Your Healing Has Already Happened: Making Peace with Your Past to Create Your New Future

By Sonya Fernandez

Your Body is Speaking. Are you Listening?

 

For years, author Sonya Fernandez waited for healing. Doctors told her motherhood was impossible because of the cyst that grew wild within her. Ignoring their declaration, Sonya chose to listen to her body. She journeyed deep into its pain and uncovered a transformational process, erad

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ethos Collective
• Release date: Oct 14, 2022
• ISBN: 9781636801032

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Your Healing Has Already Happened © 2022 by Sonya Fernandez

Published by Ethos Collective

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Library of Congress Cataloging: 2022917582

Softcover: 978-1-63680-101-8

Hardcover: 978-1-63680-102-5

E-book: 978-1-63680-103-2

Available in hardcover, softcover, e-book, and audiobook.

DISCLAIMER

The information in this book is not intended to be a substitute for the medical advice or treatment of a licensed physician or other licensed healthcare provider nor does it constitute medical advice. You should consult with your doctor or other trusted medical professional about any matters relating to your health or any symptoms or ailments that may require medical intervention. You are encouraged to consult with your physician or another licensed healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication or before implementing any treatment or therapy discussed in this book [course]. Although the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at press time, the author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

Dedication

To my angels, Lucas and Dylan. Thank you for teaching me how to be playful, joyful, and present. I love you.

Your thoughts are incredibly powerful.

Choose yours wisely.

—Dr. Joe Dispenza

Contents

Your Healing Breakthrough Assessment

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1: My Story

Chapter 1: Pain Is Sending You a Message

Chapter 2: The Warning Signs Turn into Alarms

Chapter 3: My Beautiful Failure

Chapter 4: Nothing is Random

Chapter 5: Healing from the Inside Out

Chapter 6: Science Doesn’t Have all the Answers

Part 2: Five Steps to Healing

Chapter 7: Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Chapter 8: Step One—Nutrition

Chlorophyll

Vegetables

Wheatgrass

Certified Aloe

Protein

Acidic Foods in Moderation

Things I Avoid

The Glycemic Index

Hormonal Imbalance

Chapter 9: Step Two—Exercise

Eliminate Stress

Build Confidence

Manage Weight

Discover What You Love

Chapter 10: Step Three—Yoga

Chapter 11: Step Four—Meditation and Manifestation

Combat Depression and Anxiety

Change Your Brain

Improve Concentration

Eliminate Unhealthy Habits

Manifestation

Chapter 12: Step Five—Conflict Resolution

Part 3: Your Mindset

Chapter 13: 10 Lessons to Change Your Mindset

1—Don’t Let Your Five Senses Control You

2—Never Neglect an Emotion

3—Take Responsibility for Your Life

4—Create the Life You Want

5—Overcome Your Limitations

6—Embrace Your Unique Abilities

7—Improve Your Quality of Life

8—Use Your Words Wisely

9—Use Your Creativity to Manifest

10—Stand Up for Yourself

Afterword

Appendix A

Appendix B

Your Healing Breakthrough Assessment©

About the Author

Your Healing Breakthrough Assessment

Welcome, friend.

You’re about to take an exciting journey into greater healing. Before you do, I encourage you to develop greater awareness of the messages your body is telling you. I’ve created a simple assessment to help you discover what your body is saying to you.

You can take the Healing Breakthrough Assessment by going to Appendix B at the back of the book.

Foreword

I met Sonya in 2010 when she was having female issues. She was scared because suffering from a disease like endometriosis can be very challenging. I could tell from the moment I met her that she was a very determined and strong girl. She listened & studied so much that I knew she would get her goal when she was able to connect inside herself.

We worked together on healing through Ayurveda. She was so focused and believed she could heal her body. I had no doubt because I have seen this reality time and time again. We are magical beings and are capable of so much more than we are aware.

