In this article we address some of the common barriers that people have towards receiving Energy Medicine.
In my work with different people over the years (at different places in their spiritual awakening process) I’ve identified a few common challenges that prevent individuals from seeking assistance in healing their energy fields. These are the most common barriers I’ve heard:
- “I don’t know if this is real and it does cost money.”
This is one of the biggest barriers to spiritual healing. Most people don’t feel they can perceive energy. As a result, the reality of an energy body (and a field dedicated to its care) is hard to grasp or take seriously. People often have a difficult time justifying payments to a professional performing tasks they don’t understand.
I encourage people to read reviews and testimonials of clients who have worked with practitioners they are considering. It also takes a spirit of experimentation to explore something one has never tried before and make an investment in the experiment. When we invest in healing, we are investing in our own well-being and care. When receiving energy healing for the first time, it’s also important to recognize that it does often take several sessions and a dedicated period of time before shifts begin to be perceived. You don’t have to have a specific world view in order to receive healing. However, people who perceive energy are more likely to invest in energy medicine treatments throughout their lives.
- “I don’t want to pay for these services. Real healers work for free.”
Energy medicine practitioners live with the same financial system (involving bills, mortgages etc.) that most people do and deserve to be compensated for their work. Just like any skilled professional (i.e. accountant, instructor, chef etc.), energy medicine practitioners require compensation for their skilled efforts and training. This also enables them to be dedicated to their healing work full-time. We all deserve prosperity and abundance.
- “I did one session. I didn’t notice much of a change.”
This is relative for everyone. Understand that shifts in how we feel can take a number of sessions and healing is a process. It depends on your personal health condition. Healing takes time and is an investment over time. The care of our bodies is a life-long responsibility.
Also, noticing changes caused by energy work can be difficult when our ability to perceive energy isn’t activated yet. It can also be impaired by the ingestion of drugs and substances. I have heard that some people who are medicated can still perceive a difference in mood and emotional stability when they’ve received healing on a regular basis over a period of time.
- “I tried working with an Energy Medicine Practitioner and didn’t feel it helped.”
I recommend reading Choosing an Energy Medicine Practitioner (below). As it’s a broad field with numerous specializations and little standardization in training, it’s important to use some criteria in selecting healers who would be compatible for you and have the expertise and experience to assist you.
Choosing an Energy Medicine Practitioner
One can make a request to Archangel Raphael (Angel of Healing) to help guide them to the practitioners that would be of most benefit to their healing journey. When seeking an Energy Medicine practitioner, it is important to consider these variables:
- The person’s natural abilities to work with energy. Were they born with the gift of being able to perceive and move energy consciously? Are they a “clear channel”? (someone who is able to receive Divine guidance clearly and without interference). It’s a good idea to research and explore their website to learn more about their background.
- Training. Does the practitioner have many years of training under master healers? Any certifications?
- Integrity. Based on reviews and testimonials, is this person of high integrity and do they honour a code of ethics in their practice? Do they appear to have their clients’ best interests at heart?
- Source of their energy – Where do they source their energy from? Human beings have access to hundreds of kinds of energies. It is important to work with a practitioner that sources Divine energy, such as the energy of the Archangels and Holy Spirit. This is for your safety, health and well-being. In the case of Medical Intuitives, they can source their own personal energy to introduce modifications in a person’s biological health.
- Expertise. If you have a clear assessment of what issues are present in your health situation, evaluating practitioners based on their specialties is also a factor. Does this practitioner specialize in the issues I’m experiencing? Different practitioners have different strengths and specialties.
- Experience. The more experienced a practitioner is, the broader their reservoir of knowledge is. From situations presented over the course of their careers, experienced practitioners can respond to issues with greater clarity, promptness and thoroughness.
Choosing an Energy Medicine practitioner is similar to choosing a surgeon – this individual will be connecting with your body and introducing modifications there. It’s helpful to research and consider the kind of care, expertise and experience each practitioner provides and evaluating their integrity as a healer before agreeing to work with them.
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