An inner conflict appears when there is a discrepancy between what we think or feel and what we actually do. Simply put, it is the moment when we act against our core values, needs, or feelings.
When we sense that something is not right for us, yet we still choose to move in that direction, impulses are created in the brain that trigger inner tension. Most of the time, we ignore these inner signals, even though we are aware of them. This leads to restlessness, fatigue, and confusion.
In short, we are not listening to our inner voice.
• Why does the feeling of being blocked appear?
A blockage appears when these inner conflicts accumulate.
For example:
At a conscious level, we may want to do more, do better, perform, or give more. At the same time, the body sends signals that it needs rest and relaxation.
We ignore these signals, even though we are aware of them, and eventually reach a point where our inner resources become depleted. This is when the feeling of blockage appears: things no longer work the same way, energy drops, and no matter how much effort we put in, it no longer brings the desired results.
The same mechanism shows up in a job that no longer suits us, in a relationship, friendship, collaboration, or in an environment where we no longer feel aligned. We keep going out of habit or responsibility, even though we don’t feel well.
• Why forcing decisions doesn’t work
Forcing can work in the short term, but it is not sustainable. When we insist on a direction that is not right for us, the body starts sending signals of imbalance: fatigue, tension, lack of motivation, or other symptoms.
That is why forcing does not bring clarity—it intensifies the inner conflict. Real change occurs when decisions are made in a more conscious way, not from pressure or fear.
• Clarity as the result of the process
Clarity does not come from analysis or forcing. It appears when we turn our attention toward what we truly feel about a situation in our life.
Through observation and awareness, we begin to see more clearly what we want, what supports us, and what does not. From this place, decisions can be made from choice, not from automatism or old emotional reactions.
Along with clarity comes responsibility, as well as reconnection with personal power—the ability to consciously choose what is right for you.
If you recognize yourself in these lines, I invite you to reflect:
In which area of your life do you currently feel an inner conflict or a sense of blockage?
You can leave a comment or write to me privately.
Sometimes, the first step toward clarity begins with expressing what is inside you.
Marian
Regression Therapist & Hypnotherapist