Your inner child

Are you in touch with your inner child? That part of you that is pure innocence? Do you ever talk to her or him? You know you can...

I'm fascinated by "inner child" work - finding and contacting that part of ourselves that we may have left behind in our mad rush to be grown ups. I find that when I make up my mind to contact my inner child, she's right there - just waiting for me. In fact I've discovered she's been waiting for me for years!

When you start talking to your inner child, you might find that he/she's sad, or afraid, or angry or confused and that he/she really needs you to take him/her by the hand and explain things to her and to hold her and love her... And when you do this... it often changes your life and how you perceive yourself today. Interesting work indeed.

If you've ever tried this, I'd love to hear your experiences....

Comments

[Micky]

About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 2004, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17]. I have recovered my INNER CHILD who I abandoned many years ago - that CHILD is GOD!
PEACE BE WITH YOU
MICKY

[Carola Kooijman]

I read this piece and immediately started to cry. If I would talk to my inner child I would tell her to give up all the dreams and hopes she had. Nothing came true. Life is so very hard. I am afraid that if I would show her where she would be at age 35 (I am now) She would be so very sad . I think I leave her alone, the girl with the hopes and dreams....

I now try to change my life by reading the book "fastfood for the soul " and reading these blog's.

Thank you, Barbara!!

Greetings from Carola
(Holland)