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HEALING

This Oracle answer describes physical, psychological or spiritual healing. It may come from a professional, or it may come from someone who lacks a title or role, but has the ability to heal. Finally, this healing process may describe a human being or an animal. Either a doctor or a vet may be involved.

Being a healer requires a mixture of confidence, compassion and genuine ability. Thus, it’s a special and unusual thing that once experienced, is never forgotten. Even the most mundane experience (like going to the dentist) should never be underestimated. This too is a pure energy exchange between healer and patient.

The confidence must be there because healing is so often a physical act. There is no room for false moves or shaking hands. It also takes confidence to minister to the suffering of those who are powerful, or intimidating. Finally, you need to be confident in order to expect a good outcome – a cure, or relief.

The compassion needs to be there, no matter if this is a paid act of healing or not. Some people believe that the kind intentions that accompany a medical procedure as just as important as the act itself. Whatever your point of view, the best healing comes from the heart. It is unconditional. It’s about giving.

Healing ability can be innate or learned. Some people are good listeners and are natural counsellors. Surgeons, naturally, require years of training. At its most mysterious level, healing can be transmitted via Reiki or other spiritual practices; it can be carried out by unseen or unknown forces in the spirit world.

To submit to healing requires absolute trust. It instantly makes us vulnerable and exposed. The most successful healing happens when we are relaxed, open and accepting. This needs to happen even if there are no guarantees that the healing will bring relief, or a cure. The patient’s trust is her own gift to the healer.