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Self-Healing: The Continuum of Pause, Reassess, and Spirit-Led Choice

Do you know your brain can literally rewire itself—neurons firing, wiring, and basically doing the electric slide toward whatever you feed it. (Yes, science and the Holy Spirit can dance together.)

But here’s the thing: knowing the brain can change is encouraging… yet how do we actually change it in the heat of the moment—when your flesh wants to clap back, throw shade, or maybe chuck a shoe?

That’s where the continuum of self-healing comes in:


Step 1: Pause

Before you react, slam the brakes. Think of this as your “holy speed bump.” You don’t have to figure it all out right there—just stop yourself long enough to breathe. A pause buys you time to stop flesh in its tracks.

Pro tip: Pausing doesn’t make you weak. It makes you wise. Even Wi-Fi needs a buffer.


Step 2: Reassess

Ask yourself, “What am I feeling, really?” Anger? Fear? Jealousy? Sometimes the emotion shouting loudest is just a cover for the real one underneath.

Then ask the tougher question: Is this flesh or Spirit? Flesh demands satisfaction now. Spirit says, “I’ve got a bigger plan—hold up.”

Quick science note: This is your prefrontal cortex (the CEO of your brain) stepping in to keep the amygdala (the drama queen of your brain) from running the show.


Step 3: Choose Spirit

This is where healing starts to hardwire. Instead of snapping back or spiraling, you choose Spirit:

  • Flesh says: “They embarrassed me, I’ll embarrass them.”
  • Spirit says: “I’ll protect my peace instead of trading barbs.”
  • Flesh says: “This pain deserves payback.”
  • Spirit says: “This pain deserves prayer.”

Every single Spirit-led choice strengthens that pathway in your brain. Eventually, peace becomes your knee-jerk reaction instead of rage. That’s self-healing at work.


Why This Works

Science calls it neuroplasticity. Paul called it the renewing of your mind. Either way, God wired us with the ability to grow, shift, and heal. Each pause, each reassess, each Spirit-led action literally re-routes your brain toward life instead of destruction.

Healing isn’t a one-and-done. It’s a continuum—a process of turning flesh into Spirit, over and over, until the road you walk is lined with peace, not potholes.


Closing Thought

Friend, your self-healing is not a pipe dream. It’s possible. Every pause is progress. Every Spirit choice is a victory. And even when you slip (because we all do), grace picks you back up and keeps the continuum going.

So next time your flesh is revving up like NASCAR on a Friday night, remember:
Pause. Reassess. Choose Spirit.
Your brain—and your soul—will thank you.

With light and laughter,
Tina N. Campbell
Scribed in Light

7 responses to “Self-Healing: The Continuum of Pause, Reassess, and Spirit-Led Choice”

  1. wendaswindowcom Avatar

    That is so beautiful and true. The flesh s in opposition to God, something no one wants but seems to put up with. Great Words my friend!

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    1. Scribed In Light Avatar

      Thank you, my friend. Yes, the flesh always wants its way, but Spirit gently calls us higher. I’m so grateful we don’t have to fight that battle alone—God gives us the strength to overcome.
      hugs Wenda,
      Tina

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      1. wendaswindowcom Avatar

        Yes, He does! Hugs back to you, Tina

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        1. Scribed In Light Avatar

          I needed that hug today Sister…Thank You

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          1. wendaswindowcom Avatar

            And many more besides! 🥰🤗😍

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  2. Herald Staff Avatar

    I regret to say that my amygdala can be very powerful in the moment. I’ve improved with age, but I need to figure out whether it’s just that-a reflection of age–or my desire to do better at it. I’m thinking likely both, and I really need to improve on the latter. Thanks for the guidance, Tina!
    –Scott

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    1. Scribed In Light Avatar

      Scott, I think we all wrestle with that little almond-shaped alarm system in our brains 😅. My amygdala still tries to boss me around too, and it’s a daily practice to pause, breathe, and let Spirit and wisdom take the lead. You’re not alone in this battle—it’s one we all share.
      P.S. my curious (and slightly clueless) derriere had to look up amygdala, so you’ve educated me today Good Sir 🙂
      Tina

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