The hottest Healing Substack posts right now

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Going Under, Coming Up

The Abbey of Misrule • 989 implied HN points • 06 Jan 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. Baptism and illness are framed as forms of rebirth that strip away pride and the false self, drawing a person into deeper dependence on God and a simpler, more childlike way of being.
  2. A conscious withdrawal from public life and the internet is being taken to recover health and rediscover the joy of writing, with a shift toward pilgrimage, nature, storytelling, and a slower, less regular publishing rhythm.
  3. All future writings will be free to read and supported by a voluntary subscription model so that able readers can fund the work and make it accessible to those who cannot pay, with paid tiers offering community access and extra perks.

Hope for a Durable Remission

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 3832 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Healing
  1. The importance of finding hope and strength in situations of enduring challenges, such as coping with a cancer diagnosis or supporting a child through difficult times.
  2. The ongoing journey of healing involves balancing the knowledge gained from experiences with actively working towards personal healing and self-care.
  3. The significance of continuing to support others going through similar challenges while also focusing on one's own well-being by engaging in activities that bring comfort and peace.

Why I Am A (Medieval) Catholic

Castalia • 699 implied HN points • 06 Jul 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. Medieval Catholicism offers a unique way to understand psychological states using the idea of demons and possession. This approach can help explain behaviors and emotions in a way that modern labels sometimes fail to capture.
  2. The Catholic tradition emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and redemption. This is shown through stories, like Dante's, which illustrate that even the worst actions can lead to healing through understanding and acceptance of one's sins.
  3. Religious language and belief systems can provide powerful support in overcoming struggles, like addiction. Many people find that embracing a higher power helps them in their journey towards recovery and self-acceptance.
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Moving Toward A Soul-Aligned Life

Changing The Channel • 4923 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. The importance of moving towards a soul-aligned life and detaching from ego-driven desires.
  2. Transitioning to a life focused on second half-of-life priorities such as giving back and using wisdom to help others.
  3. Exploring deep questions about authenticity, societal conditioning, spiritual life, and system healing.

Will nobody save the world?

Neckar’s Notes • 222 implied HN points • 08 Jan 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. Relying on a single hero or ego-driven collective to "save the world" is probably a misconception, since the same ego that made the problems can't easily fix them.
  2. Opening to feeling and giving loving, attentive presence matters more than clever fixes; emotional work and connection change how we relate to the world.
  3. Big crises can be catalysts for change, and by anchoring in gratitude, compassion, and small healing acts we create space for wiser, collective transformation.

Songs of the Day and Cross-Country Soup

Hoarse Whisperings • 2456 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🎶 Music Healing
  1. Sending music as a care package can be a thoughtful gesture to someone in need of support.
  2. Love is shown through the small, everyday efforts and actions we do for others.
  3. Music can be comforting and act as a soundtrack to help us through struggles and difficult times.

Turn On, Tune In, Drop In: Psychedelic Conflict Resolution and The Origins of Life

The Bigger Picture • 599 implied HN points • 08 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Healing
  1. Psychedelics have the potential to transform how we think by changing our underlying processes of perception and enhancing cognitive flexibility and creativity.
  2. Perspectivism, embraced by many indigenous cultures using psychedelics, emphasizes becoming the subject to truly understand the object, highlighting the importance of multiple ways of knowing.
  3. Psychedelics can impact conflict resolution by amplifying existing politics and emotions, offering unique perspectives and experiences that can bring about unity and change, even across political divides.

Tara Brach On The 'Sacred Art of Pausing'

Changing The Channel • 1335 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. Tara Brach emphasizes the importance of pausing and creating space for empathy and grace to change how we experience life.
  2. To bridge outer divides, we first need to bridge our inner divides by connecting with our emotions and practicing self-compassion and mindfulness.
  3. Acknowledging trauma and allowing space for collective grieving can help in fostering shared humanity and healing in a polarized world.

Do you want to be well?

Sarah Bessey's Field Notes • 1709 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. Jesus asked 'Do you want to be well?' - a powerful question for introspection and transformation.
  2. Choosing hope, making difficult choices, and embracing agency are key to healing and well-being.
  3. There are forces benefitting from our despair, so it's important to challenge resignation and work towards communal healing.

‘An offense against God’ - Sisters say Vatican abuse response not enough

The Pillar • 923 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. The Vatican's decision regarding the alleged misconduct of Fr. Nicgorski was not considered sufficient by the women involved, highlighting the need for a stronger response to allegations of abuse.
  2. The personal stories of the women reveal the harm caused by inappropriate conduct of a spiritual director, showing the importance of safeguarding against abuse in the Church.
  3. The experiences of these women exemplify the need for reform in the Church's approach to handling cases of misconduct, emphasizing the significance of listening to victims and holding abusers accountable.

The Generative Power of Romantic Regret

Ladyparts • 698 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. Regret over past mistakes, especially in love, is common, but what matters is how you handle it.
  2. Learning not to dwell in regret can help use feelings of discomfort and heartbreak as fuel for positive change.
  3. Romantic regret can be a powerful motivator for personal growth, creativity, and inspiring others to take action.

The Ache

Babbling On • 1297 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healing
  1. The author reflects on the mixed emotions and struggles he faced after his father's unexpected death.
  2. The funeral on a Super Blue Moon is highlighted as a significant and emotional event.
  3. Memories and stories shared at the funeral display the author's complex relationship and deep love for his father.

