<!-- bryant-content-generator:start --> # There is an intelligent healing process inside of... > {{There is an intelligent healing process inside of you that knows how to absorb pain and transform it into wisdom.}} But t{T{o heal, you have to give yourself to the pain. You cannot avoid facing yourself your whole life.}} {{If you avoid your truthful emotions and pain you will implode and contract into a diminished and unfeeling state.}} {{Growth and empowerment require reflection and facing the frightening, ugly, hard and unbearable reality.}} People are often clever masters at fooling themselves and not seeing the obvious right in front of them. {{One of the fastest ways to move through your pain is to get a grip on reality.}} {{Real transformation requires real honesty. If you want to move forward — get real with yourself!}} **Source:** [[books/Simple Reminders Book (2014-2018)|Simple Reminders]] <!-- bryant-content-generator:end -->