Article by Reiki Nurse
There is little one can do to eradicate the emotional pain of another. It’s difficult enough to navigate one’s own emotional pain, let alone take on the pain of another human being. About a week or so ago, I was thinking about one of my loved one’s, and about how many times over the past 8 years or so this person has intentionally lashed out for no apparent reason in an attempt to harm, hurt, or otherwise inflict pain on other members of my family or on me, personally. The hostility of this person’s actions and words is usually met by the victim(s) with disbelief, shock, and persistent feelings of doubt about themselves, or about their own actions or words. That is because when my other family members are around this person, they ‘walk on eggshells’ so to speak, because one never knows whether something that is said or done will be misinterpreted by this person.
The victims of my loved one’s hostility will usually query me insistently: “Do you think I did something wrong? Do you think I should have done this or said that instead? Why do you think (that person) is enraged with me? Why do you think (that person) has ‘cut me off’ again?” Unfortunately, I have no answers at all for anyone. This person’s own siblings are dumbfounded, and have no idea what is going on with this person. Sadly, mental health issues run rampant in our family, and this person has been diagnosed professionally with certain mental health issues that do require medication therapy and psychotherapy. But this person continues to deny the fact that medications, in conjunction with consistent therapy, will alleviate the psychoses, pathological behaviors, paranoia, and other symptoms. Regardless of that, this post is not about mental health issues, therefore I digress.
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That particular night, I was thinking about this person and about the latest debacle that this person’s mind has created; and I felt the familiar burn of anger rising within my Solar Plexus. Rather than giving in to the burning rage, my heart and mind suddenly flipped ~ almost palpably ~ and I found myself within that person’s mind. Simultaneously, my Heart, Soul, and mind felt that person’s fear, self-loathing, doubt, and deep pain within my own being. Suddenly, I understood where all of that person’s rage and lashing out comes from. Instantaneously, I felt compassion, love, and deep empathy for that person, rather than anger and rage. My Heart embraced this person in my imagination, and immediately I sent this person healing Reiki Energy filled with God’s love and warmth.
It was a validating and loving epiphany that rocked my world to the core. The experience was unlike any I’ve ever had previously. The entire experience stayed with me for days. Even now, when I think about that person, it is only with love, compassion, and understanding. (Also, some great sadness, as this person means the world to me and always has ~ even though they don’t believe it themselves) The love that we are all born with ~ our Core Love, the Universal and Unconditional Love of the Divine ~ spread its wings within my Heart, Soul, and mind that night.
My Soul soared within the fifth dimensional realm, rather than being stuck completely in 2D realm. Every aspect of my Being expanded, and rather than feel anger at my loved one for attempting to hurt me once again; my Heart and Soul holds compassionate, loving, and empathetic thoughts and feelings for that person. Reiki Energy has assisted me in lifting the veil that once shrouded this perfect and unconditional love within my Soul. Reiki Energy has facilitated many wondrous things within my Life situations thus far. I am forever grateful to the Creator, the Divine ~ and to the many Reiki Grand Masters, Reiki Angels, Reiki Avatars, and Ascended Beings …
Be at Peace, my friends! Love each other, and do your best to refrain from judgment of your brothers and sisters. We all have our own crosses to bear …
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Kat is a Registered Nurse, who is also certified in Usui Rhoyo Reiki and Holy Fire® II Reiki at the Master Teacher level. She is also certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy and is a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Kat has always been connected to Spirit, and is currently studying under a world-renowned spiritual teacher & psychic medium. Recently, she trademarked her name to conduct her business “The EnergyVoyant Nurse™”.
Kat was born in New England, U.S.A., and currently resides in Florida. Connect with her through Facebook at www.facebook.com/familysinbook, visit her website at www.kathirancourt.com, or read her blog at www.nurseswithreiki.blogspot.com.
Thanks Kathi. This article resonated with me so much.
I have my own issues with my elder siblings, very similar to what you mention. I once forgave them even, with help of Reiki and my inner positivity. But repeated cases of insensitivity, aggression, misuse leaves me in dread everytime I go through such incident. My inner refuses to forgive them now, living in dread when would be the next time he/she is going to hurt me again. I have turned all my anger inward, not knowing how and with whom to express it, and bearing health issues as a result.
Guess it’s easy to forgive someone who did a damage but is no more active in your life. With family members though, it’s unfortunate that they continue to play a role in your life, and therefore harder to forgive.