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Readers Tell About Healing Therapies, Techniques, and Pathways

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Shared ideas, opinions, and advice about trying holistic healing therapies, experimenting with various techniques, and exploring different healing pathways.

Tell About the Therapies You have Tried

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Give advice about using holistic therapies. Your opinions based on your first-hand experiences from getting a treatment will benefit others who are curious about what to expect before trying these therapies for themselves. Check the list of therapies to see the types of therapies my readers are interested in hearing about.

Sacred Tree Stories

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Have you ever been drawn to a particular tree or forest of trees? Perhaps you have "felt" or "heard" the spirit of a tree. Have you shared a moment with a tree you'd like to tell about? Please do!

My Pet is a Healer

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Are you a healer who owns an animal who assists you in your healing practice? Or, have you witnessed your pet taking on the role of healer for you or another member of your family? Tell about your animal companion and why you feel it is a healer.

Readers Share About Reiki

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Shared ideas, opinions, and advice about Reiki healing. Read what people say about having experienced a Reiki healing session. Reiki students tell about receiving attunements. Others share about participating in Reiki Circles.

 

Lightworkers

Lightworkers are people who are here for the purpose of raising the consciousness of mankind. Do you believe that you are serving as a lightworker to help raise the consciousness on earth? What path have you undertaken in your light journey.

Passionate About Massage

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Are you a massage lover? Why are you passionate about getting a massage? What benefits have you gotten from receiving massages? Do you favor one massage style over another? What is your favorite type of massage therapy (Shiatsu, Swedish, Hot Stone Massage, Rolfing, Yogassage, Thai, or some other style) and why do you prefer it over other massage techniques?

Deathbed Stories

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Were you at the bedside prior to and at the actual time of someone's passing? The transition from this life into the next stage is a sacred moment. Having the opportunity to witness or help ease another person's transition is a special honor. Were you glad you were there to say your final goodbyes, or was it difficult to remain in the room? Did you feel the experience was peaceful, sad, or what?

Sweat Lodge Experiences

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Have you ever participated in a sweat lodge? Or have you ever been a lodge leader in a sweat event? What was your experience? Would you do it again if you had the opportunity?

Holistic Nursing

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Are you a nurse who takes a holistic view and practices mind/body techniques when nursing others? What types of holistic therapies or techniques are you able to incorporate into your work day at the hospital, clinic, or other nursing facility where you work?

Labyrinth Walking Experiences

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A labyrinth pathway is a meditative walk that can be taken to help the walker go within, gain personal insight, or reach higher mind perspectives. Have you ever walked a labyrinth? If yes, please share how it felt while walking this sacred pathway. Did it feel like a spiritual experience? Also, how did the walk affect you afterwards? What did you learn?

Reader Stories: Healing Lessons

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