Healing – Mind, Body, and Spirit
In September we talked about comfort zones and growth. To be able to move from surviving to thriving, we have to be open to stretching ourselves, growing in new ways, and healing ourselves. Did you know that the word “heal” comes from the word “whole” which is why it is important to consider your whole self. For me, looking at healing my mind, body, and spirit has been critical. Many times, we try to suppress unpleasant things in our minds. My therapist says, “Your mind may forget, but your body always remembers.” This is so true. This suppressing not only affects our bodies but also our spirits. Suppressing emotional and mental pain leads to depression and anxiety which, in turn, can lead to other issues such as increased medical problems as well as substance abuse. To move through healthy change, we must embrace all of who we are and take slow but steady healing steps.
