Why being heard is key to healing and freedom

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, your voice just isn’t being heard? Miscommunication can leave us feeling wounded, frustrated, and disconnected. At Journey U, we believe that true healing and freedom start with being understood – and understanding yourself.

Only 7% of communication is verbal. The majority – 93% – comes from our body language and tone. When we struggle to express ourselves or fail to listen effectively, misunderstandings follow, which can deepen wounds and prevent healing.

But communication is more than just speaking; it’s about how the message is received and processed by others. Fear, shame, and past experiences can cause barriers that make it difficult for others to understand us or for us to communicate clearly. This is why improving communication is key to breaking negative patterns and finding healing.

But why does this matter for your personal growth and healing? Communication is not just about transferring information – it’s about meeting core emotional needs: being seen, heard, known, and valued. When these needs aren’t met, the wounds can manifest in every area of life – affecting your relationships, sense of self-worth, and spiritual journey.

Here are 3 key insights that can help transform your communication and deepen your healing:

1. Know Your Audience: Understanding the emotions and triggers of the person you’re communicating with helps prevent miscommunication. When you tailor your approach to their emotional state, your message is more likely to be received.
2. Timing is Everything: Sometimes it’s not what you say but when you say it. Choosing the right moment – when emotions aren’t high and both parties are open – can make all the difference in whether your message is truly heard.
3. Active Listening: Listening is more than just hearing words – it’s about engaging with your entire being. Show the speaker you’re fully present by using body language that communicates empathy and attention. This alone can help bridge the gap between feeling unheard and being deeply understood.

Why This Matters for Your Healing Journey

We all carry wounds – whether from childhood, past relationships, or even traumatic events – that shape how we communicate with others and with ourselves. Miscommunication can create a cycle of negative patterns, where we feel disconnected, misunderstood, or even unworthy. But there is hope.

By addressing these patterns, we can start to break free from what holds us back. Journey U’s curriculum is designed to help you identify and heal these root causes so that you can not only communicate effectively but also begin to reap the rewards of healthy relationships, self-acceptance, and spiritual freedom.

Our courses provide:

• Biblically-rooted teachings that align your communication with God’s truth.
• Inner healing prayer to help you address past wounds that are impacting your present.
• Practical tools that equip you to improve communication in every area of your life.

Imagine being able to trace your communication struggles back to their source and finally experiencing the healing and freedom that comes with being understood. At Journey U, that’s exactly what we help you do.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to dive deeper into your healing journey, start now! You’ll learn how to communicate with greater clarity, heal from past wounds, and experience the fullness of life that God has planned for you.

Sign up today and discover how learning to be heard can transform not only your relationships but your entire life.

We’re honored to walk this journey with you.