Mindful Monday: There Is Nothing to Fix

The words “there is nothing to fix” have been echoing in me lately, and I’d like to share why.

Last week, I hosted a Women’s Tapping Circle. As always, I was in awe of the women who showed up. There is something deeply powerful about gathering in a safe space together—each of us a unique expression of the Divine.

As I introduced Tapping and its benefits, I shared that there is nothing to fix. When we Tap, we’re not forcing or pushing anything away. Instead, the practice gently works with the subconscious to dissolve stress and clear blocks in the mind and body.

After the session, one woman emailed me to say how much those words impacted her. They landed deeply. And not only that, she experienced firsthand that when a block dissolved, there was more space, more clarity, more presence - and a shift in her perception. 

Her reflection opened something in me, too.

I noticed how my perception had shifted.

I was observing an old ego pattern rooted in feelings of inadequacy with more objectivity. I could see it wasn’t real—just something formed at a younger age. I was no longer inside it; I was simply the observer, pure awareness itself.

I could see my beliefs and the impact they’ve had on my life, but instead of pushing them away, I found myself curious about their origins and meeting them with compassion.
 

"The truth is that you are not broken. You are not some project that needs to be fixed. You are whole, complete, and already free."

~ Adyashanti
 

So often we identify with the Inner Critic that judges us harshly, or the Inner Child that feels unworthy, afraid, or unloved. We take this to mean something is “wrong” with us, and we try to hide or fight against those parts. But the more we resist, the more we get tangled in the illusion of ego.

We often feel ashamed of our shame, so we hide it—and this only strengthens it. Yet when we acknowledge our shame and bring it into the light, it begins to dissolve, making space for a simple is-ness, a state of just being.

The journey of self-discovery is like peeling an onion—layer by layer, what no longer serves us naturally falls away. The timing isn’t ours to control. Our only task is to be fully here, now.

If we are trying to “get rid of” a thought or feeling, that’s still the ego at work, grasping and efforting, but when we can observe it gently and support ourselves with our daily practice - this creates space for a remembrance of our true nature. 

The ego may dismiss this as boring or unimportant, craving something flashier and resisting the simplicity. This isn’t wrong—it’s simply how the ego is wired.

What matters is remembering who we truly are: awareness, presence, love.

This knowing doesn’t come from striving. It’s grace. Grace that flows when we commit to living in truth and bringing ourselves back to presence again and again.

Our Women’s Tapping Circle was so impactful that I feel inspired to offer a 4-week series in October. Stay tuned for more info. 

I also still have a few spaces open for my 4-week Mindfulness Workshop in September. Whether you’re brand new to mindfulness or simply ready for a fresh tune-up, this is an invitation to deepen your practice and be inspired. Learn More

I am so grateful to share this journey with you.

With love,

Diane