Ever feel like you are taking on other people's stuff?

[David Ashanti]

During our journeys in healing others, at time, we felt our mind clouded with different emotion, confusion and generally tired. It is time to purify ourselves.This is what I do. I take a bath with warm sea salt water and imagine surrounding my whole body in blue light.Sometime I meditate and bath myself in white light and that work too.

I also purify my healing crystals and Spiritual tools in natural clean running stream. For items that can get damage in water, I purify them in the smoke of sage or incense.

Do you have better ways, do share

light and blessings
David

[Smokeydragonlady]

Greetings! I find that it really helps me to make sure I'm really grounded. I like to use a tree for roots deep into the earth , helps to let energy to go into the earth to be purified. I also like to work with Black tourmaline for grounding . Love and Light!

[David Ashanti]

I use a similar technique. First you touch a tree and imagine you are a tree too and your feet start to grow like roots deep into the ground, then you imagine your whole body is like a glass container shaped like you're full of black ink. You visualize the ink draining from your body slowly into the ground, while this is happening, you fill the newly emptied space with white light. When all the black ink (bad energy) is fully drained, and your whole self is shining like the brightest star in the night sky, change your roots back into your feet and return to a purified you.

Light and blessings
David

[Crystal Rose, Gypsy Witch Doctor]

I sometimes think I go about all of this backwards but, I will share anyway. I have often had the question 'what do I do to get rid of others negative energy that I absorb' and my response is 'what negative energy?"

I don't know, but it seems that a lot of people spend a lot of time & energy on getting rid of something they didn't need to pick up in the first place...

I heal everyday, but I know when I walk into a room with a client that their energy is theirs, I don't need to absorb any of it so they feel better -- teach them to ground, centre or whatever else they need in order to allow that energy to flow into the earth themself-why are you doing it for them?

If you are centered and know you have good strong clear energy, then there is absolutely no reason that you should be picking up others energy-if you get a muddy feeling-ask if its yours-or a flash of something you can share as insight.

On top of having good energy-healers do everything possible to make sure that they are universally connected-in whatever method you choose-do you not trust that your guides & angels are making sure that you are clear, strong, protected?

Personally I think that if I feel clogged or foggy, then I have probably strayed out of the present moment & haven't been looking after my needs in the way I should..like eating regularly, or just taking a few minutes to simply be.

Rituals of any sort are a habit to remind you that you have switched consciousness levels at this time-regardless of what they were designed for... I am not saying don't do the rituals-if you need to remind yourself that you are now here-do it whatever way works for you, but do not get so caught up in doing that you forget to be. That puts you back in the same cycle you were in before-just doing different things....

you are as clear as you believe yourself to be-a good strong inner energy is all you need-connect it with divine energy and what could possibly clog that up for you-without your permission....

God is within you, protecting you-you are the one that allows the gunk in..just stop letting it in & you won't have to worry about how to get it out.....

well, that's my opinion & the strategy works wonderful for me--

they are rituals & reminders of how to connect-but TRUST that you are connected-that is the biggest battle you will have within yourself-everytime you hesitate (what if..) stamp it out! that is where fear starts, and how we allow gunk in..

getting to the point where you trust that you have strong energetic boundaries will give you peace of mind, and raise your vibrations even more, and think of all the time you save worrying about making sure you are cleansed.

Have the salt bath and enjoy it - but don't do because it is a necessary thing- enjoy the luxury of it. Tourmaline is an awesome stone, that has many more gifts to bear, once you feel connected, ask it to share the rest, it is truly beautiful what happens with our tools, whence they become more than for cleansing & grounding. Don't limit yourself- allow your rituals to open you even more-don't pick up the garbage-just enjoy the paradise.....

[David Ashanti]

Empathy (the capability to share and understand another's emotion and feelings) and Sympathy (a social affinity in which one person stands with another person, closely understanding his or her feelings. The word derives from the Greek συμπάθεια (sympatheia)[1], from συν (syn) "together" + πάθος (pathos), in this case "suffering" (from πάσχω - pascho, "to be affected by, to suffer"). It also can mean being affected by feelings or emotions. Thus the essence of sympathy is that one has a strong concern for the other person. Sympathy exists when the feelings or emotions of one person are deeply understood and appreciated by another person.) are the two qualities of a caring healer.

