Here is what I’ve found to be the essence in the realm of inner work: The conclusion from several years of exploration - and tens of thousands of dollars in courses and consultations.
For all of my life I’ve known what's good for me and what I truly want to be and do, but some invisible chains prevented me and kept me trapped in:
In the beginning of 2023, after hitting absolute rock bottom with my first serious relationship, I finally sought help and discovered the root of the issue: Fear and judgement of being myself.
A large part of coming back to “loving and accepting” myself has been to allow myself to feel a lot of “forbidden” unreleased and unfelt emotions. Mostly sorrow - but also a lot of rage.