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.
Instead, as children, we were taken to GPs, physicians, and doctors who prescribed us medications and other allopathic medicines.
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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
- Healing mantras
- Oracle/tarot card spreads
- Book recommendations
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As healer Shakti Gawain writes,
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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Can you be a great spiritual healer and not know it.?
Years ago in an near empty street I was tapped on the shoulder by a white haired old lady who just blurted out “hey you, 4 arch angels walk and protect you”. She said ” your aura is the brightest Ive ever seen”.Then she vanished. Years later I had a reading from a medium who just glazed in the air mouth open. When she came back she asked me, “who or what are you 4 great angels are standing front and back of you. You must be very important ” I just laughed and said you must be joking. I have a rubbish job on low wages. That was 40 years ago. I’m a reflexologist now and very good at it apparently three of my more recent customers have all been mediums guess what they have all told me.
I love that by design science allows for this distinction between scientific understanding and reality.
Learning scientific philosophy allowed me to find a path back to spirituality, despite being raised in a spiritually toxic (abusive) fundamentalist Christian family where spirituality of the “wrong kind” (and basic skills like assertiveness) was (were) punishable by physical and emotional violence.
One of the best ways of treating illness is Spiritual healing ( Rohani Ilaj), which is practiced by our experts serving to remove any types of disease. Through this specific way of treatment we can attain cure for any evil and the most interesting part is that all this treatment is for free and literally free no hidden charges.
I related to all of the thirty statements, Back in,November 12,1996 I woke from a sound sleep,I thought it might be the Tv,but it was off,my dog was asleep in the living room,she always alerted us when anyone moved around outside our house.I returned to my bed,where my wife lay sleeping,just as my head settled on my pillow,I heard a voice,I raised up to rest on my elbow,there was a man wearing a gray,gown,He looked me straight in my eyes and said you must care for your vessel,your time here depends upon how you care for your vessel,you recive , but one vessel,Do not judge others by their vessels,for no one can chose their vessel.Do not feel sorrow when a vessels time is through,for it is not one’s true self.there was a soft glow souronding ths man,then he was gone,I woke my wife,she had not witnessed any of this. Could this have been an ANGEL?My Name is Harlan Simmons There is more too this,true happening,if anyone wants to hear the rest.
I am really lost. I read and it’s mostly about me. Although I feel completely alone in my situation and lost and misunderstood by people just by looking at me, I find so much comfort in reading this and knowing that at least somewhere there are people similar and understanding all this. The biggest issue I face is what to do with all this knowledge and understanding. Is there any meetings of healers or spiritual people? It would be nice not to feel so alone. Thank you Aletheia for all the inspiration you give.
When I was diagnosed with an “incurable” dis-ease and found myself without health insurance, I heard a little voice that said “Physician! Heal thyself!”. Thus began my journey to plant medicine research and yes, a “cure”.
I also just found out last week that I failed my blood test marker for ANA, which I had no idea what it meant and found out it is for auto immune diseases and I also failed the blood sugar, so probably a diabetic as well.
I will most definitely share my blog, and will be a doozy and a roller coaster of a ride. I am in recovery from my eating disorder which I have wrestled and struggled with relentlessly since 1983 when I was 22 and in college. I am 55 now and for the first time I have it partially wrestled to the ground with me being on top of it rather than the other way around. Plus the usual suspects of sexual, physical, emotional and verbal abuse for a substantial part of my life. I am very keen to get it started !
I got 25 out of the 30, so not too shabby. By the way, I got the Byron Katie book you suggested for me and am on chapter 3, and I love it ! Thanks so much.
That is amazing! I identified with every single sign on the list. I had to look up #25 though and I certainly have electromagnetic hypersensitivity which was wonderful to learn since I can protect myself better now. I don’t believe in coincidences, people call me the animal and small children whisperer, went through a significant, deep trauma in life….I could go on for each one on the list. I wonder if being attacked by people who are not evil per se, but on the other spectrum of a healer? It seems like in my personal life I have had a lot of malicious lies told about me, people who are mean no matter how nice I am or how far I stay away from them, or pretend to be my friend only to betray me. I’ve been experiencing this A LOT lately and wonder if it’s just me or if anyone else has been going through this? Thank you for your articles and for what you do Aletheia Luna, I’m very grateful!