Place a picture of your younger self on your phone to remind yourself of the sweet, kind heart you are caring for, as how you treat your inner child directly reflects how you treat others.
Recognize that your inner child only wants attention and care from one person: you. Do not try to pawn this responsibility off on others.
Engage in frank, honest, and trustful conversations with your inner child, bringing them up to speed on past events and reassuring them that the adult you will take care of them, and that past hurts weren’t personal.
Be willing to let go of the identity you’ve created around past victimhood, as this is the ‘real work’ that alleviates significant emotional weight and baggage.
Actively clear out emotional baggage and old identities from your consciousness to create space for a new, more positive way of seeing yourself and moving forward.
Use ‘x-ray eyes’ or a ‘Google Earth button’ perspective to dissect negative habits and identities, identifying the deeper stories and hidden ‘payoffs’ (like the rush of procrastination or justification of bad behavior) that keep them in place, then be willing to let go of those payoffs.
Redirect your motivation from seeking external validation (e.g., parental attention or idol worship) to intrinsic sources of joy such as colors, music, laughter, and dancing.
Make having fun and entertaining yourself a priority, as this intrinsic motivation is essential for your well-being and can bring joy to others.
Conjure and embrace the irreverent, goofy, and funny child within you as a freeing mantra to remind yourself not to take life too seriously.
Engage in dancing freely without self-judgment, as it unlocks your spirit and inner child, and judging your dance is a reflection of judging your inner self.
Recognize that true wealth comes from the ability to create magic and find beauty through imagination, books, and appreciating life’s gifts, regardless of financial status.
Consciously decide what is real and what to focus on, as your choice determines whether you experience joy or pain, and life will manifest according to your chosen perception.
Approach situations with ‘x-ray eyes’ or a ‘Google Earth picture’ perspective to understand the underlying mechanics and relationships, seeking the truth beneath the surface.
Recognize that seemingly contradictory ideas, like fantasy and reality or performance and truth, can coexist simultaneously, which is a key secret to understanding life.
Prioritize being conscious in the present moment, as this awareness enables you to navigate life’s complexities and recognize coexisting truths.
Adopt the mindset that life is a temporary performance, not to be taken too seriously or deeply hurt by, as it passes quickly like a costume.
Cultivate an irreverent and funny mindset to make fun of everything, as a way to deal with the perceived absurdity and illusion of society.
Employ laughter as a coping mechanism to deal with difficult or ‘daytime nightmare’ situations, as it can alleviate pressure and provide a sense of perspective.
Learn to consciously ‘reset your emotional reboot’ throughout the day to navigate your malleable consciousness and shift your emotional trajectory.
Start your day by stretching, then praying with gratitude to disarm your ego early and acknowledge the beauty of your life.
Practice meditation by recalling your earliest memory and then fast-forwarding through your life’s significant moments up to the present, fostering gratitude and alignment with the current moment.
During meditation, imagine you are dead or no longer present to disarm the ego and access a sense of vastness and perspective.
Practice meditation to gain self-awareness, recognize repetitive patterns in your behavior, and then make conscious changes.
Acknowledge the presence of your ‘dark passenger’ (ego/darkness) but actively fortify and strengthen your spiritual life through practices to maintain equilibrium and remember your true self.
Engage in 12-step programs to learn how to process difficult emotions, especially if you’ve used substances as a coping mechanism in the past.
Engage in long-term therapy to revisit childhood traumas and, with perspective, reframe painful experiences by understanding they often weren’t personal, thereby alleviating the emotional burden.
Understand that various spiritual or therapeutic paths ultimately lead to connecting with and healing the inner child, which is the core of personal growth.
When interacting with others, try to see them as their vulnerable inner child, which can foster compassion and understanding for their outward projections and behaviors.
Be aware of and actively combat unconsciousness and ignorance, which are described as a ’thought disease’ prevalent in the world.
Understand that true revolution begins within yourself through practices like meditation and self-love, and this internal shift will positively impact the world.
See yourself as a co-creator and an extension of the universe’s power, with a role to fully experience humanity, ‘get in there and eff it up,’ and challenge the status quo.
Branch out and try new things, especially those outside of societal expectations, to discover new aspects of yourself and be of service to your own being.
Re-examine your relationship with idols, taking them off pedestals to become self-propelling and find intrinsic motivation rather than external inspiration.
Value laughter and kindness as the most important things in life, recognizing their profound impact on well-being and interaction.
Seek opportunities to work with friends, as this can enhance enjoyment and motivation in your professional life.
Engage with music that conjures your spirit and reminds you of your past, as it serves as a channel to connect with your inner child, finding sanctuary and peace.
Recognize that a ‘miracle is a change in perception’ and use difficult experiences (like illness) to shift your perspective and cultivate gratitude for your blessings.
Understand that real, sustainable love is built on respect, trust, and kindness, rather than just fleeting romantic ecstasy.
Actively create opportunities for fun, like setting up a personal roller disco in an empty parking garage, to bring joy into your life.
Actively engage in activities like dancing, singing, and skating to get in touch with your emotions and spirit, especially when feeling shut down.
Trust the natural flow of events and allow the process to guide you, even when you have an outline or intention, rather than rigidly adhering to a plan.
When facing anxiety or nervousness, reassure your inner child with unconditional love, imagining a supportive figure who will love and laugh at everything you do, allowing you to perform freely.
Clear out anxiety, insecurity, and other mental ‘crap’ from your consciousness to create bandwidth for receiving blessings and living a more fulfilled life.
Change your perspective and mindset to gain a clearer view of situations, implying a shift from self-absorption or stubbornness.