Fly Free: A Moment of Stillness and Liberation
You are free.
Free from judgment, anger, and hate.
Free from greed, desire, and anxiety.
Free from irritation, sadness, and your deepest wounds.
Free from lust, agony, and long-held trauma.
Fly as light as a feather carried by a soft summer breeze.
Fly as steady as a bird drifting on warm winds.
Leave the baggage behind.
Start again.
Fly as if you were born just moments ago—
free from stories, experiences, and the weight of your past.
No more crests or troughs.
No need to look back.
Feel the softness of yourself.
The kindness of your soul.
The gentle presence in your fingertips.
Let your breath show you the world—worry-free.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Roam this world, mindfully.
And when you’re ready, open your eyes again.
It’s a new day.
A space for your smile.
Your kindness.
Your gentle thoughts.
You are free.
And freedom begins in this breath.
Other Reads:
More about my offerings on this link.
About mindfulness on this link.
Learn more about healing your inner child on this link.
External Resources:
Zen & Engaged Buddhism:
Healing Begins With Your Inner Child
Healing Starts With Your Inner Child
When we talk about healing, we often mention the mind and body. But what if we stopped separating them?
Your body holds memory.
Your mind holds narrative.
Together, they form your experience of being human.
You can’t have a healthy mind in a neglected body—and vice versa.
Both need nourishment.
Both need care.
The Body Can Heal With Food and Movement.
But What About the Mind?
To heal the mind, you can’t simply “move on” from pain.
You need to meet it.
Especially the pain from your childhood.
You can’t compartmentalize your experiences by age or phase. They live together, connected by emotional memory. And often, the unhealed child within you still shapes the decisions of the adult you are today.
So Where Do You Begin?
Start by acknowledging this truth:
You may be an adult carrying the unmet needs of your inner child.
Every child wants to feel seen, safe, and loved.
And when those needs are ignored, the inner child doesn’t disappear.
They adapt.
shrink.
They rebel.
Or they cling to others to fill what was once missing.
What Happens When You Ignore That Inner Child?
Imagine a 7-year-old in a shopping mall being ignored by their parent.
They tug, they shout, they cry—until they give up.
That’s what happens within you when your inner child is left unseen.
And that child can show up in unexpected ways:
-
Overreacting in adult conversations
-
Struggling with trust and boundaries
-
Feeling unworthy, even when loved
-
Seeking approval endlessly
A 3-Step Path to Reconnection
Step 1 – Acknowledge
Recognize that your adult self may be carrying emotional weight from your childhood. This is not a failure—it’s a human reality.
Step 2 – Investigate
What experiences in your past still cause pain?
How did those moments feel as a child?
What would your inner child ask from your adult self now—comfort, validation, or simply a hug?
Step 3 – Befriend
Build a relationship with your inner child.
Check in regularly.
Speak kindly to them.
Let them know you’re here now—and you won’t abandon them again.
Loving Your Inner Child Is Loving Yourself
This isn’t about looking back with blame.
It’s about shining light into the places where love was once missing.
When you befriend your inner child, you’re no longer walking through life alone.
You walk hand in hand—with your past, your present, and your truth.
Other Reads:
Learn more about my offerings on this link.
Here’s more about mindfulness on this link.
External Resources:
Zen & Engaged Buddhism: