A healer’s power stems not from any special ability, but from maintaining the courage and awareness to embody and express the universal healing power that every human being naturally possesses.
— E. Leventhal
At heart, we all have the capacity to heal ourselves and nurture others.
Spirit, energy, thought, intention, skillful practice, and empowered belief are available to all people.
Yet, as individual expressions of the Divine, we all have different paths, and not all of us feel called to healing practices.
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Spiritual Healing and Social Rejection
Let’s first briefly explore the ‘dark’ or difficult side of being called to be a spiritual healer.
Those of us who do feel “called” in some way to spiritual healing are often met with some resistance, either from our friends, our family members, or our culture.
This is because spiritual healing can often be frowned upon as a quasi, scientifically misguided, charlatan practice by a society that is built on the mind and ego.
While there are con artists in every practice, the genuinely beneficial aspects of spiritual healing are often ignored mainly because they can’t be quantified or reasoned with.
Unfortunately, this has led to a large percentage of us (particularly in Westernised societies) losing touch with traditional forms of healing.
In this modern world, very few of us were raised around shamans, medicine people, or traditional healers who could pass on ancient knowledge and holistic healing practices.
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Instead, as children, we were taken to GPs, physicians, and doctors who prescribed us medications and other allopathic medicines.
While some of these medications were indeed useful and helped to fix certain parts of us, they never aided us in healing our whole organism with its many layers.
Yet despite the way you were raised, you might still feel a strong pull towards spiritual healing, even if it “goes against the grain” of what you were taught or the model of healing you were raised to accept.
So, are you a spiritual healer? Let’s find out.
30 Signs You’re a Spiritual Healer
If you’re a spiritual healer, you will sense it deep down.
You might feel like an old soul who doesn’t quite belong in this time or place, an empath who feels everything too deeply, or quite simply an outsider or lone wolf who can’t seem to integrate into society properly.
On a personal level, I’ve always known in my blood and bones that I’m a healer.
As a child, I was thoughtful, inquisitive, dreamy, and extremely nurturing. I remember caring for the kids at school, caring excessively for my toys, ‘rescuing’ stranded insects that got caught in spider webs or snails about to get crushed on the pavement, and caring a whole lot about the “bigger picture” in life.
I also remember playing with energy, having precognitive dreams, being hyper-sensitive to the physical and emotional environments around me, and somehow always attracting wounded people into my life.
Spiritual healers come in many shapes and forms. For example, I fulfill my role as a spiritual healer through my writing. Other people fulfill their calling by practicing reiki, kinesiology, yoga, meditation, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, herbalism, acupuncture, EFT, and a whole range of other practices.
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Spiritual healers are shamans in their own right. They are people who allow the energy of Spirit to flow through them in a way that guides, rejuvenates, and empowers others.
The spiritual healer is also a wounded healer, meaning that by healing themselves, they also heal others. This is the best kind of education available.
Are you a spiritual healer? Here are 30 signs that I’ve compiled (some might surprise you):
- You are highly sensitive to energy.
- You feel other people’s emotions and physical ailments as your own (aka., you’re an empath).
- You’re incredibly intuitive and can ‘read’ others very easily.
- You are a “big picture” thinker (and don’t concern yourself too much with the details).
- You have gone through bouts of existential depression or existential anxiety.
- You’ve felt like an outcast for most of your life.
- You think differently from others.
- You get overwhelmed in public easily.
- You’ve struggled with anxiety or panic before.
- You’re the natural peacemaker between people.
- You’re the confidant that people turn to in times of need.
- You experience digestive issues, lower back pain, or gain weight around the stomach area (lower chakra imbalances).
- You feel drained after spending too much time around people
- Sensitive beings like animals and children gravitate towards you.
- Other people tend to “dump” their emotional baggage onto you to deal with.
- You think in shades of grey rather than in black and white.
- You’re very aware of the interconnectedness of life and deeply respect it.
- You believe in synchronicity more than coincidences.
- You have a history of healers in the family, e.g., nurses, psychologists, massage therapists, doctors, counselors, etc.
- You’ve experienced major trauma in your life, e.g., the loss of your family, a life-threatening illness, a near-death experience, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, war, mental illness, etc.
- You’ve gone through a spiritual awakening or kundalini awakening.
- You’ve experienced the dark night of the soul.
