A Willingness to Heal: The desire to feel better can be your best ally. Don’t give in to the ego which will try to tell you there is something wrong with you: there is NOTHING wrong with you! The reactions you experience are only responses to an emotional event- they are NOT who you are.

Support from Others: When healing from an emotional event, it is important to avoid isolating yourself and to regularly connect with others. Surrounding yourself with those who support, love and respect you can be invaluable on your path.

The Assistance of Trained Professionals: You might choose to attend individual or group therapy, seek out expert opinions or receive help from a trained professional-someone you feel comfortable with and trust. Treatments may focus on: education, stress management techniques and the release of body memories and suppressed emotions that cause physical or psychological pain.

To Practice Meditation and Mindfulness: Meditation helps quiet the chatter of the mind to allow you to experience wisdom, acceptance and a new appreciation for life. Emotions get stored inside the body. The body can greatly benefit from thoughtless moments and a mindful practice.

Daily Movement: Yoga and other forms of physical activity release endorphins, making you feel safe and stable. It is vital to regularly engage in physical activity to help create positive feelings which have been torn down by emotional events.

LOVE YOURSELF enough to believe that you deserve to be free of any kind of pain and suffering. With faith and the willingness to take the steps, you can experience peace (maybe even joy), vitality and a renewed appreciation for life. Remember YOU can heal your heart, mind and body.