Unlike a medical doctor who only remember you for the two minutes you appeared in the clinic while he or she was writing the prescription, a good healer often a friend, a confidant, a rock, a tree that a trouble soul hang his or her troubles. It is the outer layer of energy ( empathy and sympathy) that hook on to their emotions (not necessary bad energy).

Great teachers and healers in history, such as Jesus and Buddha were not exempted by these human emotions. Moreover, souls that are deeply troubled are unable to clear and ground their own energies, that was the very reason they came offering silver in return for your wisdom.

In my world, I am willing to open my aura field to merge with the seekers, I am willing to risk my soul to ease their pain. I am willing to take their place in hell if necessary. Didn't Jesus suffered for the sins of others on the cross? That wasn't painless, was it?

When I was a young boy, one of my masters taught me not to wear a beautiful saffron robe and sit on a lotus altar, away from the crowd looking for enlightenment, as wisdom is hidden in the dirt on the hands of sorrow, the unpleasant breath of hunger and the tears of sadness. To be unaffected by these emotions, you have to place yourself a class above everyone else.

Atman is a Sanskrit word, normally translated as 'soul' or 'self' (also ego). In Buddhism, the concept of Atman is the prime consequence of ignorance, – itself the cause of all misery - the foundation of Samsara itself. In a number of sutras of Mahayana Buddhism, as well as in certain Buddhist Tantras, however, the term "Atman" is used in a dual sense, in some instances denoting the impermanent, mundane ego (attachment to which needs to be overcome).

Candrakirti contextualises Atman as follows: Atman is an essence of things that does not depend on others; it is an intrinsic nature. The non-existence of that is selflessness. -- Bodhisattvayogacaryācatuḥśatakaṭikā 256.1.7 In the 'Abhidharma pitaka', which deals with metaphysics, the prime doctrine which allows pure Buddhist philosophy to successfully explain all phenomena is that all things happen with cause.

This is my humble opinion, now I am in a real hornet,s nest.

Light and blessings
David

[P.dasi]

To David I write that, there are many branches of knowledge, and we are attracted to the one's we are qualified for. Sukriti is a sanskrit word that has to do with "one's qualification, or level of understanding". Sukriti is manifest by good works, like charity, feeding the poor, any good deeds that help others. Also Sukriti is gained by serving the saintly people, and practice of spiritual sadhana. One's mentality and heart become influenced by one's association, either through books, hearing messages, or by personal contact with others. Due to karma we come in contact with different levels of knowledge. There is bonafide knowledge that is ancient and is passed down from master to disciple, that remains in tact and unbroken, like a ripe fruit that is passed down hand to hand from the person in the high branch of the tree to the person on the ground.

Then there is knowledge that is tampered with, or through time, has become changed and misunderstood, so that only a fraction of the truth still remains. That is why it is important to sincerely seek a true bonafide teacher, master or guru from which one can learn truth that has not been added to , or subtracted from. It has become popular in this day and age, to take a little from here and there, and then mix it up and present it as the truth, or as a bonafide path to follow. I think we should all be careful that if we follow a path, we should follow it as it is, and not manufacture our own understanding about it, which after all can be mistaken. The Vedas teach us that man, on his own, has 4 defects. l.) is the ability to make mistakes, 2.) to be subject to illusion, 3.) an inborn cheating propensity, 4.) imperfect senses.

Due to these natural defects, the ancients sages of Vedic Times, who were enlightened in a genuine way wrote down scripture for the common man to follow. If we follow genuine teachings we will get a genuine, positive and good result. If we follow blindly, incomplete teachings, or teachings which have been changed in any way, we will not achieve the real intent or purpose of that teaching. This is what one has to be careful of in this day and age. If we simply repeat the true message with out personal fault, then mankind can receive true teachings. If we subtract items in the teaching to appear politically correct , or add to them to appeal to an audience for profit, then we lose the essence of the teaching.