- You tend to be mostly a right-brain thinker rather than a left-brain thinker.
- You experience chronic low energy or pain in your body (e.g., chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, etc.).
- You are drawn to the archetypes of the shaman, wise man or woman, witch, wizard/warlock, and healer.
- You tend to attract people who need “fixing” but often get trapped in self-sacrificing roles.
- You’re an excellent and compassionate listener.
- You’re naturally drawn toward healing professions that help others experience balance and wholeness.
- You can feel, distinguish between, and alter the energy within and without yourself.
- You have had numerous mystical experiences.
How many signs in this list can you identify with? If you think I have missed any signs of being a spiritual healer, comment below and make a suggestion!
Spiritual Healer Q&A
Think you might be drawn toward the role of the spiritual healer but are still unsure? Here are some commonly asked questions that might help you out:
Spiritual healers come in many shapes, forms, and types. However, overall, a spiritual healer’s focus is on the non-physical realm: the Soul, Spirit, and energetic layers of a person. Most spiritual healers focus on helping a person reconnect with their Soul or Higher Self by clearing away old energy, identifying inner blockages, and channeling healing energy. Spiritual healers may choose to work with ancestral trauma, past life issues, chakra imbalances, soul loss, or anything that may be causing unhappiness, inner dis-ease, and disharmony.
There are many courses out there that can certify you and sharpen your skills as a spiritual healer. However, none of these are mandatory to becoming a spiritual healer (although, they can strengthen your skills and give you a strong theoretical/philosophical basis). Spiritual healing is an innate calling that comes from the Soul; it can’t be handed to you on a piece of paper. Many people study intensively by themselves. With that being said, formal study can help to hone these innate talents. To become a spiritual healer, focus on what subjects and topics you’re drawn to and seek out trustworthy and trained facilitators – that is your path.
Yes and no. Spiritual healing is an inborn gift. If you’re an empathic and naturally compassionate person, chances are you are a born healer. But spiritual healing doesn’t suit everyone – even those with the innate gift. To be a spiritual healer, you need to have done a lot of inner work (working through your own inner wounds), have a high level of integrity, and be a grounded person. Some people find spiritual healing too overwhelming and intense, so keep that in mind when pursuing this path.
How Can I Start Being a Spiritual Healer?
As a healer, the best possible place you could start is with yourself. As the proverb goes, “Physician, heal thyself!”
Starting from within first is the best way to ensure that you have enough energy, passion, and love to give to others. If you haven’t done the right inner work, you may struggle with issues such as:
- Low energy and chronic fatigue
- Poor personal boundaries
- Projecting your problems onto others
- Being a ‘savior’ rather than a facilitator
- Struggle to hold space
- Compassion fatigue
- Overwhelm and burnout
In the words of teacher Phil Good,
Doctos study medicine. Teachers study education. Healers study darkness.
Being a spiritual healer requires a profound, long-term, ongoing commitment to your own mental, emotional, and psychological healing (aka., working through your darkness) so that you can be a clear channel or mirror of Love for others.
There are three places to start. The first is with self-love. The second is with inner child work. And the third is with shadow work.
Here are some further guides that can support you on your journey:
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- Lush images with quotes
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Spiritual healing occurs as we begin to consciously reconnect with our essential being – the wise, loving, powerful, creative entity that we are at our core.
May you reconnect with that wisdom within so that you can help others access their innate healing power.
Tell me, how many of the signs in this article can you relate to? What is the biggest struggle you’ve had as a healer, and what advice do you have to share? Please share below – you never know who you may help!
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Hello Luna, im so surprised that i have all 30 signs. I’ve been trying to build up a spiritual network as I don’t get much support socially as i dive deeper in my soul. I wonder if you can help connect me with people in my area who wants an authentic connection in these covid times. I live in Seattle wa. Thanks in advance for your kind considerations and thank you for your wonderful works. Sincerely, venus
15 signs
Hello,
When I read through the list I came up with 19 of my experiences.
Hi Aletheia! Thank you for this article. I resonate with every single point, well article you guys put out and it is greatly appreciated! I do have a question. Why do we experience the lower back pain and weight gain around the midsection? It’s something that’s been struggly with for years now…what can I do to help the situation? Much love!
