Honoring Self as the Foundation of Healing
I made a mistake this past Monday. I let a friend’s recommendation of a health practitioner override the responsibility I have to myself — the responsibility to learn about the methods and philosophy of anyone I approach for support in my healing.
“If my friend recommends this person, she must be good,” I thought. Next time I think that, I’ll pause, take a breath, and begin again. What do I know about this person, their approach, and their beliefs about healing? How does that align with my own needs and values?
I want to remain open to the magic that can happen in healing — and I also owe it to myself to be responsible.
This isn’t about avoiding discomfort or shielding myself from challenge. It’s about honoring my truth. When I give up responsibility for myself, I lose balance with my truth.
Truth is that quiet, unfailing sense of alignment within — the knowing that guides me toward integrity, honesty, and balance. When I neglect that inner guidance, someone else will inevitably step in and decide for me. Their certainty can be persuasive: “I know what will cure you,” they might say. And in that moment, the question becomes clear — who gets to decide my truth, them or me?
Sometimes, taking back responsibility creates tension. Others may resist when you reclaim your own authority, insisting they know what’s best. And perhaps there is truth in what they offer — but before I can discern it, I must return to my center.
Because in the end, what’s at stake is simple: who is in charge of me?
The answer must always be — me.
Not the rigid me of ego or pride, but the centered me — the self grounded in awareness, open to growth, and guided by truth. When I honor that responsibility, I find balance, clarity, and compassion.
Truth begins with responsibility.
Responsibility begins with me.
