Friday, June 6, 2014

What is this whole thing about Intuitives, anyways?




Many people go to see massage therapists, psychotherapists, naturopaths or acupuncturists as alternatives for releasing pain or disease. These are all wonderful modalities and are extremely beneficial for the well-being of the client.  But many are unsure about what to expect or the reason it would be beneficial to go to an Intuitive Energy Healing Practitioner.  And some people who are curious are swayed by friends or family who think it’s a bunch of crock.  So what’s all the big fuss about this craze of intuitive energy healing? It seems like everyone and their dog is calling themselves an intuitive nowadays.  But what does that mean?  And how can I trust that the person is legit?  

Intuition is something that every person has, whether that be a sense of someone or a situation, or the ability to perceive an outcome in advance.  It is about being in a different place of “knowing” that is beyond book knowledge and logic – it responds to the cycles of life, love, energy and relationship dynamics.   Intuition literally is about being “in tune” with a different frequency of energy, much as you tune in a radio to the right station. It comes from the understanding that every object, person, organization, life form and body has a consciousness, wisdom and purpose to it, and has information that it wants to share with us if we would only listen more deeply.  This understanding requires stepping outside of the box of how we’ve been taught to perceive reality and have a larger frame of reference about the interplay of everything that has been created in the world.

Every person who is willing to walk the path of an intuitive is continuously challenged to break through the ego barrier of judgments, personal perceptions and feelings of past hurts in order to be truly in service of others.  An immature intuitive is usually like a kid trying out a new toy and may project a whole lot of her own “stuff” onto another person and be in a place of arrogance or “all knowing”, saying the information in an insensitive way, believing she’s right. The kind of person that says while you’re at your desk working, “well, you know, you’ve got to talk to your husband because he’s about to have an affair and you have to set him straight.” Her presence and manner is domineering and rings of her own issues of a past partner who may have betrayed her and she’s putting all this fear onto you.  When she could actually be picking up on a subtler dynamic where your partner is going through some self-doubt about the relationship and it would be great if you had time to sit down and chat.  We all have to start somewhere, but they are not ready to actually make a living of it and need to learn aspects of intuitive ethics, professionalism and when to turn the gift on and off.  

A mature intuitive is someone who you would want to entrust or hire because they have done their personal growth and healing, and continue to do so. They approach the work with a mind of respect and humility and only wait for you to ask, book an appointment or ask you permission in advance.  She has learned to listen on a deep level instead of through the mind chatter of what you want to hear or what she perceives as good or bad.  She’s got a calm, yet spirited demeanor and creates a peaceful container for the session.

So why would you hire an intuitive? What can he or she help you with? 

An intuitive healing or reading can provide you with the experience of going deeper into yourself and seeing your whole life experiences in the context of wisdom, growth and sacredness as a divine being in this world. The intuitive will help you develop greater awareness about what is behind your suffering so you can master your life, energy, and the dynamics happening, giving you a sense of personal power, peace, balance and direction.  You will discover the thoughts, actions, and behaviours that are and are not serving you in the walk of life. You will be seen, heard and felt on a level beyond the conscious mind, which brings more feelings of being supported in becoming the person you are meant to be, rather than what everyone else wants you to be.  In this simple act, ailments can start to dissipate, emotional and mental turmoil eases up and you see yourself and your choices in a whole new way. Your body relaxes because it is feeling understood.  Your consciousness and connection to life expands.  What could take you years to find the root of in traditional therapy, can be uplifted for your self-examination in one session.  Then you really can know what has been laying underneath the surface of your difficulties then process it in your therapy session or with your alternative health practitioner. 

The key is to find the intuitive practitioner that is right for you, because ever person comes with their own unique approach and gifts.  If you feel you can open up, be understood, and feel safe when you speak with the person, then you will know it is a right fit.  That is why I offer initial free sessions so I can be sure that I can align with the other person’s energy field and they can assess if they like who I am and can trust opening up with me.

As with any service or relationship in life, it is important that you assess what resonates and holds meaning for you, because even though the intuitive can access this information, it doesn’t mean the person knows exactly what it means or how it applies to you.  It is important that you use those tidbits to add to your suitcase of life in your growth in insight, perspective, being loved and feeling more peace, well-being & self-actualization in your life.