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Loving your inner child

Everyone was once a child. In our childhoods, there are experiences that caused us to feel alone, abandoned, or neglected. These may not have been intentional on the part of our caregivers, but they made an impression, nonetheless.

Sometimes, that original “inner child” can still make us feel alone, abandoned, and rejected—among other negative things. The beliefs of the inner child are limiting and separate from the truth. If we feel hurt, fear, or any anxiety, it may be caused by an old impression made on our inner child.

The higher self, however, is only aware of the truth. The higher self can take the form of our adult self. This adult self can recognize the difference between an old belief or impression and current circumstances that may not really be causing the suffering. It may be that a current situation is triggering the past feelings of the inner child. 

If the adult self can be loving and is awake and present in the moment, they will have control over the thoughts that are being indulged. The more we love our inner child, the higher our self-esteem will rise.

This will allow us to let go of the tendency to ask others—or ourselves—to change so that we don’t feel so alone or abandoned. Help our adult self by being present in the moment, looking inward for guidance, and hearing the voice of our higher self in any given situation.

This will allow us to embrace and support our inner child – offering a healing release of old impressions.

Affirmations

Today, I nurture my inner child. Today, I will allow my higher self to love and nurture my inner child.  Today, I will take the time I need to understand my feelings.

Automatic Writing Prompt

Childhood.