Becoming Whole
“How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? I must have a dark side also if I am to be whole.”
This past spring, I experienced a sudden and painful life transition. This life-altering event provided wisdom and an opportunity to examine myself in a much deeper way. I faced the reality that I was struggling to embrace some parts of who I am. I realized I was running from parts of myself that I didn’t want to accept or celebrate—the parts that reflected my “shadow,” the darkness. This led to fragmentation and a subconscious belief that I needed romantic relationships to feel complete. When there is fragmentation within ourselves, we are running from our pain, trauma, and shame, which breeds anxiety, depression, self-doubt, chronic selfishness, and so many other things that holds us back.
This is when I committed to pursuing a journey of wholeness, where I decided I would reclaim my power and sense of self through facing and embracing all of me—even the scary parts. I have uncovered joy, liberation, and growth by sitting through the pain, the tears, and heavy emotions. I desire this kind of freedom and expansion for all of humanity, and I invite you to join this journey with me. I invite you to seek wholeness.
What does it mean to be whole? Wholeness is defined by connecting to a sense of true self, accepting all parts that makeup the self.
Tips and Reminders to Support Your Journey:
Being Whole is turning inward to greet and discover the self like never before.
Being Whole is a daily practice, part of a lifelong journey filled with curiosity, acceptance, and self-compassion.
Being Whole is releasing the need to turn to others and/or things for a sense of completion; instead, Being Whole is finding and nurturing self-love.
Being Whole is releasing the belief that you are broken because of the pain/trauma you carry, but instead embracing the courage that lies within you to face and heal the pain.
Being Whole is realizing you do not need to be saved or rescued.
Being Whole is breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma.
Being Whole is knowing you are enough.
Being Whole is holding both the dark and the light in love.
Being Whole is slowing down.
Being Whole is practicing radical self-care.
Being Whole is freedom.
Are you ready to return to self, heal internally, and reclaim the liberation you deserve? I invite you to consider therapy to support you on your journey of healing and wholeness.
How to get started? Contact me today to schedule a free phone consultation; I look forward to connecting!