Christine J. Gold argues that asking for help without committing to change keeps people stuck. She calls this an addiction to relief that sidesteps accountability. Real healing requires taking ownership of your growth, not just seeking comfort.
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that healing becomes content. People are, some people are addicted to asking for help because asking feels productive without requiring change, and that requires accountability, and that requires responsibility. And maybe that's why not too many want to work with me. Yes, I do mediumship and I do healing and I train people in Reiki and certify them, and animal communication and a bunch of things. However, I have been practicing since 2018. I take care of myself. I don't just say, oh yeah, I, I, I'm healthy all the time. I'm being realistic. It's about practical spirituality. But also, and I'm sure you know some people, they don't actually want to change. They want temporary emotional relief, and I've seen this in my business, in my practice.