Healing Emotions takes time and it usually happens in layers or stages. Whether we’re healing from something in our distant past like childhood neglect, or something more recent like the breakup of a relationship, grieving is an inevitable layer or stage in the healing process. Although grieving does not need to be long, it does require time and energy. Grieving usually involves denial, blame, anger, loss, exhaustion and ultimately acceptance; only then can the healing process move on. The first step in healing is telling the truth. Telling the truth to yourself and the world around you,. Telling the truth helps you move on to the next steps, which are grieving, accepting, forgiving and ultimately moving on.
I came across these wonderful words about grieving and healing. I’ve chosen to quote the author, Geneen Roth, because I believe her wisdom must be shared.
“The purpose of grieving is not just to heal. It is not just to understand the pain. It is not just to forgive or to accept it. Healing is the step between grieving and growing. The purpose of healing is to become whole and the purpose of being whole is to move toward a vision of life in which you are fully alive, connected to what sustains you, available to receive and give love. Healing form the past is the first step. Living in the present is next. Creating a future…is next.â€
Healing emotions does not have to be a long process, but with that said, the process does have steps or layers. As a hypnotherapist I assist my clients in the healing process by facilitating the transition from layer to layer. This process can help you start living in the present rather than living in reaction to the past. Once in the present, we can start to create our future.
Copyright Karinna Najera 2011