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"The Myth of Linear Healing," is a deep dive into this compassionate framework. Read on Substack! LINK https://open.substack.com/pub/tejan868/p/the-myth-of-linear-healing-embracing?r=2zrcaz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

What is one piece of wisdom you can bring to a "valley" you are revisiting today? Share in the comments. 👇

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Embracing Your Spiral / Non-linear Progress:
1. Healing is not a straight line.
2. A "setback" is a revisit, not a relapse.
3. You are stronger and wiser with every turn.
4. Acknowledge, Access Wisdom, and Take One Step.

When you feel yourself spiraling back, respond with intention:
1. Acknowledge the Return (No Judgment): "I have been here before."
2. Access Your Wisdom: "What did I learn last time that can help me now?"
3. Take One Intentional Step: Take one small action along the forward path.

When you find yourself back in a valley, remember this: you are not the same person who was here before.
You now carry the wisdom of your last ascent. You have new tools, new perspectives, and a deeper strength.
This is not a relapse; it's a revisit.

Healing is not a straight line. It is an ascending spiral.
You revisit familiar emotional landscapes, but you never return to the exact same spot. Each time you circle back, you are stronger, wiser, and further along the path. You are always moving forward!

Our culture sells us a dangerous myth: that healing is a straight, upward line.
When our journey doesn't fit this perfect narrative, we blame ourselves. We feel shame for the "setback," believing we've lost all our progress.