Life is a journey – full of change, growth, healing, and transformation.
- Carmen Fakler
- May 19
- 2 min read
How My Healing and Transformation Journey Began
“Healing is a journey, not the destination.” – Unknown
In today's fast-paced world, we often look for quick fixes – a pill, a solution, a weekend retreat to "solve" what feels broken. But healing doesn’t follow a straight line. It’s not a checkbox. It’s a journey – often winding, emotional, revealing, and deeply transformative.

I've been there myself.
I used to be a very rational person – a "head thinker". Everything had to make sense. Everything had to be logical. During my time living abroad as an expat, I reached a point where I felt lost. I didn’t know what I wanted anymore: should I return to Germany, stay in Thailand, change jobs? My thoughts were constantly spinning. I couldn’t find peace.
A close friend kept suggesting I try Reiki. But I always replied, “I don’t believe in that kind of energy work.” I just couldn’t understand it with my logical mind.
But eventually, my inner struggle grew too heavy – and I gave it a try. That Reiki session changed everything. I wasn’t able to explain what had happened, but I could feel that something had happened. It felt like I was waking up. I didn’t just experience deep physical relaxation, but also a quiet mind and a profound sense of clarity. It was the first step on a path I never expected to take.
The same happened with NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). I originally signed up for the training because people often came to me with their problems, and I wanted to learn how to support them better. But the training ended up changing me: the way I communicate, the way I see others, and most importantly – the way I see myself and life.
Over the years, I’ve come to understand that healing happens in layers. Through Reiki, yoga, coaching, sound healing, and breathwork, I've not only helped others – I’ve continually supported myself through change.
There is no final destination. Healing is not about being “fixed”. It’s about becoming more whole.
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