Have you ever wondered why you make certain negative choices about things, like with food or relationships, even though you know better? Have you ever felt depressed, scared, anxious or self-critical at a time when things were actually going well for you? Have you experienced chronic pain or feeling that you are missing something in your life? Many of your negative thoughts and feelings as well as your physical and emotional pains are connected to a part of you often called the "wounded inner child." In this unique East - West perspective of our development stages and the seasons of life, you will learn about the benefits of understanding and connecting to your heart for healing, finding your higher purpose and living a more enlightened life. In Chinese medicine your Heart is your King or Queen. Any traumas or insults to your Inner Ruler during the spring season of your life, can break your heart into pieces leaving you with several, very powerful wounded inner children. The information, reflective questions and self-help tools provided in this book, not only guide and inspire you on how to be a great parent to your inner child, but will help you heal your body, mind and spirit. The author combines concepts from psychology, Chinese medicine and universal principles as well as inspirational case histories, including parts of the author's own transformative journey. Once you discover your inner child, learn how to: • Nurture and protect your inner child • Re-parent yourself and fill in crucial parenting gaps • Connect with and heal your heart • Make better and more fulfilling choices • Transform negative emotions into positive virtues • Be creative and balance having fun with work • Connect to your higher purpose and express all of who you are