The Essence of Love Heals
Remember when you were a child and fell down and scraped or bruised yourself? Your mom probably kissed it or cupped it with her hand and made it feel all better. Well, there was really something to that gesture beyond getting you to stop crying. Her intention plus the vibrational frequency of love energy had a powerful healing influence on the body. That combination of love and intention is the very essence of Reiki and many alternative healing modalities.
The one in need or resonating at a lower frequency will draw in energy from a higher vibrational source. In that moment, your mom was the source. Surrounded by her love, your cells were able to relax and feel peace. The heart chakra opened to receive a greater depth of her love and endorphins were released. You then experienced an all is well feeling, and that is where all healing truly begins.
Reiki draws on the pure unconditional love of the Universe like the ultimate Mother. This is the source of creation and vitality from which we all came. A Reiki practitioner goes through training to open her body to be able to carry a greater amount of this high vibrational energy frequency. However, just like your mother’s love, anyone can do their own version of Reiki without being officially attuned.
Generate Your Own Healing Love
Try it on yourself. First release any doubts or performance anxiety because this ability is a part of your cellular memory just waiting to be recalled. Know that you have already done this, and you cannot fail. Think of a happy memory that makes your heart swell. Allow that feeling to build and emanate from you. Then take a couple of deep, conscious breaths and imagine sending the love from your breath, hands and aura to an area in need. This could be a tight, painful spot in your physical body or to an emotional state that you wish to harmonize.
Within a few moments you should notice your body start to soften. At first there could be a few disconcerting sensations as you wake up this area bringing more light and love to a spot that was cut off. You may experience heat, tingles or gentle pulses as the energy is received and circulated in the body. Before you know it, you will likely be sinking more deeply into the surface that is supporting you while breathing more effortlessly. As your physical body unwinds and fills with the love, you might notice an immediate lessening of discomfort or receive insight that would help you further transform that pain or emotional imbalance. Positive ideas and inspiration will spring forth from the love.
Share the Healing
Now try consciously sending this love experience out to a friend, animal or stressful situation. Use that bliss-filled memory and conscious breathing process to create an all-encompassing love feeling to project to the desired receiver. You might even imagine a specific color to visualize as a blanket of love wrapping around the recipient. Hold this focused feeling for as long as desired. You might be amazed at how time moves when you are in this altered state. Then notice what is new and different the next time you interact with your friend or experience that situation. It may not sound like much, but the healing power of a few moments of love can do wonders.
I practiced this recently, and within 24-48 hours I received some beautiful, spontaneous, heartfelt messages from the friends and clients I focused on. They just wanted to let me know how much I was loved and appreciated, and a complex situation which had plagued me was resolved like nothing ever happened.
Everyone is able to send love. Therefore, everyone is a healer. Who can you help heal today?