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Pushing Healing Uphill? The Journey to Self-Commitment and Responsibility - 2026

Healing isn't a straightforward path; it's a climb. Often, it feels like pushing a boulder.

Life with healing at the centre is fraught with challenges, learning about who we are requires time, effort, and a resolute commitment to oneself. The journey is messy, Life is messy, but beyond the chaos lies the profound opportunity for growth and transformation. It doesn't mean you are broken needing fixing. It's more an invitation to know yourself deeper and become aware with consciousness and connection. To live a life fulfilled, empowered with excitement for the potentials within the opportunities. But how many of us are truly ready to confront our inner truths and take those crucial first steps?

For those yearning for 2026 to be a better year, with a better version of you at the helm then consider the following:

If the desire to heal and grow are in competition with your old habits of hesitancy to shoulder the responsibility, it’s essential to understand that healing is not a passive process. It demands active participation, a willingness to commit to oneself with truthfulness and integrity. Distractions, avoidance, and disguising responsibilities as being too busy!, are common coping mechanisms that stall progress. However, they do nothing more than delay the healing process. Knowing what needs to be healed is not enough, if you really want to make a difference in the now, it takes a deep acknowledgement of the necessity.

The Necessity of Willingness and Commitment with Discipline

Healing requires an unwavering commitment. It involves a daily willingness to face what is uncomfortable, embrace what is true, and take actions that honour your word. Being truthful starts with being honest with oneself about where you are currently in your journey and acknowledging the areas needing work. By honouring your word, especially to yourself, you set the foundation for building trust in the healing process. 

Cultivating a discipline of daily self care practices is key to strengthening your mindset, like muscle training for the mind.

This commitment transforms the seemingly insurmountable task of healing into manageable steps. The process won't be swift, but each step taken with honesty and intention brings you closer to your goal. 

Remember, the journey begins with a single step, and it is the consistency of these steps that defines your healing trajectory.

If Not Now, Then When?

Procrastination is a common barrier in the healing process. We have all been there or are still there!  It’s easy to find reasons to delay, to convince ourselves that tomorrow will be more conducive to our efforts. However, this avoidance only extends our pain. The reality is, there is no perfect time to begin healing—only the present moment.

Ask yourself: if not now, then when? By putting off the work necessary for healing, you deny yourself the potential joy and peace that await. Take this moment to reflect on what you're avoiding and why. What fears are holding you back? By understanding the root of your procrastination, you can address it head-on and push beyond it with support.

Creating a Vision and Plan

Every significant journey begins with a vision. Visualise what healing looks like for you. It can be a life free of the burdens of past trauma, a state of peace with yourself, or the quiet confidence of having overcome. Use this vision as your North Star, guiding every decision you make. 

Ask, who am I being when I hold myself back and who do I want to become as I allow myself to step forward?

Once you have your vision, create a plan that aligns with it. This plan should outline realistic steps that incorporate both short-term and long-term goals. Planning also involves budgeting your time and energy—valuable resources in the healing and maintenance process. Mapping out your path ensures that every action is purposeful and directed towards your ultimate goal, incorporating the initial Why? - Understanding.  Along with the What, Who, When, Where and How? - All the Action steps !

The Ripple Effect of Showing Up for Yourself

Showing up for yourself is more than a commitment—it's a practice of self-care that reverberates through all aspects of your life. When you prioritise your healing, you not only improve your well-being but also influence your surroundings. The ripple effects of this dedication can extend to relationships, careers, and daily interactions, fostering an environment of growth and positivity.

Self-care isn't selfish; it's essential. It empowers you to maintain the energy required for the uphill journey and instills a sense of achievement and self-worth. Through taking care of yourself, you communicate your value to the world, setting loving boundaries. Prioritising your healing paves the way for healthier connections and a more fulfilling life.

Moving Forward: Taking Action Now

As you stand at the base of this metaphorical hill, reflecting on life, or even just the year that is coming to a close, armed with the knowledge of what healing requires, the final step is action. Start with small, meaningful actions today, and let the momentum carry you forward into this new cycle of energy, as we welcome both the Year of the Fire Horse and a Universal 1 year - the beginning of a new 9 year cycle of lessons. Remember, healing is a journey that builds upon itself—each effort compounds into progress.

So begin now. Set aside the distractions and take responsibility for the path ahead. Create a space in your day, take some time to sit with yourself and ask some deeper questions, allow your desires to be seen by writing them into your reality. Dream and imagine your vision is your present and let the magic take shape by the actions of follow up and showing up.

Believe in your ability to push your healing journey uphill. As you show up consistently for yourself, you will transform the obstacles into stepping stones, realising that the summit is well within reach.

Your journey is not just about reaching the peak, but about who you become throughout the climb. Let today be the day you commit to yourself and the powerful journey of healing. Your future self will thank you.

On that note…I’d  also like to say a huge thank you to all the wonderful beautiful people who have crossed my path this year with Qi Kinesiology services. To all those who have taken their first steps - I applaud your courage, bravo - the first step is always the hardest!  To all those who have deepened their commitment to self and pushed their healing uphill with continued care - you inspire me with your trust, dedication and consistency to Becoming the best version of You !  To you all I share from my heart to yours a deep gratitude for being a small part of your unique an incredible journey.  Thank you 💞