As a result, many women suffer form depression and self-denial. This negativity is internalized and stored in our bodies, creating a deep disconnection between body, mind, and spirit. In order for healing to occur, we must honestly acknowledge the pain and reclaim the parts of ourselves that have been repressed and rejected. We must be willing to witness ourselves with clarity and compassion rather than judgment. Living in denial of our authenticity is to live with tension, anxiety, rigidity, and chronic stress.
Healing offers resilience, awareness, acceptance, integrity, and transformation.
Healing depends upon our ability to listen to the deep source of wisdom within. Accessing this inner guidance through sensations of the body as well as intuition of the heart and imagination is essential to our experience as spiritual beings. Spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation, and mindfulness keep us connected to the divine essence in each of us. Rebecca Gurholt Sands MEd is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice as a psychotherapist. She counsels individuals and couples, leads women's spirituality retreats, and teaches yoga.