Have You Been Told You Are A Healer?
Experienced Spiritualist healers are frequently approached by people who
have been told - often by a well meaning medium - that they have healing
potential. If the medium is well trained and experienced then this
advice will have been accompanied with an indication of where the
healing potential lies, such as in the application of healing by either
absent or contact means, by the use of counselling, or by becoming
a medically qualified person, by learning about certain alternate
therapies, or by other means.
If the information is purported to have come from Spirit then we must
credit that source with common sense; and usually any such
recommendation will be accompanied by the appropriate directions
necessary for the development of the would be healer.
The first important thing to realise is that EVERYONE has a natural
inbuilt healing process that, under normal circumstances, deals quite
effectively with any problems that arise. If you cut your finger
the blood usually coagulates to stop the flow and a natural healing
process commences. If the wound is a large one then medical help
is sought whereby the wound is stitched together to assist the natural
healing processes. NO-ONE can HEAL another person, but one can
attempt to create suitable conditions whereby the natural healing
processes are encouraged to do their work.
The questions are:
(a) Whether you have the ability to help others and
(b) If you have the potential by which this may be developed?
A Spiritualist healer does not heal of himself. A Spiritualist
healer is only a channel for the healing energies to flow through.
These energies stem from the source of all creative life, a power that
can awaken the natural self-healing abilities within a person, a power
that can bring about a state of natural relaxation which often leads to
peace of mind and a greater understanding.
Persons who have worked with various facets of healing on the material
plane often find that, when they pass to the spirit world, they have a
desire to continue with this work, albeit from a different angle.
These people may become helpers who assist in the channelling of this
power or energy; and some healers are aware of them, whilst others are
not. Whether a healer is aware of their presence is not an
essential necessity.
Spiritualist healing can be quite clearly defined in the words, ‘From
spirit - Through spirit - To spirit’. ‘From Spirit’ means the Source of
all Life; ‘Through Spirit’ means by the channelling of energies through
a healer, medical personnel etc.; ‘To Spirit’ means that it revitalises
the spirit centre or soul of the patient, which in turn influences other
levels of their being, thus creating a balance and a state of harmonious
existence between all aspects within the recipient and hence a state of
good health. Illness or disease is caused by an imbalance on one
or more of these levels that hinders the natural healing process.
Often people who attend for Spiritualist healing wish to know more about
what they experience. The Spiritualist healer therefore has a
responsibility to be able to answer their questions clearly and
honestly, without being dogmatic or forcing a religious viewpoint upon
them. Books and other aids to self-awareness can be recommended
but it must be remembered that we are all at various levels in spiritual
evolution and what suits one person may not suit another.
A Spiritualist healer is a spiritual healer who practises his healing
gift in accordance with the teachings and philosophy of Spiritualism.
Whether a healer is a Spiritualist or otherwise, he or she stands as a
representative for the spiritual healing movement as a whole and should
ensure that the love and healing offered to patients is reflected by his
own conduct. A spiritual healer should always observe the code of
conduct of the healing organisation of which he is a member.
A number of qualities are required for the healing work, such as:-
compassion, dedication, integrity, time, patience, understanding, and
responsibility to name a few.
On a practical level, how does one
start to train as a healer?
Usually by joining a healing group led by an experienced healer.
Everyone can learn from being part of a group and from watching how
other healers work. Do not expect to become an “instant” healer
overnight. It takes many years of development to learn how to use
the attunement process as well as learning how to work in complete
harmony with others. Healing works in accordance with natural law
and this can never be rushed but must be allowed to work in its own way.
If there is no room for you in a group at present, then attend such a
group, watch and take note of what is done, ask advice upon how you can
help the healing by just sitting on the sidelines and learning how to
use the power of thought.
Begin to develop your own potential by finding somewhere peaceful where
you will not be disturbed; quieten your own consciousness and allow the
inner sub-conscious state to become more dominant. Then, through
prayer, ask that you may be used as a channel for absent healing.
When you feel the time is right, request that healing be given to people
who you know are in need of help. Do not dwell too long on their
names and conditions, but ask, without trying to direct the healing that
is being given. Finish with a short prayer giving thanks for the
healing and the fact that you have been used as a channel.
If someone in your own home needs help, try giving them some contact
healing. Follow the same process as above and instead of sending
out thoughts, ask that you yourself may be a channel for this purpose.
Place your hands on or near to the patient, allow yourself time to blend
with them, and then become a passive channel through which the healing
energies may flow. Never try to direct the healing energies
yourself as this leads to magnetic healing, which can deplete you and
cause serious problems. When you feel the treatment is completed,
finish with a short prayer of thanks.
Practice makes perfect; and each time you give healing you will learn
something new. The Healing Gift is progressive and one never stops
learning. You will come up against certain facts that may cause
you to change your mind about various matters you once took for granted.
This is all part of your own spiritual evolution and the understanding
for which you are looking, so this change of mind and outlook is a
necessity in order for you to progress along the path you have chosen.
Enjoy what Spiritualist Healing has to offer; may the work you have
dedicated yourself to bring you much happiness and joy.
The information on this page was Issued March 2008
by the SNU Healing Committee
The Healing Office
14 Mercury Row
Otley
LS21 3HE
Email: snuhealing@snu.org.uk
Tel: 01943 468476