1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 One of the topics I teach in my Soul School online course is about connecting to your inner child. Inner child bonding is so healing and very sweet. &amp;nbsp; The way we would talk to a child is so much different than we talk to our adult self. We’re harsh, judgmental and critical, but you would never be like that to a sweet young child. &amp;nbsp; If you’re new to inner child connection, there is a sweet, pure, innocent and good child within you still. &amp;nbsp; Connecting to your inner child immediately brings up a gentleness towards yourself. We all could use more gentleness towards ourselves. &amp;nbsp; As Adults, we can be pretty hard on ourselves. We tent to hold on to heavy emotions - judgment, resentment, second-guessing, guilt and shame. &amp;nbsp; It’s like paying interest on a debt you don’t owe. You don’t have to hold on to these emotions. You can let go and be free. &amp;nbsp; By connecting to the sweet little girl or boy in you, it’s easier to be kinder and softer to yourself. &amp;nbsp; I have a timer on my phone where each day I connect with little Audrey. It doesn’t have to be long or weird. &amp;nbsp; I close my eyes and check in with her to see how she’s doing and what she needs. It usually takes less than a minute. &amp;nbsp; What’s interesting about inner child bonding is that the answers from her are often different than the answers from my Adult mind. &amp;nbsp; When my mind says I need to push harder and do more, my inner child says please rest and play. When my mind says you’re not enough, my inner child says I see you and you’re loved. When my mind dwells on a past mistake, my inner child shrugs it off and says You learned something, keep going. &amp;nbsp; Lately, I’ve also been adding self-forgiveness to my journaling and inner child meditations. This allows space for more self-compassion and celebration, and opens the door to give yourself permission to be kinder and gentler with yourself and the process of life’s disappointments. &amp;nbsp; Sometime self-love can be seen as weak, lazy or indulgent. Give yourself permission to take care and nurture yourself. You are important. &amp;nbsp; Creating a practice of self-forgiveness is one way you can begin to deepen your compassion towards yourself and expand your self-love. &amp;nbsp; Just like you would be quick to forgive a child, we need that same empathy as adults. &amp;nbsp; Your inner child just wants you to see them, to generously listen to them and to be gentle and kind to yourself. &amp;nbsp; Share on the blog or on insta: What are you forgiving and releasing? &amp;nbsp; Want to dive in deeper? Join me on Sunday 8/9 from 4-6pm pst for a virtual workshop centered around connecting and nurturing your inner child along with relaxing deep yin yoga and journaling. &amp;nbsp; Also Mark your calendars because my signature online program, Soul School is back and starts date of October 5th. This course is special to my heart and is a decade of my learning to help you embody your truth: you are enough and you matter. I hope you can join me. SIGN UP HERE TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN DOORS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION. MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST http://www.audreysuttonmills.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/15195503/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/15195503