Hey Ji. This article might help answer that question of yours. :)
wow. what a powerful article. Thank you again <3
hello again dear fellow brothers and sisters
first, i would love to say a huge personal thank you to all you fellow loner wolves on your own journey of self-discovery and healing. and also a heart loving thank you to you sister luna and dearest brother sol who have helped me tremendously on my path as a lone wolf. lots of love, hugs and howls to you all <3
hey sis !!! this is a great article luna. i found quite a lot of things that you have mentioned in this article very relevant to my current situation. i do feel overwhelmed after too much time socialising in the community, feel emotionly drained after talking to people or couples with children, people also unloading their emotional baggage upon me and than i feel tired and next to energy left, being an active listener when communicating with others, being more loving and caring towards other people and animals and a few others. does this mean that i too could be some soft of spiritual healer please sister luna ? i am also on my own path of inner and outer healing too. after a few years of brutal alcohol abuse and addiction, i have had all my prayers answered. i would even call it a miracle !!! for the first time i actually and truly surrendered myself to the divine or spirit and gave my last tiny bit of hope to this loving spirit. i was very drunk one night and in my darkness and sorrow i simply opened my hands and said " dearest heavenly father, i now give my last bit of hope to you, it is yours…… now i have nothing left to give or to offer. all i have now is my two open hands. i hope this offering is acceptable to you " after an ugly situation turned bad and dark, i was saved by loving grace. now i am on my own journey of healing, restoration and transition. after going through 5 years of hell and destruction, like a fiery phoenix i have been reborn from the ashes and rising. rebirth ? renewal ? a second chance ? resurrection ? coming out of the cocoon and emerging like a beautiful butterfly ? i say YES !!! a very important time
of transformation happening now. so maybe this a time to seriously consider studying and researching spiritual healing to help others ? what do you think about this please luna ?
any others are welcome to comment too please.
thanks guys. love, hugs and howls to all of you. namaste, agape <3
lots of love
from Luke
yes, but always making self-healing a priority – an empty cup can’t satiate the thirst of others. We’ve got to save ourselves from drowning before extending a hand to others.
Yes I have all of these!! I was raised in a new age Hindu Christian cult, then kicked out as a teenager. I have a BA in psych and masters degree in communication sciences and disorders. Your site has been so helpful in the process! I live on the Canadian border, the closest crossing town is Perth. The synchronicity hah. The lack of in person guides has been accommodated through your work! In the past I’ve taken a break after reading articles to digest them. then come back to read different topics. You helped me find more of myself/role. I do geriatric communication and Feeding/swallowing. help people transition, cope w change/grief. Currently working in the nursing home with geriatric, holding hands for comfort at the end. I advocate for people w communication needs, the elderly, special needs, and kids!! AND i help them advocate for themselves. This was not necessarily the role I had in mind ?? Your site helped me with acceptance
everyone! I was former nurse that didn’t fit in I am emphatic causing over censored. Tytyttttyyyyy! Currently doing tree of life spread and interesting! TYTYTY #notalonelywolfanymore
I have all of them. Struggle with balance. Just learning only now how broken I have become but how gifted I can be… how eager I am now more than ever to learn from you. As I’ve been doing for a few years now. I appreciate the time you take I help guide ones like myself. Being gifted feeing cursed has its ups and downs for sure. I’m blessed to have these emails sent.
❤ thank you for sharing
Thank you :) I am ignoring my calling for years, even though I recognized myself in this article.I must face the fact that I’m going to be alone once I show to the world who I really am.
It’s so true what you wrote, from childhood they treat us as our bodies are machines and can be fixed like mechanic is fixing a car.
Science is new religion, what is not “scientifically approved ” can not exist.
I feel you, Marinela. This is a reality for many of us: our family members and current social/friend circles don’t align with where we want to go in life. In a sense, we outgrow the people around us. This is totally normal. It’s okay to have periods of solitude: they are powerful. And while you’re walking your true path, you can slowly build a new support network ♡
I love this topic and resonate with all the signs except for maybe two. I’m a teacher working on my counseling degree currently and I just recently became a certified reiki practioner.
I love your articles and believe they help so many people. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Stephanie
All of them
My mom was a nurse and I’ll be a certificate massage therapist by the end of this summer. I have finally found my path, being a loner wolf since birth, at the age of 45 ️
Sending love to all of you ❤️
Congrats Sofia, that’s great to hear ♥ lots of love right back at you