Healing: Cleaning Out the Pool of Your Soul

 Imagine walking up to an old swimming pool in a forgotten backyard. The water is murky, thick with algae, leaves floating on the surface, and an unsettling smell lingers in the air. This pool hasn't been touched in years, left to decay under the weight of time and neglect.

Now, imagine that pool as your inner world—your mind, your heart, your soul, the passed down trauma you have within your own energy.

Healing is the process of stepping into that overgrown space, rolling up your sleeves, and beginning the work of clearing out the debris.

The first step in any healing journey is admitting that the pool needs cleaning. It's easy to avoid it, to pretend it's not there, or even to convince yourself that it's not that bad. But deep down, you know the truth. The stagnant waters represent old wounds, unprocessed emotions, limiting beliefs, and trauma that's been pushed aside for far too long. Facing the pool means facing yourself—your pain, your fears, your shadows.

Once you've acknowledged the mess, the next step is to drain the murky water.

In healing, this might look like journaling, therapy, energy work, or having honest conversations with yourself and others. The draining process isn't always pretty; in fact, it can feel overwhelming as all the grime and sludge come to the surface. But it's a necessary step—you can't heal what you're unwilling to face.

After the pool is drained, the hard work begins. Scrubbing away years of buildup requires patience, persistence, and compassion for yourself. This phase might involve deep meditation, shadow work, forgiveness (of self and others), and releasing attachments to old stories and identities.
It's a gritty process, but every scrub reveals more clarity and light.

With the pool walls clean, it's time to refill it with fresh, clear water. In healing, this is where you begin to integrate your growth. You fill your life with love, healthy habits, boundaries, and authentic connections. The water represents clarity, peace, and a higher connection to your true self.

But here's the most important part: healing isn't a one-time event.

Just like a pool requires regular cleaning, filtering, and care, your soul needs maintenance. Daily practices like meditation, gratitude, grounding exercises, energy clearing, and self-reflection become your tools to keep the water clean. Without ongoing maintenance, old debris will start to creep back in.

When your pool is clean, you can see clearly. You can hear the whispers of your higher self. You can feel your connection to something greater. You become a mirror, reflecting clarity and authenticity back into the world.

Healing isn't about becoming someone new; it's about clearing away the layers of debris that have kept you from seeing who you've been all along.

So, ask yourself: How's the water in your pool? Are you avoiding the mess, knee-deep in the draining process, or basking in the clarity of freshly cleaned waters?

Wherever you are, remember: you're worth the effort. Your soul deserves crystal-clear waters. And the world needs the light that shines from a pool that's been restored to its natural beauty.