The healing journey is complicated. You might get worse before you get better. The one guarantee is that at the end of the road, you will know who you are.
Embracing all those bits and pieces can be beautiful, and for some, it will entail lifelong support.
Consciousness States in Healing
From disconnection to reclaiming your power, connecting to your own innate intelligence can feel like a rollercoaster ride. A common experience is the spiritual high, followed by a grounding phase that can feel depressing. Connecting with people and healers can help you understand that your experience is not unusual.
Finding Your Own Words
In my practice, people come from different backgrounds. Some have no beliefs, some go to church, some believe in the Holy Spirit, and others feel the current in their bodies.
To me, it’s about finding your own words for the experiences that you have, sense, or feel.
For example, the Chakra system in Indian traditions, the cerebrospinal fluid in Osteopathy, or the nervous system in Chiropractic—these are different ways to describe the connection to universal intelligence, collective consciousness, or God.
The Risks Entailed
It’s not always publicly talked about, but some people end up in psychiatry after a meditation retreat. Others feel so unwell that an ambulance is needed due to vertigo. I know stories of people who can’t lie on a table or put their hands on their heart for years. Sensitivity is often increased, which for some results in hearing voices—and those voices can become unpleasant. In my own journey, I fell in love, but the identity issues related to realising I was gay, and my genes of course, led to a hospitalisation in New York.
Developing as a Healer
Absorbing new levels of sensitivity and healing gifts takes time. The transition from focusing on your own needs to those of wider communities is a maturity process. Along the road, you become comfortable working with people of all ages and all genders. The most important part of your clients’ healing process is who you are as a person—your talents, and your love for the techniques you’re using.
The Narrative Can Change
The stories surrounding childhood experiences can change. From a different perspective, the narrative can shift.
Janko Ferlič on UnsplashWhat was once a difficult parent can now be a blessing that helps you understand your boss. A sociopathic friend can help you grow awareness of different types of people.
The Healer Commitment
It is my commitment to my clients to support them on their lifelong journey, for as long as they want or need. They need to be informed, in their consent form, that the world is not well adjusted for fully healed people—and if they lose their health or careers, I will commit to supporting them for life. For free, if needed.
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