We illuminate the healing path by being on it ourselves. Those who see us grow and change can be inspired to do the same.
I’ve been known to glance at an intake form on which every symptom is circled, toss it aside, and say to a patient, “Tell me what’s going on in your life.” But unless we are getting healed in our own life challenges, we cannot with conviction point anyone else to emotional health amidst their life challenges. Being on a healing path is invigoratingly honest, refreshingly hopeful, and deeply meaningful.