For example in the Essene Scripts, Jesus teaches his followers to be vegetarian, and teaches them the concept of reincarnation. But in the modern version of today's Bible, no such teaching is to be found. So anyone interested in following a path, should make sure it is original, and still in tact. A disciplic succession in which the teachings are not tampered with , but are passed on from master to disciple is the way to go.

Whether it is Vedic Dharma, or the teachings of Christ, or Buddha or Allah, or Krsna, or Rama; whatever path we are naturally drawn to we should give credit to where credit is due, and keep the teachings in tact. This is a sure way of preserving future knowledge for the generations to come.

sincerely
pracetana dasi

[Smokeydragonlady]

Greetings! I am learning everyday that we all have had different paths we are on , but we are all look for the same goal .how we get there may not be the same. In my heart I believe everyone has a special gift or insight to share all we all grow by leanring what the divine (in all of us) has to share we can take from it or not, but knowlege becomes wisdom we all wiil share ! love and Light to all as we all are one!

P.dasi said:

To David I write that, there are many branches of knowledge, and we are attracted to the one's we are qualified for. Sukriti is a sanskrit word that has to do with "one's qualification, or level of understanding". Sukriti is manifest by good works, like charity, feeding the poor, any good deeds that help others. Also Sukriti is gained by serving the saintly people, and practice of spiritual sadhana. One's mentality and heart become influenced by one's association, either through books, hearing messages, or by personal contact with others. Due to karma we come in contact with different levels of knowledge. There is bonafide knowledge that is ancient and is passed down from master to disciple, that remains in tact and unbroken, like a ripe fruit that is passed down hand to hand from the person in the high branch of the tree to the person on the ground.

Then there is knowledge that is tampered with, or through time, has become changed and misunderstood, so that only a fraction of the truth still remains. That is why it is important to sincerely seek a true bonafide teacher, master or guru from which one can learn truth that has not been added to , or subtracted from. It has become popular in this day and age, to take a little from here and there, and then mix it up and present it as the truth, or as a bonafide path to follow. I think we should all be careful that if we follow a path, we should follow it as it is, and not manufacture our own understanding about it, which after all can be mistaken. The Vedas teach us that man, on his own, has 4 defects. l.) is the ability to make mistakes, 2.) to be subject to illusion, 3.) an inborn cheating propensity, 4.) imperfect senses.

Due to these natural defects, the ancients sages of Vedic Times, who were enlightened in a genuine way wrote down scripture for the common man to follow. If we follow genuine teachings we will get a genuine, positive and good result. If we follow blindly, incomplete teachings, or teachings which have been changed in any way, we will not achieve the real intent or purpose of that teaching. This is what one has to be careful of in this day and age. If we simply repeat the true message with out personal fault, then mankind can receive true teachings. If we subtract items in the teaching to appear politically correct , or add to them to appeal to an audience for profit, then we lose the essence of the teaching.

For example in the Essene Scripts, Jesus teaches his followers to be vegetarian, and teaches them the concept of reincarnation. But in the modern version of today's Bible, no such teaching is to be found. So anyone interested in following a path, should make sure it is original, and still in tact. A disciplic succession in which the teachings are not tampered with , but are passed on from master to disciple is the way to go.

Whether it is Vedic Dharma, or the teachings of Christ, or Buddha or Allah, or Krsna, or Rama; whatever path we are naturally drawn to we should give credit to where credit is due, and keep the teachings in tact. This is a sure way of preserving future knowledge for the generations to come.

sincerely
pracetana dasi

[David Ashanti]

Blessings to all that take time to share their understanding of the path of light.

There is no right or wrong in the way we think as long as we are open to receive others' opinion.

Were the Jewish priests right to keep true to their believe and crucify Jesus (Jesus was born a Jew and die as a Jew) Without new awareness, Buddha would be true to the Hindu doctrine (He was born a Hindu and die as a Hindu) Buddhism would not be created.

To each, we travels on the same path but stopped to smell and appreciate different flowers.

Light and blessings
David

[David Ashanti]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Rarely, a teacher come with so much passion.
I am truly grateful for your teaching.

