Key Takeaways
1. Trauma affects all aspects of our being, but healing is possible
Trauma doesn't exist in a vacuum – it affects all seven of our bodies. And because each body plays a part in how we feel, move, breathe, act, and live, inner healing cannot take place if only one body is healed. We have to work with all seven.
Holistic healing approach. Trauma impacts our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. To truly heal, we must address all these aspects of ourselves. The author introduces the concept of seven bodies: physical, etheric, astral, mental, spiritual, cosmic, and nirvanic. Each body represents a different layer of our being and requires attention in the healing process.
Healing is a journey. It's important to understand that healing is not linear or instantaneous. It involves acknowledging past wounds, processing emotions, and gradually rewiring our thoughts and beliefs. This process takes time and patience, but it is possible for everyone. The book offers various practices and exercises to facilitate healing across all seven bodies, empowering readers to become their own healers.
2. Self-awareness and curiosity are crucial for inner healing
Do you ever feel like you're not learning anything? Or even deeper than that, do you feel as if you're not interested in learning anything? This is a response to fear or trauma. It's a response to being hurt.
Cultivate curiosity. Trauma often leads to a shutdown of curiosity as a protective mechanism. However, rekindling curiosity is essential for healing and personal growth. By approaching our experiences, emotions, and thoughts with openness and interest, we can gain valuable insights into ourselves and our healing process.
Develop self-awareness. The book emphasizes the importance of becoming aware of our thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. This awareness allows us to:
- Identify triggers and patterns
- Recognize limiting beliefs
- Distinguish between intuition and trauma-based responses
- Make conscious choices rather than reacting automatically
Practices like meditation, journaling, and body scans are introduced to help readers develop greater self-awareness and curiosity about their inner experiences.
3. Rewrite limiting beliefs to transform your mindset
You can't change your past, but you can choose to make your future a lighter place. Here's the thing – it's your responsibility to heal yourself.
Identify limiting beliefs. Our past experiences, especially traumatic ones, often lead to the formation of limiting beliefs about ourselves and the world. These beliefs can hold us back from healing and living fulfilling lives. The book guides readers through exercises to identify their limiting beliefs, such as:
- Creating a personal history list
- Meditating on past memories
- Recognizing patterns in thoughts and behaviors
Transform beliefs. Once limiting beliefs are identified, the next step is to consciously rewrite them into empowering ones. This process involves:
- Questioning the validity of old beliefs
- Imagining how life would be different without these limitations
- Creating new, positive affirmations
- Consistently reinforcing new beliefs through daily practice and visualization
By rewriting our beliefs, we can shift our mindset and create new neural pathways that support healing and personal growth.
4. Healthy relationships and boundaries are essential for growth
It's important to understand that setting boundaries isn't a way to get rid of people, but a way to keep them in your life without destroying your inner peace.
Cultivate supportive relationships. The people we surround ourselves with have a significant impact on our healing journey. The book emphasizes the importance of:
- Recognizing toxic relationships
- Seeking out positive, supportive connections
- Learning to trust others and ourselves
Establish healthy boundaries. Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and protecting our energy. The author provides guidance on:
- Identifying personal needs and limits
- Communicating boundaries clearly and assertively
- Respecting others' boundaries
- Maintaining boundaries consistently
By fostering healthy relationships and setting clear boundaries, we create a supportive environment for our healing process and personal growth.
5. Reconnect with your true self through self-care and visualization
Self-care is a simple way to fill the cracks in your lens with gold.
Prioritize self-care. Regular self-care practices are essential for maintaining balance and supporting the healing process. The book encourages readers to:
- Develop a personalized self-care routine
- Incorporate daily, weekly, and monthly practices
- Experiment with different techniques to find what works best
Visualization techniques. The author introduces powerful visualization exercises to help readers reconnect with their true selves and envision a healed future. These practices include:
- Candle gazing meditation
- Future self visualization
- Inner fire visualization
By combining self-care and visualization techniques, readers can nurture their inner selves, build resilience, and create a positive vision for their future.
6. Embrace your inner fire to overcome fear and ignite personal power
There's a fire inside of you. It's a light that burns and burns, and it keeps you safe. It burns away all that you don't need, and it's hot enough to burn away everything that's hurt you.
Reconnect with inner strength. The concept of inner fire represents our inherent strength and power. By reconnecting with this inner fire, we can:
- Overcome fear and self-doubt
- Build resilience in the face of challenges
- Access our innate wisdom and intuition
Transform fear into fuel. The book teaches readers to use their inner fire to transform fear and pain into motivation for growth. This involves:
- Acknowledging and accepting fear
- Reframing challenging experiences as opportunities for growth
- Using visualization and meditation to stoke our inner fire
By embracing our inner fire, we can tap into our personal power and approach healing with courage and determination.
7. Freedom comes from accepting all emotions and returning to equilibrium
Inner freedom doesn't mean being happy all the time. It doesn't mean that on every occasion you step outside the house you'll stride confidently with a big grin on your face (although I hope you do that often).
Embrace all emotions. True freedom comes from accepting and experiencing the full range of human emotions, rather than trying to suppress or avoid difficult feelings. The book encourages readers to:
- Acknowledge and validate all emotions
- Practice non-judgmental awareness of feelings
- Use challenging emotions as opportunities for growth and self-understanding
Return to equilibrium. The author introduces the concept of returning to our natural equilibrium – a state of inner peace and balance. This involves:
- Recognizing that our true, peaceful self is always present beneath surface turbulence
- Developing practices to reconnect with this core self
- Trusting in our ability to return to balance, even in difficult times
By accepting all emotions and cultivating the ability to return to equilibrium, we can experience true inner freedom and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
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Review Summary
Healing Is the New High receives mostly positive reviews, with readers praising its practical exercises, relatable content, and transformative impact. Many find it helpful for overcoming anxiety, trauma, and personal growth. Readers appreciate the author's writing style and the book's balance of spiritual and practical guidance. Some criticisms include feeling like a biography, being too basic, or overly spiritual. Overall, most reviewers highly recommend the book, finding it insightful and beneficial for their healing journey.