She fell in love with Ayurveda and decided to become my student. She is an extremely health-conscious soul and has always shown a desire to help others. One can tell this is her true nature. Sonya will gladly help anyone in need and will give her heart to you. I am proud she decided to write this book because she is living proof that healing is possible, and she lives in this modality.

While we worked on nutrition and with herbs, Sonya understood that her main challenge would be the chatter in her mind. I teach my students to observe instead of reacting and to learn how one can turn a ball of emotion like anger into mindful energy. Letting go is something many of us struggle with, but the past can never change. Today is a gift, and that is where the focus must go. Releasing emotions like grief, fear, envy, frustration, anger, attachment, and desire will transform your life forever. It has to be deep and purpose-driven.

In Ayurveda, we get to the root cause of everything because that is where true healing takes place. Attempting to heal a symptom is temporary and very short-lived. If you are feeling fear, there is nothing to fear. The more you allow fear to control you, the more it will control every aspect of your life.

My wish for everyone who reads this beautiful book is to live a healthy life with true inner joy. The potential for healing is within us all. There is nothing more powerful in the entire world than one’s mind, and it is capable of anything.

—Vaidya Anita Sharma

Founder, Owner, and Primary Practitioner

Centre & Spa d’Ayurveda Holistique

Acknowledgments

Mark, thank you for being my rock. You have taught me to believe in myself and to aim higher than I could ever imagine. I am grateful for your ability to handle everything—even chaos—and still appreciate a good hockey game and good conversation in the midst of it all. I am grateful for who we both have become through this journey and for the beautiful family we have created.

Mama and Papa, thank you for being exactly who you are; I could not have asked for better parents, and I would not change a single thing. I am grateful for my beautiful childhood and all the lessons you’ve taught me. I love you.

Teddy, thank you for being there my entire life as my neighbor and closest friend. I love how you laughed at all my craziness and supported me—100 percent— through it all. Thanks for always having my back. I am forever grateful for the profound and supportive conversations we’ve shared on your balcony; sometimes those memories feel as if they happened yesterday.

Catherine, you are my best friend and have always been my #1 supporter. I’m not quite sure what I would do without you. Thank you for always being there and always sharing your positive and courageous attitude. I am extremely lucky to have a friend like you in my life.

Marisa, I love having you as a sister. You have brought lots of laughter and jokes to my life. I can still hear you and Teddy giggling while I poured fresh, homemade almond milk into your coffee, subjecting you to the abnormal taste. Your support was always—and is today—cherished.

Sara Gallagher, I am so grateful to have met you through Ayurveda and yoga. You were a pillar of hope and faith, and your story inspired me to heal. Your calmness and love were pivotal along my journey. I am grateful for the beautiful soul you are.

Marie André, my dearest friend and confidante, you’ve shown me that nothing is too hard to conquer. Thank you for always being there for me through it all. I appreciate your kind heart and what you stand for.

Prahlada at Sivananda, thank you for being a true teacher and guide while I was going through a trying time. You taught me to love yoga. I adore your absolute ease and authentic way of life.

A special thanks to Nesstor, Cynthia, and Timmy. I feel extremely grateful to have such beautiful souls surrounding me.

Stefan and Krystelle, I feel very blessed to have our families so close. You are both wonderful beings, and I am beyond grateful for our friendship.

Holly, Nathalie, and Jennifer, you are all so unique and so beautiful inside and out. I feel privileged to call you my dear friends and look forward to many more genuine experiences and moments together.

Thank you, Giuliano, for your beautiful pictures and video creation for my course.

Alicja, Tania, Karine, Anastasia, Despina & Tina you are one of a kind. I miss you dearly and look forward to a time we will be able to laugh, hug and reminisce. Thank you for being true friends.

Thank you, Manuel F. Mair, for being an amazing friend, trainer, and supporter.

Ariane, Denis, Gary and Catherine, Reg and Christelle, Melanie Cyr, Amelie and Raymond, Brent, Mayuri and Julien, Rome, Krystal, Donna and Kevin, Dan and