It is likely that you have unresolved friction inside you if you are in a challenging place right now—be it health, money, or relationships. Friction can be traced back to a traumatic event or experience that you have had in the past.
It is wise to spend time digging deep into your past to identify the root of the problem. You have to accept that “yes, this is something that has been bothering me.” That is the first step toward recovery. Unaddressed trauma will never heal. It makes you do stupid things, resulting in unintentional self-sabotage.
What I’m sharing here is not a scientific approach; because when shit happens, you don’t look to science to explain it. You want practical tools you can use. These three simple steps have worked for me and may also work for you.
Step 1: Accept
My first step toward healing was accepting the truth.
Step 2: Write
I kept writing about my perception of the entire experience. Every time I journaled, new details and emotions would flow out until I finally cleansed myself.
Step 3: Forgive
Finally, I resolved to forgive all those who caused this trauma. I recovered and healed myself by writing.
If you want to heal your trauma, start writing what you think until there are no thoughts left. Once you get through the difficult and painful task of reliving and writing about this experience, you will feel liberated and balanced within.