s a period of solidifying your integrity and purpose.
- Detach from Toxicity:
- Make the conscious choice to step away from toxic relationships and environments that hinder your growth.
- Seek Professional Guidance:
- Consider individual therapy or coaching sessions to navigate through personal challenges and traumas.
- Build Healthy Connections:
- Establish and nurture relationships that support your journey towards wholeness and authenticity.
- Stay Committed to the Journey:
- Healing is an ongoing process. Stay steadfast and committed to your individual healing journey.
By embracing the individual healing journey, you can transform your life into one of authenticity, connection, and purpose. Take the first step towards living found and free, and build a life you love participating in.
