Sacred Wounds are wounds that we have carried deep within us- possibly since our early childhood or even from past lives. These wounds show up as undesirable personality traits in us. Most of us suffer from the insecurity that ‘we are not good enough’ or ‘we do not deserve the best’ at some deep level. This is the effect of the sacred wound inflicted on us, usually at a tender age. Unfortunately, our society’s conditioning is such that we are made to believe that we lack in self – worth. And we carry this wound with us, through our lives, allowing it to color our views, opinions and decisions.
The beginning
The sacred wounds usually occur during our early childhood when we face rejections from our parents or relatives for having different thoughts which may not conform to what has been followed for years or is a set tradition. It is termed as ‘rebellion’ and we are told that we are wrong and if continue on this path, we will be abandoned or not loved. Children who suffer from sexual abuse at a young age especially at the hands of a trusted relative carry these wounds deep in their hearts. Scared, traumatized and negatively affected they build up barriers to protect themselves. At times, the core wound could also be generational, passing down to us from our forefathers.
These wounds can come later in our life too, due to an abusive relationship, trauma, near death experience (NDE) or loss of a loved one. But these are actually sacred wounds. They become truly sacred when we learn from them, release negativity attached to the events and allow them to make us a better human being.
The signs
The way to identify is you have a sacred wound are the following:
- Looking for a relationship to complete yourself and feeling frustrated when you are unable to find one
- Feeling of being unworthy of love and attention that you receive
- Feeling abandoned and restless
- Suffering from chronic anxiety
- Being happy in being sad or falling in love with your misery
How to heal from a sacred wound?
“Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understating.” – Kahlil Gibran
The first step of any healing process is acceptance. You must accept that you were hurt or betrayed, allow yourself to feel the emotions and then release it. Yes, it is easier said than done, but not impossible.
It’s ideal to work with a certified hypnotherapist to release the sacred wounds on your soul. Hypnotherapy can help you understand that you were in no way responsible for the past events and allow you to relieve the burden of shame and guilt. It can help you disconnect from the binds that stop you from realizing your true worth and set you on a path of healing. The healing of sacred wounds in a long process that needs patience and self-love. All the best for your healing journey. Blessed Be
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