Pruning Imagination (Resolving our Past Pain)
Emotional pain and trauma are often rooted in past experiences, forming deeply ingrained beliefs such as “I don’t matter,” “I’m not important,” “I am not loved,” “Nobody cares about me,” or “I’m not worthy.” When this pain is triggered, these core beliefs resurface, creating stories in our minds that reinforce feelings of unworthiness, insignificance, or rejection. Left unchecked, this cycle of pain and story-making can spiral, leaving us feeling worse. So, how can we effectively prune this pain away?