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What Is Inner Work?

Writer's picture: Hun Ming KwangHun Ming Kwang

This question often brings a myriad of responses, ranging from self-reflection, journaling, meditation, therapy, counselling, breathwork, coaching. It consists of therapeutic aspects, spiritual elements, and practical results.


Aside from the modalities and the aspects it represents, what is innerwork about and how can it benefit anyone?


As a world leading inner work specialist with over a decade of experience guiding thousands of individuals through their innerwork journey, here is my take:


Innerwork is about taking an inward journey to examine your life, discover who you truly are, what your purpose is and experience transformational growth at many levels. It is about peeling away the conditioning and expectations of society, clearing emotional baggage that colours your lens in how you view and navigate the world, healing aspects of yourself which are out of balance. In doing so, you gain new insights and perspectives that support you to overcome life challenges and obstacles, and take empowered forwarding choices and actions in alignment with who you are at your very core.


What shows up in your outer world is but a reflection of your inner world. Going within and uncovering the root cause allows you to break the patterns and ceilings and transcend your current limitations towards self-actualization. Ultimately it is about mastering yourself - by gaining mastery over your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and actions to create a deep, purposeful, and fulfilling life.


Key aspects of inner work include:

  • Self-awareness: Recognizing one's strengths, weaknesses, patterns, behaviors, and underlying beliefs.

  • Emotional intelligence: Understanding and managing one's own emotions, as well as empathizing with others.

  • Body / Process work: Paying attention to how your physical body presents symptoms and clues in relation to the environment and people around you, as well as the situations you often find yourself in.

  • Mindfulness: Paying attention to the present moment without judgment.

  • Self-compassion: Treating oneself with kindness and understanding.

  • Shadow work: Exploring and integrating one's darker aspects.


Benefits of inner work:

  • Increased self-awareness: A deeper understanding of oneself.

  • Improved emotional regulation: Better ability to manage emotions.

  • Enhanced relationships: Stronger connections with others.

  • Greater resilience: Increased ability to cope with stress and adversity.

  • Personal growth and transformation: The opportunity to become the best version of oneself.


As you develop yourself internally, you manifest externally.



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