Spiritual healing as practiced in the religion of Spiritualism is
never advocated as a substitute for mainstream medicine but is used in
conjunction with mainstream
medicine.†
There is substantial empirical evidence, including scientific research,
that demonstrates spiritual healing works (see the section below on
recommended
reading).
The healer stands behind the chair and places his hands on the shoulders of the sitter.
"Oh God, please move healing
energy through me into [name the sitter] to give him healing for his
highest good."
If the desired recipient of healing is at a distant location, the same
method is used except the healer's hands will not be in contact with the
recipient and the healer may sit or lie down. Several people can be
named in the prayer to send healing to all of them.
In self-healing, this same technique would be used with a prayer such
as, "Oh God, please may I have healing energy to give me healing for my
highest good."
The healer should always direct his intentions to provide
healing for the "highest good" of the sitter rather than for any
specific outcome. No one lives forever, however spiritual healing may
ease pain and/or ease the transition of passing when a cure is not
possible.
A secondary method of self healing may be done with a guided meditation.
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Imagine you are in a place or situation that fills you with good
feelings. This might be: relaxing in the back yard of your dream house,
being with a cherished pet, or being with a person you love. Whatever
would make you feel at peace and content. Notice how good you feel.
(See the section on
Visualizing a Pleasant Situation
in the chapter on
Relaxation
for more information on how to do this.)
- Then think through and visualize the following guided meditation. As
you say each line inwardly, try to do it in a relaxing manner. As you
repeat this process for several minutes, let yourself drift into a
deeply relaxed state.
- ... And the healing light of God shines down upon me
- It permeates my entire being
- Healing me physically and emotionally
- It dissolves away anger and fear
- And fills me with love and forgiveness
Repeat this meditation for several minutes, ten to twenty minutes would be typical.
This healing meditation is especially effective when used in combination with the
Practicing Peace
meditation.
When healing another person, it is not necessary to touch the sitter.
If the receiver is bedridden the healer and receiver may hold hands or
the healer may just sit or stand near the receiver.
This can continue for any amount of time, 5 to 20 minutes would be
typical. Repeat as often as desired, daily among family members or
weekly from a dedicated healer is typical. Do not expect miraculous
results. While there may be a few exceptional healers who can obtain
significant results in one treatment, it is more common to repeat
treatments over a period of weeks, months, or years depending on the
condition. Healing is not synonymous with curing. Do not promise
results. Do not make medical diagnoses unless you have a license to do
so. Results may come in unexpected ways and times. Healing may
manifest in acceptance of the condition or other alternative
experiences.
The healing does not come from the healer, it comes through him from a
higher source which applies and directs the healing force for the
highest good of the sitter. This should be kept in mind by the healer
during healing. The healer's intention should not be to heal by his own
power. His intention should be to offer himself as a channel through
which he moves the healing force.
The healer should be in a relaxed, alert, meditative state. His mind
should not be racing or wandering wildly, nor should it be asleep or allowed to drift in a drowsy manner.
Super-intense concentration or straining should be avoided. It is
possible to think of something else while healing, and this should be
avoided too. The healer should only be thinking of healing. If you are
repeating a prayer, don't just say the words mindlessly but understand
them, be aware of their meaning as you say the prayer. If you mention a
person's name, think of the person or visualize them if you know what
they look like. If you use the word "God" bring to mind your idea of
God when you use the word. If you ask for healing energy to come into
you and to flow through you, visualize that. The correct effort of
concentration is key to channeling the greatest amount of healing force
possible.
The healer should be physically and mentally relaxed, rested, and in good health.
If he is upset and cannot relax or (except in self healing) is in ill
health, the healing session should be postponed. If the healer is in a
depleted state due to dieting, or exhausted from too much exercise, or
is very hungry there may be difficulty bringing through the
healing force.
If you develop a sense of the healing force flowing through you, you may
be able to notice how it fluctuates with the quality of your
concentration and other conditions. This type of feedback will allow you to achieve your
maximum potential as a healer. Remember your intention, not your
effort, is to heal. Your mental effort is to bring through the healing
energy. The law of
proportional assistance
applies here.
