Are You Ready to Discover What's Really Holding You Back?
- Leslie Paramore
- Jun 28
- 6 min read
What if the very thing you've been avoiding is the key to your complete transformation?
There's a moment in every person's journey when the universe whispers a truth so profound, it can shatter every excuse you've ever made about why your life isn't working. That moment arrived for me through words that carried such undeniable power, they changed everything:
"True spiritual mastery and healing will be realized when you are able to be 100% accountable for your life."
Right now, as you read this, something inside you is either saying "YES!" or violently pushing back. That reaction? It's telling you everything you need to know about where you are on your healing journey.
Those triggers surfacing in your chest right now—the ones making you want to defend your circumstances, your past, your reasons why things happened to you rather than through you— those aren't your enemies. They're messengers, desperately trying to show you what's ready to be healed - but what if you could pinpoint exactly which areas of your life you're truly ready to transform, and which ones you're still unconsciously protecting?
Your Moment of Truth Awaits
Warning: This assessment will trigger you. It's designed to. Because on the other side of every trigger lies the exact healing you've been seeking. The 20 statements below will reveal something profound about your readiness to reclaim your life. Some will feel like gentle confirmations. Others might hit like lightning, illuminating corners of your soul you've kept within the shadows of darkness.

HEALING READINESS ASSESSMENT
Answer the following statements below to the best of your ability and as honestly as possible to obtain the most accurate results.
1. You acknowledge that your life has been a series of experiences that have at times been in balance, and also out of balance, and you are beginning to understand and are willing to look at how your choices affected your past and current results. Yes, Sometimes, or No
2. You understand that your life experiences have had generational patterns associated with them and that you knowingly or unknowingly, made limited choices in your life based on some of those generational patterns. Yes, Sometimes, or No
3. You are no longer in a state of denial or defense of yourself and are willing to deeply consider the roles you may have played in past or current experiences that have kept you from healing yourself fully, mind, body, and spirit. Yes, Sometimes, or No
4. You have deep emotions surfacing called triggers, which at times can be intense creating feelings of fear, anxiety, apprehension, worry, or concern. You are willing to look at them and acknowledge them without stuffing them back down or blaming others for your reactions. Yes, Sometimes, or No
5. You are willing to look at your life and the full picture you have painted for yourself. You are willing to acknowledge each and every experience was and is a cocreation between yourself and others on some level, mind, body and spirit. Yes, Sometimes, or No
6. You are able to look objectively at your experiences, without casting blame on yourself or others. You can observe without judgement and see everything as learning experiences that are ultimately leading you to knowing your highest self. Yes, Sometimes, or No
7. You are open to receive support through your healing experiences as you move deeper into understanding generational patterns, limiting belief systems, self defeating behaviors, or any dysfunctional influence that has been a part of your life. Yes, Sometimes, or No
8. Even though you may not see all the steps involved in your healing process, you are willing to trust in the process and to trust that you are being supported and guided beyond what your physical self might currently realize. Yes, Sometimes, or No
9. You are willing to practice and extend more love, compassion, and forgiveness toward yourself and others for thoughts that were thought, words that were said, or actions that were played out that kept yourself or others small. Yes, Sometimes, or No
10. You understand that healing is a process that can happen instantaneously for some and step by step for others. No matter what, you are willing to respect everyone's journey of healing even if you don't fully understand the process. Yes, Sometimes, or No
11. You are willing to let go of your past choices that lead you to experience less than desirable outcomes, and open your heart to choices that can move you forward into outcomes that are beneficial for both you and others. Yes, Sometimes, or No
12. You are willing to honor your journey and understand that healing often involves moving through layers of deep conditioning and is associated with looking at the whole body, emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. Yes, Sometimes, or No
13. You are willing to work through and forgive feelings of shame, blame, regret, revenge, bitterness, anger, or anything that has hindered you in your life and also within the lives of those you have had relationships with past, current, or future. Yes, Sometimes, or No
14. You are ready and willing to open your heart and mind to the birthing of a new you; one that is filled with divine light and infinite love. You are ready to step into the whole reason that you are here experiencing this earth life. Yes, Sometimes, or No
15. You find yourself suddenly interested in spirituality, meditation, connecting to God, or anything that points you in a direction that is uplifting or healing. The limiting pain of your past feels like it is moving further and further away. Yes, Sometimes, or No
16. You no longer wish to give power to the external things around you including jobs, people, situations, or experiences. You now understand that these things are false reflections of who you are. You are ready to take your power back. Yes, Sometimes, or No
17. You are open to understanding that healing is a process of remembering your divine worth and connection to a higher power within yourself and to what some refer to as God, Source, Universal Consciousness or infinite love. Yes, Sometimes, or No
18. You are ready to open yourself up to vulnerability, sharing and acknowledging pain that has lay hidden from the rest of the world. You are ready to release the baggage that has been weighing on your heart, mind, and soul. Yes, Sometimes, or No
19. You are willing to explore avenues for healing that you may not have otherwise considered including, group therapy, individual counseling, energy healing, healing courses, meditation, yoga, or modalities that support mind, body & spirit. Yes, Sometimes, or No
20. You are willing to commit to the process of healing and to most importantly, fully integrate what you have learned within your everyday life. You understand that integrated healing takes place through your thoughts, words, and actions and with your connection with God, self, and others. Yes, Sometimes, or No

What Your Results Reveal
Count your responses and discover where you are on your healing journey:
What Your Results Reveal
Count your responses and discover where you are on your healing journey:
16-20 "Yes" responses: The Conscious Transformer You are in active healing mode and ready for deep transformation work. You've moved beyond denial and defense into a space of radical self-responsibility. Your triggers have become your teachers, and you understand that every experience has been orchestrated for your highest growth. You're prepared for the most profound healing work—the kind that doesn't just change your life, but transforms your entire lineage. Trust your readiness. The universe is conspiring to support your next level of evolution.
11-15 "Yes" responses: The Awakening Warrior You are awakening to your healing journey with solid foundation. You've tasted the freedom that comes with taking responsibility for your life, and there's no going back. While some areas still trigger defensiveness, you're increasingly willing to look at your shadows with compassion. You're building the spiritual muscle needed for deeper work. Your healing journey is gaining momentum—embrace this powerful time of transition and trust that each "yes" is creating space for miraculous shifts.
6-10 "Yes" responses: The Emerging Seeker You are beginning to open to healing possibilities. Something inside you knows there's more to life than the patterns you've been living, but the old protective mechanisms are still very much alive. This is actually a sacred space—you're standing at the threshold between who you've been and who you're becoming. Your resistance isn't your enemy; it's showing you exactly where your power has been hidden. Be gentle with yourself as you take these first brave steps toward reclaiming your authentic self.
0-5 "Yes" responses: The Unconscious Innocent You are in the early stages of recognizing the need for healing. Right now, life may feel like something that happens to you rather than through you, or for you and that's completely understandable—most of humanity lives in this space. The fact that you took this assessment means your soul is stirring, ready to awaken from the trance of victimhood. This isn't about judgment; it's about recognizing that you're exactly where you need to be to begin the most important journey of your life. Your willingness to even consider these questions is the first crack in the shell of your transformation.
Remember: Wherever you are is perfect. This assessment isn't about judgment—it's about awareness. And awareness is always the first step toward the healing you've been seeking.
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