6 Steps to True Healing (That Don’t Just Mean “Feeling Less Broken”)

Healing isn’t just about not being sick. True healing is about balance, peace, and wholeness. It’s when your body, mind, and spirit are all in the same group chat—and actually replying. Holistic healing isn’t a quick fix; it’s a lifestyle that nurtures every part of you so you can stop surviving and start thriving.

Let’s break down what healing really means, why restoration matters, and six ways you can start weaving it into your everyday life.

Healing vs. Restoration: What’s the Difference?

Healing is when your body or emotions patch themselves back together. Restoration is when you get your groove back.

• Physical healing: your sprained ankle finally stops throbbing.

• Physical restoration: you’re dancing at your friend’s wedding without worrying about your ankle giving out mid–Cupid Shuffle.

• Emotional healing: you’ve cried through your grief.

• Emotional restoration: you laugh again without guilt, joy sneaks back in, and you feel stronger for it.

Healing is the journey. Restoration is the destination.

6 Steps to Holistic Healing and Lasting Restoration

1. Lean Into Natural Support

God didn’t just toss plants on the earth for decoration. Herbs like turmeric, ginger, and chamomile are little powerhouses for calming inflammation, soothing stress, and supporting your body. Think of them as nature’s supplements for your healing toolkit.

2. Work With Your Energy, Not Against It

Healing isn’t only physical—it’s energetic. Tools like breathwork, Aroma Freedom Technique, AO Scan frequencies, or even chakra balancing help clear out the “static” in your system so your energy can actually flow. (Like Wi-Fi that finally connects after you reset the router.)

3. Move Like You Mean It

You don’t need a punishing workout plan. Gentle practices like light stretching or gentle walks with a slightly weighted vest invite strength, flexibility, and calm—without you needing to become a pretzel. Movement = momentum in your healing.

4. Get Creative With Your Healing

Music, art, dance—these aren’t just hobbies. They’re medicine. Creative expression lets you process what words sometimes can’t. Paint it out, sing it out, dance it out.

5. Prioritize Rest Like It’s Your Job

Rest is not lazy; it’s required. Your body restores itself in sleep, but only if you give it the chance. Create a calming nighttime ritual (hint: TikTok scrolling doesn’t count) and protect your sleep like it’s non-negotiable. Get help with Rest here.

6. Don’t Heal Alone

Healing happens faster in community. Whether it’s a support group, faith circle, or your bestie who brings tea and memes, connection makes the process less overwhelming.

When Healing Gets Messy (Because It Will)

Healing isn’t a straight line—it’s a zigzag. You’ll hit roadblocks like:

• Impatience: Wanting to feel “all better” yesterday.

• Stress & Anxiety: Worrying about whether you’re healing fast enough.

• Confusion: Too much conflicting advice online (yes, I see you, Google).

Here’s the truth: setbacks don’t mean failure. They’re usually part of the process. Every bump grows your resilience.

Living a Lifestyle of Wellness

Healing isn’t something you tick off a to-do list—it’s a rhythm. Here are habits that keep the restoration flowing long after the “crisis moment” is over:

• Self-care, you don’t cancel.

• Eating food that makes you feel alive, not sluggish.

• Staying curious and open to new tools.

• Gratitude as a daily practice (because joy heals).

• Time in nature—God’s original reset button.

When you choose habits that honor your whole self, healing shifts from “event” to “identity.”

✨ Bottom line: You’re not broken. You’re on a journey of rebuilding, restoring, and rising into wholeness. Healing is the process, restoration is the reward—and both are worth showing up for.