Light and blessings
David

[Crystal Rose, Gypsy Witch Doctor]

David Ashanti said:

Empathy (the capability to share and understand another's emotion and feelings) and Sympathy (a social affinity in which one person stands with another person, closely understanding his or her feelings. The word derives from the Greek συμπάθεια (sympatheia)[1], from συν (syn) "together" + πάθος (pathos), in this case "suffering" (from πάσχω - pascho, "to be affected by, to suffer"). It also can mean being affected by feelings or emotions. Thus the essence of sympathy is that one has a strong concern for the other person. Sympathy exists when the feelings or emotions of one person are deeply understood and appreciated by another person.) are the two qualities of a caring healer.

Unlike a medical doctor who only remember you for the two minutes you appeared in the clinic while he or she was writing the prescription, a good healer often a friend, a confidant, a rock, a tree that a trouble soul hang his or her troubles. It is the outer layer of energy ( empathy and sympathy) that hook on to their emotions (not necessary bad energy).

Great teachers and healers in history, such as Jesus and Buddha were not exempted by these human emotions. Moreover, souls that are deeply troubled are unable to clear and ground their own energies, that was the very reason they came offering silver in return for your wisdom.

In my world, I am willing to open my aura field to merge with the seekers, I am willing to risk my soul to ease their pain. I am willing to take their place in hell if necessary. Didn't Jesus suffered for the sins of others on the cross? That wasn't painless, was it?

When I was a young boy, one of my masters taught me not to wear a beautiful saffron robe and sit on a lotus altar, away from the crowd looking for enlightenment, as wisdom is hidden in the dirt on the hands of sorrow, the unpleasant breath of hunger and the tears of sadness. To be unaffected by these emotions, you have to place yourself a class above everyone else.

Atman is a Sanskrit word, normally translated as 'soul' or 'self' (also ego). In Buddhism, the concept of Atman is the prime consequence of ignorance, – itself the cause of all misery - the foundation of Samsara itself. In a number of sutras of Mahayana Buddhism, as well as in certain Buddhist Tantras, however, the term "Atman" is used in a dual sense, in some instances denoting the impermanent, mundane ego (attachment to which needs to be overcome).

Candrakirti contextualises Atman as follows: Atman is an essence of things that does not depend on others; it is an intrinsic nature. The non-existence of that is selflessness. -- Bodhisattvayogacaryācatuḥśatakaṭikā 256.1.7 In the 'Abhidharma pitaka', which deals with metaphysics, the prime doctrine which allows pure Buddhist philosophy to successfully explain all phenomena is that all things happen with cause.

This is my humble opinion, now I am in a real hornet,s nest.

Light and blessings
David

[Crystal Rose, Gypsy Witch Doctor]

I am going to reply only to the first part of this-everyone else seems to have an opinion on the latter-
sympathy & empathy are wonderful qualities to have-they make us approachable, friendly & compassionate & definately are the way to approach anyone whether they need healing or not-but detachment is the trick to stay healthy....
you have to be able to relate to the person in order to help them find the right tools to empower themselves & heal. The catch here is that when we are picking up others negativity & having to cleanse it from ourselves i think we are missing the whole point of the healing in the first place.
you cannot HEAL anyone but Yourself-EVER-
when you are processing their stuff through your body-you are not healing them-you are enabling them & making yourself sick....don't figure out how to get rid of it-figure out how to not accept it & still be sympathetic, empathetic or just plain old compassionate....
i am totaly amazed at how often people turn detachment into not caring-they are not even connected.
people help others based on what they know-the doctor knows that these drugs will help this symptom & is treating patients the way he knows will work...good if symptomatic is all we want. We are turning into a generation that is not accepting 'that' as enough so we are turning to modalities that go right to the root-as a healing facilitator all i can do is offer the time, support & energy that flows thru (not comes from) me & allow the person a safe place to heal themselves in-past that it is not up to me-i have no control on their progress-that is their choice. What I do have is the choice of not accepting their energy as something i now need to heal from as well...
pain is inevitable-suffering is optional. I have enough opportunities in this crazy world to create situations of suffering all by myself- i really don't want to add someone else's in the mix...that leads straight to burn out-and though it may be a little hard to understand at first-because we do want to help as many people as we can, as much as possible we feel we are doing them a diservice if we detach. In reality you offer them a healthy long term healer rather than one who will fizzle & burn quickly....
but then again
its my opinion & it works very well for me-we all have to figure out the strategies that work best for ourself & i like to take it all in & sort out what makes sense to my heart & leave the rest behind for someone else to pick up &use along their journey.
I find that sharing opinions & strategies has often saved me a lot of trial & error-i hope only to do the same for someone along the way as they read my ramblings,,,,



