Here is what I’ve found to be the essence in the realm of inner work: The conclusion from several years of exploration and observations - and tens of thousands of dollars in courses and consultations.
For all of my life, deep down I knew and felt what was good for me and what I truly want to be and do, but some invisible chains prevented me and kept me trapped in:
In the beginning of 2023, after hitting absolute rock bottom with my first serious relationship, I finally sought help and discovered the root of the issue: Fear and judgement of being myself.
A large part of coming back to “loving and accepting” myself has been to allow a lot of “forbidden” unreleased and unfelt emotions. Mostly the 2 root emotions: sorrow and fear - but also a lot of rage (which is often a defence mechanism that covers up the other two)