Self-Healing Made Easy
A Simple Technique Anyone Can Use
by Alexandra Windsong, First printed in 'The Healing Connection', Fall 1997, Revised August 1, 2008

I'd like to take a moment to share a self-healing technique with you that I often teach my clients. Would you like to be able to tap into healing energy and receive assistance from other realms simply by asking? Then pull up a chair and read on. To employ this technique requires no training. It's as simple as opening a door.
   First, you will need to find a quiet space where you will not be interrupted. You can sit in a chair or lie down, whatever is most comfortable for you. Next, it is very important to create a protected space around yourself. This allows you to have a safe place to work and be more receptive to the healing session. In addition, it will prevent detrimental energies or forces from entering your space and influencing the session.   
   Creating this space can be done by a variety of methods. You could visualize a white light surrounding you. I personally use the image of a semi-permeable membrane, a filter if you will, that surrounds and protects me like a cell membrane protects the cell. It allows the positive energies through while filtering out any detrimental energies. You could burn incense, smudge the area or light a candle. The idea is to create an area around yourself in which you feel safe from any interfering energies or presences. Use your imagination and pick an image that works best for you.
   After you have created a protected space around yourself, ask to be connected to your higher self, your guides, the deva or spirit of healing, the universal source of healing, and the medical team. Your higher self is the spiritual or divine part of yourself, that part of you that is connected to the universal source and has access to a greater knowledge - the part of you that knows the overall plan for your growth and development during your incarnation on this planet. Your guides are those non-physical beings that assist you in this lifetime. The deva or spirit of healing is the essence, energy or consciousness that oversees healing processes. The universal source of healing is known by many names; The Source, the Universe, God/Goddess to name a few. Use the name you are most comfortable with. And, finally the medical team. They are a specialized group of non-physical beings who can assist us with our healing - sort of like spiritual surgeons.
   Once you've asked to be connected to these energies or beings, they will be there. The next step is to state what issue you would like assistance with. This could be a physical condition, a habit, a pattern of behavior you would like to change, a state of mind or being you would like to achieve. After you have asked for their help the healing session will begin. Some people feel the presence of these beings in the room, and can feel energy flowing through their systems as adjustments are being made. Some people can feel these beings touching them. Don't be concerned if you feel nothing, it still works even when you cannot feel them or the energy.
Don't be afraid to try this technique. If you would be uncomfortable feeling their presence, simply ask that you not feel them touch you, etc. They are here to help you and do not want you to be frightened. Positive beings will always respect your wishes and your personal space.
    When the session is over, thank them for coming and ask to be disconnected (in the context of a healing session) from your higher self, your guides, the spirit of healing, the universal or divine source of healing, and the medical team. You may ask how do I know the session is over? You may sense that it is over or you can simply establish a time limit for the session. Another question I am frequently asked is what if I fall asleep during the session? If you are lying down and feel you may fall asleep, simply program the session ahead of time. When you state what you would like assistance with, ask that the session last for a specified time period. State that at the end of this time you will be disconnected and thank them in advance for coming.
   You can use this technique as frequently as you feel you need to. I am sometimes asked is it possible to abuse this technique, meaning, taking advantage of the generosity of these non-physical beings. I find that they are here to help us pretty much whenever we need it. However there are times when we are expected to take a more active role in our own healing process. When in doubt, I simply ask them before we start if it is appropriate to proceed with the session, then wait to hear the response and proceed accordingly.

   So let's review the steps again

�   Find a quiet space where you will be undisturbed.
�   Create a protected space.
�   Ask to be connected to
         your higher self
         your guides
         the spirit or deva of healing
         the universal source of healing
         the medical team
�   State what you would like assistance with
�   When done thank them and ask to be disconnected from   
    them


Alexandra is owner and founder of The Healing Way, in Frederick, MD. She teaches classes and offers services related to healing, growth and spirituality at The Healing Way. For more information about Alexandra Windsong, click here.


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