Core Wound

The foundational pain or trauma that shapes your identity and healing journey.

Broken ceramic heart slowly healing with golden light

Metaphor for core wounds and the light that enters through them.

A core wound is a deep emotional or energetic imprint—often from early life or past lives—that influences how we see ourselves and relate to others.

Examples include:

  • Fear of abandonment
  • Not feeling good enough
  • Shame or unworthiness

Spiritual awakening often surfaces these wounds for healing. Facing and integrating them leads to profound transformation and inner freedom.

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