Crystal Rose, Gypsy Witch said:

David Ashanti said:

Empathy (the capability to share and understand another's emotion and feelings) and Sympathy (a social affinity in which one person stands with another person, closely understanding his or her feelings. The word derives from the Greek συμπάθεια (sympatheia)[1], from συν (syn) "together" + πάθος (pathos), in this case "suffering" (from πάσχω - pascho, "to be affected by, to suffer"). It also can mean being affected by feelings or emotions. Thus the essence of sympathy is that one has a strong concern for the other person. Sympathy exists when the feelings or emotions of one person are deeply understood and appreciated by another person.) are the two qualities of a caring healer.

Unlike a medical doctor who only remember you for the two minutes you appeared in the clinic while he or she was writing the prescription, a good healer often a friend, a confidant, a rock, a tree that a trouble soul hang his or her troubles. It is the outer layer of energy ( empathy and sympathy) that hook on to their emotions (not necessary bad energy).

Great teachers and healers in history, such as Jesus and Buddha were not exempted by these human emotions. Moreover, souls that are deeply troubled are unable to clear and ground their own energies, that was the very reason they came offering silver in return for your wisdom.

In my world, I am willing to open my aura field to merge with the seekers, I am willing to risk my soul to ease their pain. I am willing to take their place in hell if necessary. Didn't Jesus suffered for the sins of others on the cross? That wasn't painless, was it?

When I was a young boy, one of my masters taught me not to wear a beautiful saffron robe and sit on a lotus altar, away from the crowd looking for enlightenment, as wisdom is hidden in the dirt on the hands of sorrow, the unpleasant breath of hunger and the tears of sadness. To be unaffected by these emotions, you have to place yourself a class above everyone else.

Atman is a Sanskrit word, normally translated as 'soul' or 'self' (also ego). In Buddhism, the concept of Atman is the prime consequence of ignorance, – itself the cause of all misery - the foundation of Samsara itself. In a number of sutras of Mahayana Buddhism, as well as in certain Buddhist Tantras, however, the term "Atman" is used in a dual sense, in some instances denoting the impermanent, mundane ego (attachment to which needs to be overcome).

Candrakirti contextualises Atman as follows: Atman is an essence of things that does not depend on others; it is an intrinsic nature. The non-existence of that is selflessness. -- Bodhisattvayogacaryācatuḥśatakaṭikā 256.1.7 In the 'Abhidharma pitaka', which deals with metaphysics, the prime doctrine which allows pure Buddhist philosophy to successfully explain all phenomena is that all things happen with cause.

This is my humble opinion, now I am in a real hornet,s nest.

Light and blessings
David

[Smokeydragonlady]

Crystal, this so makes sense to me .We are the ones who heal ourself. Strong core and love and belief in ones self. To let things flow through you so you keep well. Thank you for your wisdom. Love and Light!

Crystal Rose, Gypsy Witch said:

