The care of our inner treasure: ground for suffering

However, although the unconscious is a place of intuition and pleasure, it can also be tormented by the fires of suffering. Past wounds, irrational fears and internal conflicts can set our minds on fire, causing emotional turmoil. It is therefore important not to neglect your mental well-being, recognizing and welcoming the pain present in the unconscious in order to heal and grow.

Past experiences can leave a profound mark on our unconscious. Traumatic events or dysfunctional relationships can generate wounds that do not heal easily. Although we may try to ignore or suppress them, these wounds continue to burn in our unconscious, influencing how we perceive ourselves, others, and life itself.

Irrational fears are another aspect that can burn in the unconscious. These fears may be rooted in past experiences or may be the product of social or cultural conditioning. While not always rational, these fears can become powerful motivators of our behavior, limiting our freedom of expression and action.

Furthermore, internal conflicts can inflame the unconscious. Our different parts or subpersonalities can conflict, generating internal tensions that cause stress and upset. These conflicts can be the result of our conflicting desires or contradictory beliefs that lead us to experience a state of emotional distress.

Not neglecting your mental well-being means recognizing and welcoming this pain present in the unconscious. It is important to allow yourself to feel and process the wounds of the past, facing the pain rather than denying or suppressing it. This may require time and appropriate support, such as that of a psychologist or counselor, to help us in the healing process.

Furthermore, it is crucial to address irrational fears through conscious exploration of these limiting emotions and beliefs. Questioning our fears and negative beliefs can help us free ourselves from these mental chains and allow us to live with more serenity and confidence.

Finally, to manage internal conflicts, it can be useful to learn to recognize the different parts of ourselves and develop awareness of how these parts interact with each other. Working on internal coherence and understanding our hidden motivations can promote greater internal harmony and integration.