Freedom - the inner child chat
In my view, our true nature embodies qualities like limitlessness, love, and freedom. What may seem like a delusion to some, an inspiration to others, or simply an altruistic concept, reveals its true essence through experience. In guiding with such attention, I cannot underestimate the value of nurturing and nourishing the inner child within us. Another way to view this is by developing self-love and self-care practices that support the expression of our true nature.
The mask that once protected us in our personal or ancestral history served its purpose at the time, but it no longer supports our exploration of freedom and liberated expression as adults. From this perspective, taking practical steps to nourish our inner perception, as one would a child, is powerful. These actions help integrate the energetic clusters within us, fulfilling elements of our psyche and energetic sphere.
As we shift our neural and physical reflexes to open new pathways, we allow more life force to flow, fostering a more liberated expression of our true selves.
7 ways to
Play and Get Creative:
Have Fun: Dive back into activities you loved as a kid—drawing, painting, playing games, or building with LEGO. Playtime is like a time machine back to joy!
Unleash Creativity: Write goofy stories, make art, or pick up an instrument. Let your imagination run wild without worrying about being perfect.
Be Your Own Best Friend:
Talk Nice to Yourself: Treat yourself with the kindness you'd show a little kid. Feel all the feels without judging yourself.
Pamper Yourself: Set up self-care rituals that make you feel awesome. Think warm baths, favourite snacks (in moderation), or a chill day in nature.
Get Back to Nature:
Enjoy the Outdoors: Nature is like a giant reset button. Go for walks, hike, picnic, or just lie on the grass and watch the clouds go by.
Observe and Wonder: Try bird-watching or gardening. These activities help you slow down and see the world through curious, childlike eyes.
Stay Curious and Learn:
Try New Things: Dive into new hobbies or interests without the pressure to be great at them. Whether it’s a new language, sport, or skill, approach it with wide-eyed wonder.
Ask Questions: Keep your sense of wonder alive. Read, take workshops, or just be curious about the world around you.
Find Joy and Laugh:
Laugh a Lot: Watch funny movies, read humorous books, or hang out with people who make you giggle. Laugh at your thoughts. Laughter is like a big hug for your soul.
Celebrate Little Wins: Take a moment to celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. Treat yourself or do a happy dance. Small wins can bring big joy.
Meditate. Different styles of meditation are specific to the purpose. Each serving different needs and have very different activations within the experience.
1. Developing a meditation practice, is an internal magic potion, the observer meditation, shows us our ability to witness and let go. This can become a superpower in nourishing and nurturing tendencies we want to flick or integrate.
2. Inner child meditation: In your meditation, imagine yourself as a child, How would you talk to a child that age, develop a relationship with her, him or they. Give them the tone of encouragement, and shower them with loving words. Tell them they’re safe, loved, and perfect just as they are.
Give Your Inner Child Some TLC:
Quick Comfort: When you’re feeling down, close your eyes and imagine your inner child. Offer them comforting words and remind them they’re loved, safe and they are pretty darn awesome. The perfect imperfect.
Check-In Regularly: Make it a habit to ask your inner child what they need. Maybe it’s a nap, some playtime, or just a bit of reassurance.
Have fun exploring.