One of the first energy healers I studied was Barbara Brennan. Her work explained ideas I had already sensed. Moreover, it gave me a structure to better understand and share my experiences.

A Transformative Introduction to Energy Healing

Her book, Hands of Light, came to me at a key moment—right after I completed my Reiki Master Certification. It became a valuable guide and, as a result, led me to explore her other works, Light Emerging and Core Light Healing.

As I explored her teachings, I noticed some of her methods felt rigid. At the time, I was working with plant medicines and following isolation diets in the jungle with my teacher. Brennan’s approach, while insightful, often seemed strict. In fact, it felt like she expected everyone to see and heal the same way she did. However, this did not always match my own experiences.

Questioning Established Healing Methods

In Light Emerging, Brennan shares a case where she and her guides tried to heal a friend with breast cancer. Despite their efforts, they supported her transition rather than continuing healing attempts. This made me wonder. Breast cancer has been treated naturally by many healers. So, could more have been done? Did this woman need detoxification, emotional release, or something beyond energy medicine? I felt she was trying to survive, yet the approach was not enough.

Brennan’s focus seemed to be on guiding her friend through death rather than trying every possible healing method. Consequently, this made me reflect on her guidance. Was her approach truly open to all possibilities, or was it limited by a specific mindset? Additionally, she mentions working with a spirit guide, which raised more questions. Was she always free from outside influence? Or was she following a framework she had unknowingly accepted? These are questions all healers must ask themselves.

The Many Paths to Healing

Healing can happen in unexpected ways. For instance, figures like John of God have shown that deep healing can occur without plant medicines or detoxification. While some healers are controversial, it is important to look at the bigger picture. Power, ego, and external forces shape the healing field. Furthermore, it is also worth considering how true healers often face resistance from mainstream medical systems.

Barbara Brennan was a brilliant woman. Her background as a former NASA scientist adds credibility to her work—depending on one’s view of NASA. She created a structured energy healing program, which has helped many. However, every system has its limits. Therefore, a healer must recognize when a method is useful and when it becomes restrictive.

Balancing Structure with Intuition

People form strong beliefs about healers and teachings. They find comfort in familiar ideas. However, when new perspectives challenge them, they often resist. As healers, should we only offer what is easy to accept? Or should we encourage deeper exploration? After all, growth comes from facing new ideas, even when it is uncomfortable.

True intuition means trusting yourself. It requires following inner guidance without depending on external approval. While I appreciate the inspiration I gained from Hands of Light, I see Brennan’s system as just that—a system, with both benefits and limits.

Final Thoughts

A teacher’s role is not to create new restrictions but to help others go beyond them. In essence, healing is an evolving path. It requires openness, discernment, and the courage to move beyond set ideas.

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