When Healing Becomes A Way of Life: What I've Learned Since the Pandemic | #8

I'm Ariela, an Akashic Record Reader, Frequency Healer, and like many of you, a fellow traveler on this journey of self-discovery. I'm sharing my personal experiences and lessons learned over the last 4 years of healing and navigating identity changes, spiritual awakening, and healing.

Navigating My Current Spiritual Awakening

I often talk about my initial spiritual awakening, but recently, I’ve been experiencing what feels like a rebirth. This new phase has me stepping into a version of myself I didn't expect to encounter for another 10 years. Yet, here I am, being called to embody this future self right now. It’s a humbling and exciting process of discovering who I am becoming—a new woman, with new levels of maturity, self-awareness, and growth.

Reflecting on Personal Growth Since the Pandemic

When I look back at the version of myself before the pandemic, I’m sure many of you can relate to how much we’ve all transformed. The solitude of that time forced us to confront emotions and patterns we might have kept buried. We’ve collectively undergone a deep transformation, and some of us are still healing from that period.

That time of introspection was a significant checkpoint for many of us, offering the space to process and let go of old layers. For me, it was a time to reevaluate how I want to show up authentically in the world.

Authenticity and Comparing Yourself to Others

Living in an era of social media and constant digital engagement can sometimes make it hard to remain true to ourselves. I’ve often caught myself feeling like I’m not doing enough, posting enough, or hustling enough. I'm working toward focusing on what nourishes me, instead of comparing myself to others and consuming content that spikes my stress levels.

One of the biggest midset shifts that I learned early on was turning jealousy into inspiration. If you find yourself feeling envious of someone else’s success, realize that it’s showing you what you desire for yourself. Instead of shrinking in the face of comparison, embrace it as a spark of inspiration—a healthy and expansive way to interact with the world.

Emotional Regulation and the Path of Healing

One of the most significant shifts in my journey has been developing emotional regulation. I still experience ups and downs, but my capacity to handle those emotions has expanded drastically! While my emotions can feel even more intense now, they don’t throw me off balance as much because I’ve grown in my ability to process and navigate them. And this makes me better equipped to understand others, channel from a place of depth and in the healing work I do.

The Importance of Self-Investment

Investing into myself through therapy, coaching, and spiritual healing has helped me tremendously in life and has returned dividends in my self worth, overall mindset and my ability to show up authentically. Every time I heal something, learn, and gain a new skill set I level up in my ability to play the game of life. Self-investment is essential in playing the game of life with mastery and purpose.

I recommend for everyone to invest in their self-growth and spiritual journey through therapy, mentorship, and healing work. In n the beginning, I felt a bit ridiculous investing in therapy for skills I thought I should already know. But it’s been one of the greatest investments I’ve made in myself, helping me to pour love, resources, and time into becoming the best version of me.

Embracing My Higher Self

As I continue to step into this new version of myself, I feel called to embody my higher self. This process has been ongoing for the past four and a half years. One major step in this journey was changing my name from Karen to Ariela as a symbol of my transformation. It represented a shift in energy, a shedding of the old, and stepping into a higher frequency.

When we connect with our higher self, we open ourselves to messages, inspiration, and guidance that lead us on our path to becoming the person we are meant to be. Your relationship with yourself and your higher self (intuition) will be the most important relationship of your whole life. The way you connect with yourself is a mirror for how you connect with others and the world.

Finding Pleasure in the Journey

One of the biggest lessons I’ve integrated is that the reward is in the journey itself. And it's taken me a moment to get here!

Every step of the way, whether it’s joyful or challenging, can be appreciated, accepted, and honored. As you navigate life’s shadows and do the deep healing work, it’s important to keep believing in yourself and remembering that YOU ARE THE LIGHT and you have to bring your light into dark places and turn it on!

Healing Ancestral Trauma and Inner Child Work

In the past year, I've done a lot of inner work, healing ancestral traumas and confronting my inner child. What I've learned is that there is always another side to the darkness. When you push through and show up for yourself day in and day out - that level of commitment will help you emerge stronger, wiser, and more aligned.

The things that seemed heavy and horrible get released and you are stronger and better at lifting them (or rather letting go). It's deep and powerful work that you do and it all contributes to you feeling lighter and freer.

Trusting in Your Higher Self and Intuition

As you continue on your path of self-discovery and spiritual awakening, I encourage you to trust in your own intuition and higher self. They are guiding you toward your highest potential, showing you the way to embody your true essence and live out your soul’s purpose.

And share your story! We all help one another level up and raise each other's awareness of new ways to be in the world.

If you resonate with any of this, I invite you to explore the transformative power of Akashic Record Readings which can help you connect with your higher self, gain clarity on your soul’s mission, and uncover the gifts you are meant to bring into the world.

If you want to begin working with your own inner wisdom, my online course Divine Intuition will teach you how to connect with your higher self to receive your own messages and activate your intuitive abilities through a series of frequency attunements.