For many of us on a spiritual path, Good Friday brings up more than just solemn remembrance—it stirs something deep, something ancient. It’s not just about a day in history; it’s about a wound in our collective soul. The story of the Crucifixion, etched into the heart of Western spirituality, has left a lasting mark on the way we view suffering, sacrifice, and even our own success. This is what many now refer to as Crucifixion Consciousness—a deeply ingrained belief that suffering is necessary, that the “good” must be sacrificed, and that spiritual progress comes with pain.

But what if that belief no longer serves us?

The Wound That Never Healed

The Crucifixion, whether viewed through religious or symbolic eyes, has shaped human consciousness in powerful ways. It taught us that even the most loving, enlightened soul—Jesus—could be silenced, shamed, and destroyed. For some, this story becomes more than a religious teaching; it becomes a cautionary tale about what happens when we shine too brightly or follow our truth too boldly. It plants the idea that eventually, pain will come. That the more love and light we hold, the more likely we are to lose it.

Many spiritual seekers find themselves stuck in this loop. Just when life starts to feel aligned—when joy, love, and purpose seem within reach—anxiety creeps in. We brace ourselves for disappointment, convinced it’s only a matter of time before it all comes undone. This is Crucifixion Consciousness in action: the quiet, persistent belief that we must suffer to grow, that joy must be earned, and that ultimate peace is only possible through hardship.

The Shadow of Fear

Fear is the silent partner of this consciousness. It whispers that we can’t trust happiness, that we must prepare for loss. Even in times of success or spiritual breakthrough, we wait for the other shoe to drop. This fear isn’t always ours—it can be inherited through generations, absorbed from culture, religion, or collective trauma. It’s a scar that has been passed down through centuries, from the foot of the Cross to the core of our being.

For those sensitive to energy or connected to past-life or ancestral memory, this fear can feel especially heavy during the Easter season. Whether or not we are conscious of it, the collective energy of mourning, injustice, and grief from that ancient time still lingers.

Time to Shift the Focus

The real question is—how do we move forward?

What if the point of the story was never the Crucifixion, but the Resurrection?

What if we’ve spent too long dwelling in the energy of martyrdom and not enough time claiming the truth that joy is just as sacred as sacrifice?

To heal this wound, we must shift our focus. Not to forget or deny the pain of the past—but to transform our relationship with it. We honour what happened by choosing a new path. We remember by creating change.

It’s time to leave our fears at the foot of the Cross.

Embracing Resurrection Energy

Healing Crucifixion Consciousness means choosing to believe in the possibility of a different outcome. It means reclaiming faith—not blind religious faith, but the kind that lives in your gut, in your knowing, in your heart’s pull toward joy.

It’s recognising that we are not here to be martyrs. We are here to love, to heal, to create, and to uplift each other. That doesn’t mean we’ll never suffer, but it means we don’t have to believe that suffering is the price of spiritual progress. We are allowed to succeed. We are allowed to live in peace. We are allowed to feel bliss.

And yes, this may feel revolutionary—especially if you were raised in a tradition that glorified suffering. But healing asks us to go deeper than dogma. It asks us to rewire old beliefs, to make peace with the past, and to choose a new path forward.

The Message of Magdalene

Mary Magdalene, so often painted as a witness to suffering, was also the first witness to the Resurrection. She saw both the depths of human pain and the power of divine rebirth. And she chose to go forward—not in fear, but in faith. Not in silence, but in truth. She didn’t cling to the Cross—she carried the message of love forward into the world.

This is the essence of healing Crucifixion Consciousness. To acknowledge where we have been wounded, but not to stay there. To stand at the site of our sorrow and declare, “This no longer defines me.”

The Invitation

Healing begins with a decision – to believe in joy again. To trust that we don’t have to suffer to be spiritual. To know that our past pain, no matter how deep, can become a scar—not a wound. A scar that tells a story, but no longer bleeds.

So this Easter season, or whenever you’re ready, consider this your invitation: to leave fear behind. To let go of the belief that pain is your only teacher. To honour your journey by stepping into light, with courage, love, and a new consciousness.

A consciousness not of crucifixion, but of resurrection.

Let that be your new sacred story.