When anyone is at one with themselves, they feel whole, happy and are in sync with themselves. They don't take offence, are not easily wounded, or triggered by other people’s words or actions.

For those who take offence, there are many opportunities for you to self-heal, but it is important you acknowledge your feelings and underlying pain. It is also important you recognise any deep wound being brought to the surface, process those emotions and address any past issues.

Personal Growth

Ask yourself what you're being taught and try to see how someone's actions or words can be resolved in an amicable, non-judgmental way. When people take responsibility and control for their own lives, they will see the hidden gifts being offered, the learning, the lessons and the personal growth.

The very platform that allows them to grow, heal and renew is your same platform. Seeing life’s lessons and the inner gift or soul learning, is what really heals us.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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