We come into this world programmed for success, programmed to believe that we can do anything, without fears, without limiting beliefs. We come strong, full of energy, brave, with self-esteem and confidence recharged to 100%.
But that child adds emotional experiences throughout his or her growth, knowing limiting beliefs; fear, sadness, pain, anger, insecurity, negative thoughts, doubts… And that has caused him to repress his impulses and his emotions to become entrenched, thus causing physical and psychological ailments.
Sometimes “The child of the Self,” named after the well-known Psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung, manifests itself with defensive or protective reactions in a mode of emotional overflow, going outside, in the form of inappropriate and childish actions and performances. This situation causes us to completely lose control of our subconscious and therefore the management of our emotions. But… What can we do in this situation?
Fortunately there are several possibilities; our child Self still lives within us. He is still in us. That energy, that strength and courage, are still there, but entrenched and full of beliefs. The only thing we have to do is give him what he needs.
Talk to your child self with love and affection, tell him how much he is worth; Promise protection and security and you will see that your mood, magically and instantly, changes.
There are several ways to connect with our child self, and repair our limiting past that is, those situations that, due to lack of age, resources or lack of support, could not be controlled and now, as adults, are the cause of so many limiting beliefs.
There are two very powerful tools that can contact your child self and at the same time reduce or even eliminate our limiting beliefs. One of them is visualization With visualization we can establish a dialogue with our child self and reduce or eliminate those beliefs from the past. And the other tool is therapeutic writing, which helps to heal and manage emotions. Here we will see how to use both.
This is how visualization is used
Visualization is widely used in therapies for reprogramming the mind. Find a quiet and quiet place, without any possible interruptions. Sit relaxed without crossing your legs or arms. Close your eyes and with your mind blank, being aware of the here and now take 3 deep breaths.
Go, with your mind, to your house when you were a child, and there, go to your room, where you will find your “self” of about 7 or 10 years old sitting on the bed. Sit next to him and tell him how well things are going for you, if you have a family, how confident and secure you are in your life; that you are about to meet your objectives and goals, and that your childhood fears have already disappeared, that you don’t have to worry about anything, because you have everything under control and the only thing you need and you miss your child self. It is that energy, strength and courage that you know you still have. Give each other a big hug of energy and sanction and say goodbye with a “see you soon.”
You can do this visualization as many times as you want. It is very nice from time to time to visit your inner child self and tell him/her how things are going for you or even ask for advice. Remember that he is the one who knows you best in the world.
Therapeutic writing in the face of limiting beliefs
Therapeutic writing is one of the best forms of therapeutic intervention to manage our emotions, and it also allows us to restructure our thoughts.
In this case I propose writing a letter to your child self. You need to find a quiet and comfortable place where you can sit and write If you want, you can play relaxing ambient music to create a magical atmosphere. You will need a paper and a pen.
Clear your mind, being aware of the here and now, and take three deep breaths. Regress when you were a child and remember what you were like, what you liked, your dreams.and if you can, try to remember a situation or moment where a limitation could arise.
Grab paper, pen and write him a very sincere and liberating letter; Keep in mind that this exercise is just for you, no one is going to read it, so don’t be shy and write freely whatever you want. Tell him/her how you are doing, fun things that have happened to you, if you have created a family, the dreams you are going to fulfill or have fulfilled… Everything that arises, what you feel, the commitment you are going to have with him/her. of protection and affection, that your limitations are no longer limitations, they no longer affect you and that you are giving in life, your best version. And something very important: thank him for being by your side.