I am going to reply only to the first part of this-everyone else seems to have an opinion on the latter-
sympathy & empathy are wonderful qualities to have-they make us approachable, friendly & compassionate & definately are the way to approach anyone whether they need healing or not-but detachment is the trick to stay healthy....
you have to be able to relate to the person in order to help them find the right tools to empower themselves & heal. The catch here is that when we are picking up others negativity & having to cleanse it from ourselves i think we are missing the whole point of the healing in the first place.
you cannot HEAL anyone but Yourself-EVER-
when you are processing their stuff through your body-you are not healing them-you are enabling them & making yourself sick....don't figure out how to get rid of it-figure out how to not accept it & still be sympathetic, empathetic or just plain old compassionate....
i am totaly amazed at how often people turn detachment into not caring-they are not even connected.
people help others based on what they know-the doctor knows that these drugs will help this symptom & is treating patients the way he knows will work...good if symptomatic is all we want. We are turning into a generation that is not accepting 'that' as enough so we are turning to modalities that go right to the root-as a healing facilitator all i can do is offer the time, support & energy that flows thru (not comes from) me & allow the person a safe place to heal themselves in-past that it is not up to me-i have no control on their progress-that is their choice. What I do have is the choice of not accepting their energy as something i now need to heal from as well...
pain is inevitable-suffering is optional. I have enough opportunities in this crazy world to create situations of suffering all by myself- i really don't want to add someone else's in the mix...that leads straight to burn out-and though it may be a little hard to understand at first-because we do want to help as many people as we can, as much as possible we feel we are doing them a diservice if we detach. In reality you offer them a healthy long term healer rather than one who will fizzle & burn quickly....
but then again
its my opinion & it works very well for me-we all have to figure out the strategies that work best for ourself & i like to take it all in & sort out what makes sense to my heart & leave the rest behind for someone else to pick up &use along their journey.
I find that sharing opinions & strategies has often saved me a lot of trial & error-i hope only to do the same for someone along the way as they read my ramblings,,,,



Crystal Rose, Gypsy Witch said:

David Ashanti said:

Empathy (the capability to share and understand another's emotion and feelings) and Sympathy (a social affinity in which one person stands with another person, closely understanding his or her feelings. The word derives from the Greek συμπάθεια (sympatheia)[1], from συν (syn) "together" + πάθος (pathos), in this case "suffering" (from πάσχω - pascho, "to be affected by, to suffer"). It also can mean being affected by feelings or emotions. Thus the essence of sympathy is that one has a strong concern for the other person. Sympathy exists when the feelings or emotions of one person are deeply understood and appreciated by another person.) are the two qualities of a caring healer.

Unlike a medical doctor who only remember you for the two minutes you appeared in the clinic while he or she was writing the prescription, a good healer often a friend, a confidant, a rock, a tree that a trouble soul hang his or her troubles. It is the outer layer of energy ( empathy and sympathy) that hook on to their emotions (not necessary bad energy).

Great teachers and healers in history, such as Jesus and Buddha were not exempted by these human emotions. Moreover, souls that are deeply troubled are unable to clear and ground their own energies, that was the very reason they came offering silver in return for your wisdom.

In my world, I am willing to open my aura field to merge with the seekers, I am willing to risk my soul to ease their pain. I am willing to take their place in hell if necessary. Didn't Jesus suffered for the sins of others on the cross? That wasn't painless, was it?

When I was a young boy, one of my masters taught me not to wear a beautiful saffron robe and sit on a lotus altar, away from the crowd looking for enlightenment, as wisdom is hidden in the dirt on the hands of sorrow, the unpleasant breath of hunger and the tears of sadness. To be unaffected by these emotions, you have to place yourself a class above everyone else.

Atman is a Sanskrit word, normally translated as 'soul' or 'self' (also ego). In Buddhism, the concept of Atman is the prime consequence of ignorance, – itself the cause of all misery - the foundation of Samsara itself. In a number of sutras of Mahayana Buddhism, as well as in certain Buddhist Tantras, however, the term "Atman" is used in a dual sense, in some instances denoting the impermanent, mundane ego (attachment to which needs to be overcome).

Candrakirti contextualises Atman as follows: Atman is an essence of things that does not depend on others; it is an intrinsic nature. The non-existence of that is selflessness. -- Bodhisattvayogacaryācatuḥśatakaṭikā 256.1.7 In the 'Abhidharma pitaka', which deals with metaphysics, the prime doctrine which allows pure Buddhist philosophy to successfully explain all phenomena is that all things happen with cause.

This is my humble opinion, now I am in a real hornet,s nest.

Light and blessings
David

[Alicia Charles]

I do self healing and groundings on myself daily and no matter how drained, tired, sad, angry, etc I feel a really hot shower always seems to help put me to rights again.