Mental Health Resources for Self Discovery
A disconnect from the authentic self is a state that will leave you feeling lost and uncertain. When I say “authentic self,” I’m referring to your unique “truth;” the raw core of who you are; your best self. The self that’s untapped, unedited and unblocked from the residue of unresolved issues and past hurts.
At some point or another, especially with “doing the work” to grow and expand, you’ll feel lost within the journey. Expect it. Feeling lost is a common emotion that appears when we’re searching.
Do your best to not judge this space. It’s a necessary space in order for the cycle of transition and change to do it’s thing. Equate it to the Fall Season that nature experiences; leaves are lost, green turns to brown and the growth of Spring and Summer, literally, Fall away. Seasons must change for the cycle to continue to turn around and around; We Are No Different. We, too, have different cycles and states.
This is so because detaching from old, unhealthy parts of ourself is required in order to move forward. If we find ourselves identifying too heavily with negative aspects of ourselves, we create major suffering in our lives. Constantly cycling in thoughts and feeling states such as: “I’m stuck,” “I’m anxious,” “I’m not good enough,” and “I’m depressed” are states that drain our life force energy.
These are the feelings and thoughts, that if felt consistently, overtime will align you with a negative self story and identity. A negative self story or identify creates suffering.
The work I do with my clients involves helping them to recognize and reconnect with the core aspects of who they are.
No matter where you are in your journey of self discovery, below are some resources to help you further self explore.
I believe that if you continue to stay open by continually discovering, questioning and staying curious about who you are, you will allow the course of growth and expansion to take place.
Here’s a modge podge of resources to help you dig into different aspects of yourself:
Cheers friends! I hope these resources provide insight & interest for you.