There are many, many different types of techniques used for spiritual
healing. What they have in common is the intention of the healer to
heal. The differences are simply different techniques that help the
healer to maintain intention and concentration over an extended period
of time. Therefore the best technique will be the one that allows the
healer to maintain intention and concentration and this may differ from
healer to healer.
Anyone can do this. Psychic ability is not required or
even an indicator of healing ability. The sitter does not need faith,
it can be used on animals and infants who do not understand anything
about it.
Family members of the chronically ill can do this for
their loved ones.
Spiritual healing is completely natural to human
beings. Every parent who has held a sick child and wished for its
recovery has performed this type of healing. When you place your hand
on some part of your body in response to pain, you are doing it. Health
professionals such as physical therapists, massage therapists, and
chiropractors may also be spiritual healers while not being aware of it.
The more you practice healing the more effective you will become.
The best healers will have a sincere desire to help others with no
thought of reward or recognition.
You can send healing to those not present simply by sitting quietly,
entering a meditative state of mind, and praying for healing to be given
to those you name. You can visualize healing white light coming down to
your head from a higher source while repeating a prayer such as, "Oh God,
please move healing energy through me to [name the person(s) to receive
healing] to give them healing for their highest good." You may also
visualize the recipients in vigorous good health.
The length of time for healing would be the same as for laying on of
hands. It is typical to do this daily. You can heal more than one
person during a session by naming each person individually.
Sending healing to "where it's needed for the highest good" is a
practice that leads to
spiritual unfoldment.
You can improve your ability to transmit the healing force by practicing
every day. This will attract spirit helpers because it demonstrates
your dedication, and will give them an opportunity to become attuned to
you. You can practice by laying-on-of-hands, by sending healing to
those not present, or by sending healing "to where it's needed for the
highest good". All of these methods are equally effective for the
development of the healer.
Remember: The correct application of the healing force is in the spirit of love.
Recommended Reading
-
"The Effect of the Laying On of Hands on Transplanted Breast Cancer in
Mice", William F. Bengston, David Krinsley Journal of Scientific
Exploration, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 353-364, 2000
http://www.scientificexploration.org/journal/jse_14_3_bengston.pdf
- "The Therapeutic Touch: How to Use Your Hands to Help or to Heal" By Dolores Krieger
- "Psychic Healers" by David St. Claire
- "Born To Heal" by Ruth Montgomery
-
Sir Robert Boyle
endorsed spiritual healing.
-
Nurse Healers Professional Associates International: "In 1992, the
National Institutes of Health (NIH) created the Office of Alternative
Medicine. The experts in this office found that Therapeutic Touch has
one of the strongest research bases of any of the
alternative/complementary modalities. There are over two dozen doctoral
dissertations, dozens of master's theses, and many post-doctoral
studies, several of which have been funded by NIH. Research continues at
a rigorous pace in institutions of higher learning throughout the
country. TT is accepted in a growing number of hospitals and
universities throughout the US, Canada and around the world."
-
"Men, Woman Say They Were Cured by Faith Healings"
http://www.newsnet5.com/news/4216901/detail.html
- More books on healing
- More news articles on healing
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More articles on spiritual healing can be found on my blog:
http://ncu9nc.blogspot.com/search/label/spiritual%20healing
† It is a misunderstanding to distinguish between the physical
world and the spirit planes. They are all part of the one universe.
This misunderstanding occurs because people have difficulty perceiving
the spirit planes. However the distinction made by extremists who
blindly prefer either spiritual healing or mainstream medicine is
incorrect. Both healing technologies have their areas of effectiveness
in treating the complex being of a spirit incarnated in a physical body.
For example, if a bone is broken, it would be most efficient to set the
bone with physical manipulations and once the ends are correctly
aligned, then apply spiritual healing in conjunction with the body's
natural healing process.
There are a number of factors that can influence the effectiveness of
spiritual healing:
- The amount of healing force the healer is able to conduct.
- The skills of the spirit guides directing the healing force
conducted by the healer.
- The karmic needs of the recipient. If an illness is intended to
teach something to the recipient, then spiritual healing may help the
recipient understand the lesson rather than help with the illness.