Today we’d like to introduce you to Carolyn Jones

Hi Carolyn, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?

The road from where I started to where I am now has been a long, meandering one. Each and every experience has proven to be a significant ingredient to my growth and transformation.

I grew up in a very anxious and stressful environment; and, even though my mother bore the brunt of the emotional and psychological impact as long as she could, she eventually passed the baton to me, her only child..

Her unfortunate marriage to my stepfather meant everything to her. Her love for him caused her to make choices that would affect my life forever. Abandoned physically, spiritually and mentally, the door was flung wide open for predators to devour my innocence and leave me drowning in confusion.

It wasn’t until years later that I realized that I had absorbed characteristics that would not — could not — serve me if I wanted to live a peace-filled life.
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I had to re-learn my humanity by examining the hard lessons of acceptance and detachment. I also had to discard the fanatic religious ideas that had me bound with guilt and chaos.

There was a lot to unravel, I consider myself very lucky.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?

My biggest struggle was not really understanding that my kindness would not always be reciprocated. It took me years to finally accept that fact.

An even bigger disappointment was learning that certain family members had betrayed me and left me in a pool of despair.

Family secrets became my burden to bear. Alone.

I was slaughtered and quartered, and it was incumbent upon me to find the scattered pieces of my Self and put the puzzle back together, understanding that some pieces would never be found again.

I learned how to re-define myself at a very early age. That skill has proven to be a lifeline. Family scorn couldn’t destroy me, abusive relationships did not break me, and the death of two of my precious babies did not bury me.

When I was finally able to unravel my body from a fetal position, I started the desperate quest for answers.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?

It turns out that the challenges that I faced in life were the golden nuggets that led me to the healing arts. It began with meditation. When I experienced positive change in my life as a result, the desire to learn more took root. My meditation practice opened the door to a desire to explore various other categories of self-care.

The modalities that have helped me and captured my attention enough to earn certifications in are: herbalism, aromatherapy, flower essences, reflexology, and spiritual care. I am a bereavement chaplain.

I am most proud of overcoming the damage that was exacted on my spirit by people I loved deeply.. And, I am also proud of learning the art of self-control and detachment to navigate random, unpredictable upsets.

On the other side of the coin, I enjoy teaching others how to cope with life’s challenges without crashing and burning as a default reaction.

A healthy dose of determination has helped me finally reach shore. The thing that sets me apart from others is the fact that I am me. My uniqueness is in my DNA and is the root of my authenticity.

My ancestors were very talented and resourceful. I am their harvest.

I am proud to further their contributions to the planet. They were sharecroppers. Agricultural engineers who cultivated cotton in very harsh conditions.. Their tears watered my future. I am an herbalist and aromatherapist. Their connection with plants has been passed down to me in ways that I enjoy..

Knowing that gives me a rush of gratitude.

What matters most to you? Why?

As a holistic health practitioner, it matters to me that people of all ages learn how to take better care of their bodies, their minds, and their souls in every way possible..

As a woman who has seen the peaks and valleys of a full life, it matters to me that I leave behind a legacy for future generations to emulate. It is extremely important to me that they learn the art self-healing and experience the joys of self-love, unencumbered by the opinions of others.

It is my soul’s wildest desire.

Pricing:

• Consulting, Public Speaking, or Booking
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Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.behealed.info
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Image Credits

Will Vaultz