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Welcome to the newsletter where feelings go to stretch out and get comfortable.
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Before we get into the features and perks of subscribing to Healing Thoughts, let’s talk about where it really came from.
It was born in the thick of it—a dark stretch where hope felt like a rumor and self-discovery wasn’t some light bulb moment but a messy, slow crawl.
Healing Thoughts became my lifeline.
A place to land when everything else felt like quicksand. A quiet corner where despair and growth sat side by side.
It’s not just some feel-good newsletter. It’s a patchwork of stories—about struggle, about clawing my way back, and about the small victories that make it all worth it.
Every edition is a reflection of the belief that self-discovery isn’t optional.
It’s survival.
It’s the anchor that keeps us grounded when the storms hit.
And this newsletter is not just for you—it’s for me too. Writing it means facing my own mess head-on. Sitting with my shadows. Naming the things I’d rather ignore. And finding healing in the cracks between my words and your reading eyes.
This space is ours.
A place for healing, growth, and connection. One story at a time.
Imagine carrying a weight you can’t quite name.
You’ve hit your milestones, scored a few wins, but something always feels… off.
Like a shadow lurking just behind you, tripping you up every time you get close to something bigger. Deep down, you know you’ve got more in you—if only you could figure out what’s holding you back.
Then, on a gray afternoon, when the sky’s as tired as you are, something catches your eye. Scrolling through social media, half-bored and restless, you stumble across a post.
It mentions Healing Thoughts. You click the link, curious.
And just like that, a door cracks open.
This isn’t just some newsletter.
It’s raw. It’s real.
The author doesn’t write from a distance—he bleeds onto the page.
Every story traces his transformation, from a chaotic childhood to a hard-won resilience. As you read, you feel it—these words aren’t just words.
They hum with truths you recognize.
Suddenly, it hits you: this isn’t just a newsletter.
It’s a shared journey. A reflection of your own hopes, your doubts, your quiet struggles. And with new issues dropping regularly, it becomes clear—Healing Thoughts isn’t some passing scroll fodder.
It’s a companion. A guide. A flashlight for the darker days.
But it’s not all heavy introspection. This space covers a lot of ground.
Personal growth, mental health, mindfulness—served up with practical life hacks for anyone trying to make sense of the chaos.
There’s depth here, but also a lightness.
A treasure chest for modern souls trying to stay afloat.
And it’s not just passive reading. Every edition offers more than reflection—it gives you tasks. Things to do, questions to ask yourself, small ways to chip away at whatever’s blocking your path.
These exercises aren’t just busywork—they dig.
They unearth insights you didn’t know were buried.
The more time you spend here, the clearer it becomes…
Healing Thoughts is a movement. A pilgrimage toward self-understanding, a journey where you’re never alone.
Each page, each task, each connection pulls you a little closer to yourself—and to others stumbling along the same road.
The newsletter promises a deep dive into shadow work—the kind of stuff that pokes at the things you’ve felt lurking beneath the surface but never knew how to name.
The author—Yeah, they get it.
They’re not just skimming the surface; they’re down in the trenches, wrestling with the same ghosts you’ve been dodging.
So, you take a chance. You subscribe.
And just like that, the floodgates open.
A steady stream of content hits your inbox, right on time each week. Like clockwork, but without the boring part. It becomes a ritual—a rhythm you start looking forward to. Something steady, reliable, and oddly comforting.
But the real magic is not just in the words.
Week by week, you dig into exercises that shine a light on the corners of yourself you’ve spent years dodging.
The pieces you dismissed. The parts you misunderstood.
These aren’t just eye-openers—they split you wide open.
You realize the “shadow” isn’t some villain lurking within. It’s the part of you waiting to be seen, holding the keys to everything you thought you lacked.
And as you keep going, something shifts. Slowly, the habits that tripped you up—the self-sabotage, the overthinking—start to melt away.
In their place…
Confidence. Clarity.
A version of you that takes risks, speaks up, and claims space like it was always yours.
Because, honestly… It is.
The ripple effect is wild. Relationships, once all surface-level and polite, start to deepen. Small talk, a thing of the past. Now, it’s heart-to-heart conversations, even with people you thought you already knew.
Suddenly, those connections feel real, raw, and maybe for the first time—honest.
And your dreams, they stop playing it safe. They become vivid, heavy with meaning, each one pointing toward something you need to confront or nurture.
Day by day, your gut instincts sharpen. Decisions come easier. There’s less second-guessing, more alignment. You stop running in circles and finally start moving in a direction that feels right.
Even anxiety loosens its grip.
The past stops weighing you down. The future is not so terrifying anymore.
You find yourself resting in the present, enjoying moments for what they are, not what they could have been or should become.
Then something surprising happens.
Creativity—real, electric creativity—flows back in. Blockages you didn’t know existed begin to crumble. Art, work, problem-solving—it all clicks into place.
The ideas come faster, clearer, sharper.
Turns out, all that unresolved junk was clogging your spark, and now you’re unstoppable.
Physically, you feel it too.
That heavy, sluggish feeling that used to hang over you is gone. In its place is an energy you haven’t touched in years. You notice what your body needs—whether it’s rest, movement, or just a damn good meal—and you give it exactly that.
And yes, the professional benefits sneak in too. No more fear of rejection or playing small. You face challenges head-on, without the baggage of old beliefs telling you what’s possible.
Doors open. New paths appear.
Growth shows up in ways you didn’t see coming.
But the real treasure…
Self-love.
Not the flimsy, Instagram-quote kind—real self-love.
The kind that doesn’t need anyone’s approval to exist. You stop chasing validation because you finally realize: everything you need is already inside you.
And that love is the foundation you start building from.
A life full of purpose. Passion. And maybe for the first time—peace.
Looking back, it hits you—gratitude, heavy and real.
This Healing Thoughts community has been a game-changer. You’ve barely scratched the surface of who you are, but the tools you’ve picked up along the way are priceless.
They aren’t just things you carry—they’ve become part of you.
And no, the journey’s not over. Not even close.
But something feels different now. The road ahead doesn’t look so dark.
It glimmers, just enough to keep you moving forward.
Because Healing Thoughts isn’t just some subscription—it’s a doorway. A portal to a life you didn’t think you’d get to live. One where you can finally shed the old layers, breathe easy, and step into whatever comes next—ready, steady, and a little bit reborn.
So you keep going.
You grow. You stumble, sure, but you rise—again and again.
The struggle with the shadows… that chapter’s behind you.
Now, it’s about unfolding.
Becoming. Finding your way back to yourself, piece by messy piece.
And somehow, through it all, you know: you’re exactly where you need to be.
—Ryan Puusaari
P.S. Your time and engagement with this edition mean a lot. Every reader adds value to our journey together. Thank you for being here!
P.P.S. “Growth isn’t glamorous. It’s messy hair, lost sleep, and showing up when you don’t want to.”
Healing Thoughts — A Journey of Reflection, Poetry, and Healing, Made Possible by You
Healing Thoughts isn’t just another book—it’s a living, breathing collection of reflections, inspiring quotes, and poetry, all pulled from the heart of this community.
Through the highs and lows, the moments of growth and vulnerability, your support made this book a reality.
Each page is a step toward healing, filled with wisdom, introspection, and emotional insight to guide you on your personal journey.
This book is more than just words—it’s our story.
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