5 Gentle Ways to Start Your Healing Journey Today

okusanya oluwaseun
Jul 2
3 min read

Introduction

If you've been feeling emotionally tired, spiritually blocked, or simply unsure where to start healing, you are not alone. Healing is not a race. At Purpousoul, founder Ashlie believes your journey should begin gently, safely, and with love. Here are five calm and powerful ways to begin.

What Is a Healing Journey?

A healing journey is a personal process of letting go of emotional wounds, reconnecting with yourself, and building inner peace. It can look different for everyone—some begin after burnout, trauma, or feeling stuck. Others begin because they sense there’s more to life than just surviving.

At its heart, healing is about becoming whole again. It's not about being "fixed," but about listening to your body, spirit, and emotions with kindness. At Purpousoul, we believe healing happens in safe, supported steps—especially when led with compassion. Whether you’re recovering from a heavy past or seeking clarity in a chaotic world, your journey begins exactly where you are.

Why Start with Gentle Steps?

Many people dive into healing expecting fast transformation. But healing that lasts begins gently.

Avoiding Overwhelm: Too much change too fast can trigger fear or resistance. Gentle steps build emotional safety and trust.

Building Trust with Yourself

Soft practices help you reconnect to your intuition without judgment or pressure.

Creating Long-Term Results

Sustainable change grows from consistency, not intensity. Small steps open deep, lasting healing.

Ashlie designed every service at Purpousoul to meet you where you are—not where you "should" be. You don’t have to do it all today. Start small and allow peace to follow.

Gentle Ways to Begin Healing:

Mindful Breathing (Meditation)

Start each day with 3–5 minutes of quiet breathing. Sit in a calm space, close your eyes, and simply notice your breath. When thoughts wander, gently come back to your inhale and exhale. This slows down racing thoughts and brings you into the present.

Crystal Self-Care

Place crystals like rose quartz (for love) or amethyst (for calm) near your bed or carry them in your pocket. Hold one during stress and set an intention. Crystal energy is subtle but powerful—supporting emotional balance and clarity.

Grounding Ritual

Spend 5–10 minutes each day barefoot on grass, near trees, or holding grounding stones like black tourmaline. Say aloud: "I am safe, I am supported, I am present." This reconnects you to your body and the earth, especially during anxious moments.

Journaling Prompts

Writing your feelings helps move energy and clarify thoughts. Try prompts like:

What part of me needs love right now?
When did I last feel truly safe?
What do I want to release today? Don’t judge what you write. Let it be your mirror.

Self-Compassion Check-In:

When you’re feeling critical or overwhelmed, pause and ask: "How would I treat a dear friend right now?" Then offer yourself that same grace. Softness is healing. You deserve it.

How These Steps Support You:

These five steps might seem simple, but they can begin powerful shifts. Mindful breathing calms the nervous system. Crystals and grounding connect you back to your inner self. Journaling offers emotional release, and self-compassion reshapes how you relate to yourself.

When practiced consistently, these small rituals build a strong healing foundation. They help you:

Release emotional stress
Improve self-trust
Feel more spiritually connected
Sleep and think more clearly

At Purpousoul, we witness how small practices lead to deep transformations—especially for women who are tired of carrying it all alone. Ashlie offers both one-on-one support and group containers to deepen this work.

Why Trust Purpousoul & Ashlie?

Ashlie founded Purpousoul after walking her own road of trauma, addiction, and rediscovery. As a mother of three, she understands burnout and emotional fatigue firsthand. Her mission is to hold space for others the way she once needed.

With years of experience in crystal healing, trauma-informed care, and intuitive guidance, Ashlie brings heart and honesty to everything she does. She doesn’t just teach healing—she lives it. Every offering at Purpousoul is designed to feel warm, accessible, and deeply safe.

Whether it’s your first time trying energy healing or you’ve been on this path a while, Ashlie creates space that honors your story. You’re not just welcomed—you’re celebrated.