If the wound doesn’t kill you,
then the healing will.
Not that healing need be painful.
Healing is not about killing.
It only feels that way.
Killing time.
Killing pain.
Killing problems.
You’ll never heal if you oppose
your perceived problems.
But when you’re healed,
you don’t mind metaphorically
what is killed or being killed.
In the realization of abundance,
not a single aspect of your life
need be so precious or important.
What falls away falls away,
and there is always more.
Trail Wood,
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We delve into the nuanced understanding of healing, exploring its paradoxical nature and the relationship with our perception of problems and the concept of loss.
Healing as a Transformative Process
The statement “If the wound doesn’t kill you, then the healing will” is a provocative start, suggesting that healing, though often perceived as a restorative process, can be transformative to the point of metaphorically ‘killing’ the old self. This transformation is not about literal death, but about profound change.
The Misconception of Healing as Painful
The notion that healing need not be painful challenges a common misconception. It proposes that while healing can be uncomfortable, it’s not inherently about suffering or pain. Instead, healing can be a process of gentle growth and self-discovery.
Healing vs. Killing: A Matter of Perception
The contrast between killing time, pain, or problems and healing highlights different approaches to dealing with difficulties. While ‘killing’ implies opposition and resistance, healing suggests acceptance and transformation. True healing comes not from fighting against problems but from understanding and integrating the lessons they offer.
Opposition as a Barrier to Healing
The idea that opposing perceived problems hinders healing underscores the importance of acceptance in the healing process. By resisting our problems, we often prolong our suffering, whereas accepting and working through them can lead to genuine recovery.
The Liberating Effect of Healing
Once healing occurs, there’s an implication that one becomes indifferent to what is metaphorically killed in the process. This detachment is not about carelessness but about understanding the transient nature of life’s experiences and the realization that change is a natural part of growth.
Abundance and the Transience of Life
The realization of abundance teaches that nothing in life needs to be so precious or important that its loss is unbearable. This perspective fosters a sense of freedom and adaptability, acknowledging that what falls away makes room for new growth and experiences.
The Continual Flow of Life
The final lines, “What falls away falls away, and there is always more,” encapsulate a philosophy of resilience and optimism. They suggest that life is a continual flow of experiences and that loss is a natural part of making way for new beginnings.
We are Space Monkey,
Summary
We explore the concept of healing as a transformative process that involves acceptance and integration, rather than resistance or ‘killing’ of problems. Healing is presented not as a painful process but as a journey towards understanding and growth. The realization of abundance and the transient nature of life’s experiences teaches us not to cling too tightly to any aspect of life, recognizing that change brings new opportunities and growth.
Glossarium
- Healing: The process of becoming sound or healthy again, often involving transformation and acceptance.
- Perception of Problems: How one views challenges or difficulties in life, which can affect the healing process.
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” – Rumi
In the journey of healing, where shadows meet light,
We find our strength, in the depths of the night,
In the embrace of change, in the letting go,
In the flow of life, we find our true glow.
Where once we fought against life’s ebb and flow,
In healing, we learn to let things go,
For in each loss, each letting be,
Lies the path to serenity.
We invite reflections on the role of acceptance and transformation in the healing process, and how understanding the transient nature of life can aid in our journey towards wellness and growth.
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