What is the Purpose of Pain?

”There is no coming to consciousness without pain.” ~ Carl Jung

Being in the field of counseling for more than 20 years now, I see a range of clients, who have many different and varied issues they need help healing from. But the common factor no matter what the issue is, is the pain that they all felt(or feel).

Pain on its own is a very universal feeling. We all, including me, have had our share of pains. So you do understand that healing from pain is not a simple process. There are a multitude of issues to work through and heal through in order to heal that pain. And no, no one size fits all approach can work either.

That being said, I have noticed that in trying to Heal this pain, there are many things we learn about our selves in the process. I have known so many souls, who claim to attain a sense of spiritual growth while trying to heal from their pain.

A question I get asked a lot, due to the spiritual nature of my work is ->

Does pain bring us closer to our higher self? Is there purpose in my pain?

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10 Healing Tips to Boost Your Overall Wellbeing

“And still, I rise.”  ~  Maya Angelou

To successfully Heal from past scars and trauma, a holistic approach towards it is required.

You are not just your mind, you are not just your body and you are not just your soul.

You are a whole, with all of those elements and more.

You might not need to read another self-help book or attend another seminar or save another Instagram/pinterest post as much as you need to listen to, trust, and practice what you already know.

What if the answer you’re looking for is actually within you already? And, the answer usually is.

Your healing IS in your hands above all else. Read on to understand how…

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What is it that sets your soul on fire? What is your burning passion?

Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”~ Jennifer Lee

As you look at your life, what is the thing that captivates your heart and mind fully?

That tiniest ember of a passionate thought with the gravitational pull of all the planets in all the galaxies on your attention? A spark SO strong that you’re willing to risk even failure or embarrassment because the experience or reward is so much greater? I hope you either have goose bumps or chills up your spine thinking about this thought.

Another way to understand this what is that deep seeded craving to reconnect with something that stirs your soul so intensely.

Now, if I stop you in your tracks while you are in the middle of your day and ask you,

“What is it that sets your soul on fire? What is your burning passion that you can’t stop thinking of?”

Would you be able to answer right away or would you need time to think?

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