When (not if) Our Bodies Crumble

The Soup • 982 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healing
  1. The story talks about a personal journey with a child's chronic illness and the struggles faced as a family.
  2. It discusses the importance of recognizing and supporting those with chronic illness and disabilities in the community.
  3. The author shares insights on healing, community support, and the creative process behind writing and publishing a book.

🤫 Just because I love ya

Sarah Bessey's Field Notes • 845 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. Early access to Evolving Faith tickets is available for Field Notes subscribers as a thank you for their support.
  2. Evolving Faith offers a space for healing, connection, and collective exploration of beliefs.
  3. The Evolving Faith 2023 event features a diverse lineup of speakers and offers both online and in-person ticket options.

Art in an Emergency

Seven Senses • 739 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Healing
  1. Art, like dance and music, helps heal our spirit and emotions. Many cultures have known this for a long time.
  2. Holding on to emotions can cause physical discomfort or pain in our bodies. It's important to process these feelings through creative activities.
  3. Making time to dance, sing, or be still can greatly improve our well-being. Connecting with these activities can revive our energy and joy.

From Depravity to Redemption

Charles Eisenstein • 9 implied HN points • 24 Feb 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. Positions of power and systems that treat people and nature as commodities tend to produce and attract dehumanizing behavior, making extreme abuse a systemic risk.
  2. Punishing individual perpetrators is not enough; we must address the deeper social narratives, structures, and generational traumas that create and perpetuate depravity.
  3. A different kind of power—healing, moral and spiritual transformation—can break cycles, alter human nature over time, and ripple positive change through families and societies.

Forgiveness Isn't Just a Choice

Untangled by Savannah Locke • 459 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. Forgiveness is not just about making a choice, it's a practice that can bring significant changes in one's life.
  2. Forgiveness can be achieved through daily little choices that shape a person's character, much like forming habits.
  3. Practicing forgiveness involves humanizing the person who caused harm, extending grace, and acknowledging their worth, leading to a sense of freedom and lightness.

Story Thirty-Six

Stories From The Rail • 399 implied HN points • 18 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healing
  1. Engaging in distracting activities like watching tv can provide comfort in times of distress or trauma.
  2. Sometimes people cope with trauma by avoiding silence and constantly keeping themselves occupied with external stimuli.
  3. Finding a sense of kinship and understanding with others who have experienced trauma can provide a unique form of comfort and connection.

The Sovereign Artist Within

Clinsights • 314 implied HN points • 17 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. Connect with your true artistic self to find joy and creativity
  2. Reconnecting with 'The Sovereign Artist Within' involves tapping into a universal energy source
  3. Uncover your uniqueness, stay open to serendipity, and let go of societal programming to reconnect with your creativity

Transcending My Father's Abuse

Val's Pals • 210 HN points • 06 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healing
  1. The author struggled with viewing their father as a 'monster' due to past abuse experiences.
  2. The author and their father had a complex and evolving relationship, marked by apologies and attempts at reconciliation.
  3. The author ultimately acknowledges their father's efforts at change, but remains cautious about rebuilding trust.

Dave

Nice Try • 319 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. Dave worked at a grocery store and believed he could heal people through faith. He started giving 'healings' to women but was not as successful with men.
  2. His girlfriend became seriously ill because he didn't let her get medical help, believing his powers were enough.
  3. Thankfully, a wise co-worker advised him to take her to a doctor, and that saved her life, showing that sometimes real help comes from professionals, not just faith.

The divorce post

Holly Elmore • 157 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healing
  1. The author reflects on an amicable divorce after 11 years together and 7 years of marriage.
  2. They waited a long time before making the decision to divorce, trying to fix things by themselves.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of not spending extra years in an unhappy relationship.

When did you last make time for your wellness?

The Shift With Sam Baker • 439 implied HN points • 26 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Healing
  1. Wellness and self-care were not prioritized or widely discussed in past decades, often seen as unnecessary or indulgent.
  2. Ignoring physical and mental health signals can lead to serious consequences, impacting overall well-being.
  3. Acknowledging personal needs, practicing self-care, and setting boundaries are crucial for maintaining mental and physical health, even if it goes against societal expectations.

Sipping the Sacred Brew: One-On-One With a Taita From The Colombian Amazon

Tripsitter • 119 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Healing
  1. Yagé is deeply rooted in tradition and must be respected and served with knowledge and experience.
  2. The global expansion of ayahuasca brings both benefits and risks, with a potential loss of cultural traditions.
  3. Regulation and proper training are essential to address the rise of fake Taitas and ensure the preservation of the sacred plant medicine.

Nature's Melody: The Healing Harmony of Ayahuasca Icaros

Tripsitter • 99 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing
  1. Icaros are traditional healing songs used in ayahuasca ceremonies by indigenous tribes in South America. They play a crucial role in guiding the psychedelic journey and can induce intense emotional, physical, and spiritual experiences.
  2. Icaros have diverse purposes, from healing and protection to manipulating outcomes like making someone fall in love or affecting distant events. They are believed to connect individuals with a higher power and strengthen their abilities.
  3. Icaros are learned during isolation periods known as dietas, where individuals engage in deep reflection and communion with sacred plant allies in the Amazon jungle. These practices are essential for shamans and individuals seeking spiritual growth.