Many of us spend years trying to change, fix, control, or overcome the parts of ourselves we don't like. We may criticize our anxiety, suppress our emotions, judge our bodies, or tell ourselves we "should" be handling life better. Yet sometimes, the harder we fight against our internal experience, the more stuck we feel.

Many people approach spiritual growth through study, prayer, reflection, or meaningful conversation. Yet for many - especially those who carry stress or trauma - spiritual insight can remain largely cognitive.