What is the Purpose of Pain?

On September 26, 2023November 15, 2023 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn healing, Mind, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind-Mental Health, Positive Self Reflection7 Comments

”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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12 Healing Ways to Emotional Growth

On August 4, 2023November 15, 2023 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn healing, Mind, Mind-Mental Health, Positive Self Reflection, spiritual healing5 Comments

“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” ~ Abraham Maslow

When I began my own journey of emotional growth and healing, I didn’t know it would be so hard. I thought I’ll read a few books, do a few courses, and get therapy and that is all I need.

What I didn’t factor in, was how many emotions I was burying within, and needed to work through. It then led me to understand that this emotional growth and healing is indeed a lifelong process.

Emotional growth is hard work.

Emotional growth is like an uphill climb.

It’s a thing we keep doing, as long as we are alive. And yes, it can be painful and challenging work.

But, it can also be incredibly satisfying and life-altering.

If you fall in love with the process of Emotional growth and approach yourself with curiosity instead of judgment, openness instead of shame, and hope instead of fear, you’ll heal.
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And once you begin to get to know yourself better and start living authentically, there’s no going back.

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The Power of Self-Love

On July 24, 2023November 15, 2023 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Heal Your Soul Column, healing, Mind, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind-Mental Health, Positive Self Reflection9 Comments

“Love is the great miracle cure. Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives.” ~ Louise Hay

In a world where comparison and self-criticism run rampant, the concept of self-love has emerged as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Self-love is not merely a fleeting trend or a buzzword; it’s a transformative practice that can lead to profound personal growth, happiness, and emotional healing. In this article, I’ll share the essence of self-love, its benefits, and practical steps to cultivate this beautiful virtue within ourselves.

What is Self-love?

“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” ~ Mandy Hale

I’m a huge fan of all things love. Self-love came on my radar when I started working on my own past emotional wounds. Till that time, and for a long while after that too, I thought self-love was a downright self-indulgent and self-serving concept. That is what most people still think of it. But as I studied it further and explored all the facets of this beautiful practice, did I realize that THIS is in fact one of the most healing practices to fully and completely integrate my fractured emotional self.

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