Our inner Child Self still lives within us

We come into this world programmed for success, programmed to believe that we can handle anything, without fear, without limiting beliefs. We come strong, full of energy, brave, with 100% recharged self-esteem and confidence.

But that child is adding emotional experiences throughout his growth, knowing the limiting beliefs; fear, sadness, pain, anger, insecurity, negative thoughts, doubts... And that has made him repress his impulses and emotions become entrenched, thus causing physical and mental ailments.

• Related article: "6 limiting beliefs, and how they harm us on a daily basis"

Reconnecting with our Child Self

Sometimes "The Child of the Self" named after the well-known Psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung, manifests itself with defense or protection reactions in a way of emotional overflow, going outside, in the form of inappropriate and childish actions and actions. This situation causes us to totally lose control of our subconscious and therefore the management of our emotions. But... What can we do about this situation?

Fortunately there are several possibilities; our child self still lives within us. It is still in us. That energy, that strength and courage, are still there, but entrenched and full of beliefs. All we have to do is give him what he needs.

Talk to your child I with love and affection, tell him how much he is worth; promise him protection and security and you will see that your mood, magically and instantly, changes.

There are several ways to connect with our child I, and mend 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 be able to establish a dialogue with our child I and reduce or eliminate those beliefs of the past. And the other tool is therapeutic writing, which helps to heal and manage emotions. Here we will see how to use both.

How to use visualization

Visualization is widely used in mind reprogramming therapies. Find a calm and quiet place, without any possible interruption. Sit relaxed without crossing legs or arms. Close your eyes and with your mind blank, being aware of the here and nowTake 3 deep breaths.

Go, with your mind, to your house from when you were a child, and in it, go to your room, where you will find your "I" of about 7 or 10 years sitting on the bed. Sit next to her and tell her how well you are doing, if you have a family, how confident and secure you are in your life; that you are about to meet objectives and goals, and that your fears as a child have already disappeared, that you do not have to worry about anything, because You have everything under control and the only thing you need and miss from your child self is that energy, strength and courage that you know you follow having. Give each other a strong hug of energy and sanction and say goodbye with a "see you soon".

This visualization can be done as many times as you want. It is very nice from time to time to visit your inner child I and tell them how you are doing or even ask them for advice. Remember that he / she is the one who knows you the most 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 allows us to restructure our thoughts as well.

In this case I propose to write a letter to your I child. You have to find a quiet and comfortable place where you can sit and write. If you want, you can put on relaxing music to create a magical atmosphere. You will need a piece of 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 be generated.

Take paper, pen and write him a very sincere and liberating letter; think 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 how you are doing, funny things that have happened to you, if you have created a family, the dreams that you are going to fulfill or have fulfilled... Everything that arises, what you feel, the commitment that you are going to have with him / her of protection and honey, that your limitations are no longer, they no longer affect you and that you are giving in life, your best version. And something very important: thank him for staying by your side.

Save it and read it from time to time, it will comfort you.