[[Self]] has the natural qualities ([[The 8 C's of Self]]) to connect with [[Parts]] in a safe, loving, understanding, and healing way. Healing parts removes the constraints that prevent us from being [[Self]]-led: [[The constraints held by burdened parts prevent us from living an awakened life]]. And [[The constraints held by burdened parts prevent us from reaching our potential]]. Accessing [[Self]] and being [[Self-led]] doesn't give us skills and knowledge that we don't yet have. But the constraints [[Parts]] have like insecurity, anxiety, depression, self-criticism, self-doubt, etc., make growing and thriving more difficult. Whereas [[Self]] is confident, creative, and playful, qualities that make growing and learning and thriving inevitable so long as we're interested enough.