Would You Like to be a Healer?
You may have become interested in healing in one of many different ways. Perhaps through seeing a programme about it, or reading a book, or maybe by having healing yourself, or knowing someone who has been helped by it. One of the first things you may be asking is:
- Can I be a healer?
- Have I got the healing gift?
- If so, how do I know?
The fact is that everybody has the ability to heal, if they choose to do so. Most people do not choose to develop or use this gift, as they may be doing other things with their lives. But some may be feeling the prompting to develop this natural gift.
The Signs
Some wish to develop as healers following a traumatic life change or event, which may have made them rethink spiritual values. Perhaps retirement or families grown up means more free time to devote to spiritual searching and service. There may be an emergence of compassion for others, and a need to do something to relieve suffering. Other signs are tingling and warmth in the hands, when a healing situation arises. If you recognise any of these signs, the path of healing may be right for you.
The Facts
Healing is not 'glamorous' or lucrative. Dealing with sick people requires compassion and patience. The healer has no mysterious 'power' of his own, but is simply a channel for the healing energy to flow through him. No particular religious 'faith' is required, just a positive and loving attitude.
How To Get Started
To develop the healing gift fully requires dedication, personal motivation and self discipline. You may already be healing and helping others, and this is fine. But to learn more, and perhaps develop your potential more fully, you may like to consider joining one of the healing organizations, or undergoing some basic training in healing.
Here are several ways to begin your vocation as a healer.
- The path of self development, which is open to all.
A possible way of beginning, is to practise on a house plant, gently holding your hands above the plant, and mentally asking for the healing energies to flow (better healing will flow if there is some idea of helping the plant in some way). At first you may feel little or nothing, but gradually, become aware of a warmth or tingling in your hands, as the energies begin to flow. Don't overdo it! But by small experiments such as these, you may build up enough confidence to feel able to help a sick pet, or a friend or relative, by simply placing your hands on, or near the ailing part. Always be motivated by compassion and a desire to help, rather than simply to practice or experiment.
Then you may be ready to take it further, in one or more of the following ways:
- Attend one of the Basic Healing Courses at the Leeds Healing Centre.
This will give you a sound basic training for becoming a fully registered healer, and provide more information about many aspects of spiritual healing.
- Become a Student Member of the NFSH.
This provides insurance cover when healing and the support of an organisation, leading eventually to full registration as an accredited healer.
- Attend the regular Student/Healer Meetings at the Burley Lodge Centre.
Where you can listen to interesting healing related talks and workshops, meet other healers and even begin to practice your healing gift.
- Join a Healing Development Group.
This will provide continuing support and learning experience as well as building confidence in giving healing.
Contact
To discuss becoming a Healer further please contact:
- Diana Hughes
For additional information on The Healing Trust please visit their web site