We all through ups and downs in life; what is most important is not to get stuck when feeling low. The path to intentional healing typically involves some key components:

Awareness: Recognizing where you are and gaining clarity around the areas that need healing. This can involve deep introspection, meditation, or counseling to uncover subconscious blocks.

Responsibility: Realizing that you must take an active role in your own journey, rather than just hoping things will heal on their own. This means making self-care and inner work a priority.

Transformation: Seeking out modalities and supports that facilitate transformation at mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. Examples may include spiritual practices like yoga, prayer or mindfulness, or lifestyle changes.

Integration: Integrating your experiences into tangible positive changes and forward movement in your life, rather than having transformations that don't lead anywhere long-term. Finding ways to implement and sustain new healthier patterns.

Connection: Recognizing you don't have to walk the path alone. Seeking community and connecting to others who can empathize is invaluable. There is power in shared stories and mutual support.

Patience: Understanding that feeling better is a gradual process that unfolds in its due time and cannot be rushed or forced. Making space for the ups and downs rather than resisting your experience.

Hope: Maintaining the hope and trust that no matter how difficult the path, you have the inner resources and strength to improve. Keeping sight of the possibility of wellness and wholeness ahead.

The path is different for all of us, but holding these elements in mind can help guide intentional healing. The key is sustaining a commitment to your own inner growth and letting that be the journey.