Stages of Healing: How People Absorb News and Engage with the World Around Them
Stages of Healing: How People Absorb News and Engage with the World Around Them
By Violette Blue, 26.09.2025
In a world flooded with constant updates, breaking headlines, and endless conversations, the way we take in news—and the world around us—is deeply tied to where we are in our own healing journey. It’s not just about what’s happening out there; it’s about how we process it inside. From personal wounds to spiritual awakening, from emotional overwhelm to clear-eyed understanding, the stages people move through reveal a lot about their state of mind and heart.
Stage One: Avoiding Drama and Emotional Overwhelm
For many, the first stage is about retreating from the noise. These are often the people carrying deep, unhealed wounds—people just beginning their spiritual awakening. The world’s conflicts, whether political strife or natural disasters, feel too harsh, too raw to face head-on. They seek peace and harmony so strongly that they turn away from anything that stirs anger or pain. When they do get triggered, it’s difficult to let go, because the anger taps into those old, unresolved hurts.
This stage isn’t just about avoiding bad news—it extends to everyday life too. Crowded places, tense conversations, or even passing strangers can feel overwhelming. These hypersensitive individuals pick up negativity like a sponge, unable to filter what belongs to others and what is truly theirs. Their emotional antenna is on high alert, making it hard to find calm.
Stage Two: Learning, Seeking, and Community
The second stage is more complex. It splits into two paths that often overlap. The first path is still one of spiritual awakening—people curious and eager to learn. They dive into the news, history, psychology, and social dynamics, trying to understand the bigger picture. Emotional responses run high as they wrestle with feelings of hope, frustration, or confusion. They may judge situations or people without having the full story, but this is part of the messy process of growth.
The second path in this stage draws people toward community. They seek groups that share their mindset and culture, a safe place to belong. But this can lead to a narrow perspective—an “us versus them” mentality that unintentionally boxes them in. The opposition disappears not because it’s resolved, but because it’s ignored or dismissed. This echo chamber effect can stunt growth, even as it feels comforting.
Emotionally, this stage is about weighing and sorting feelings. People try to make sense of the flood of emotions from news or social interactions, sometimes getting lost in the collective mood of a group or a story. It’s a time of learning but also a time when emotions can trap or mislead.
Stage Three: Healing, Critical Thinking, and Emotional Intelligence
The third stage is where real healing and mastery begin. These are the people who have worked through their old wounds and built emotional resilience. They don’t get swept up by the drama of news or social conflict, whether positive or negative. Instead, they focus on supporting what truly benefits humanity.
This stage is marked by critical thinking and emotional intelligence. The healers have learned to separate their own emotions from those swirling around them. They can track what’s happening inside themselves and others without absorbing negativity as their own. When faced with false or negative news, these individuals calmly remind others to stay honest and true to themselves. They don’t just consume news—they open eyes. Their perspective is clear, grounded, and aimed at unity and healing.
They see through hidden agendas, recognizing the motives behind stories and conflicts. Their mindset is about seeking the greater good, contributing to peace and order rather than division.
Tracking Emotions Through the Healing Stages
Alongside these stages of news absorption, the emotional journey unfolds in parallel:
- The overwhelmed hypersensitive feel crushed by negativity, unable to filter what’s theirs and what’s not.
- The seekers weigh and wrestle with emotions, sometimes lost in the collective tide.
- The healers stand apart with emotional intelligence, able to observe without being consumed.
This emotional clarity is what allows the highest stage of healing to flourish—a place of presence, peace, and purposeful action.
Conclusion: Where Are You on This Path?
So, which stage feels most familiar? Are you moving back and forth—sometimes overwhelmed, sometimes seeking, sometimes clear? Or have you found steady peace at that highest state of awareness where understanding leads to healing, and healing leads to action?
This journey isn’t linear. It flows from narrow perspectives to wider ones, from personal pain to collective care. The goal is to open eyes, break down walls, and bring healing and understanding that fosters unity. It’s about choosing the good side of the mindset—for the well-being of the whole.
When peace reigns inside, it has the power to ripple out. That’s where real change begins.
Look at the image below and find out which stages of emotions you are in. Elevate and rise up.
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