Healing Requires Action

By Lori Lines

Some people seek healing and self-knowledge but never really take the steps to change. They might understand their wounds or even want things to be different, but healing isn’t just about knowing—it’s about doing. Real growth takes commitment, being open, and letting go of those comfortable old patterns and beliefs, even when it’s scary.

Sometimes, people want a quick fix or expect someone else to do the work for them. But healing asks more of us. It challenges our egos, makes us look at the parts of ourselves we’ve been avoiding, and pushes us to take responsibility for our lives. If someone isn’t ready to let go of what’s familiar, even if it’s painful, they can stay stuck in a cycle of seeking without real transformation.

It’s important to have compassion, though. Growth happens when the timing is right, and no one can force that readiness—it has to come from within. Even if they’re not changing right now, being on the path and exploring healing might still plant seeds for when they’re ready to take that next step.

In love and truth,
​Lori Lines