Spiritual energy is the life force that makes up the soul of a person. It is through this energy that we sense and feel the world around us. It’s why we can feel tense in a room or get drained after spending time with a needy friend.
To balance your energy daily, a simple exercise is to focus on a power word. Use a word that feels right to you and repeat it silently.
Spirituality
Spiritual energy refers to a sense of connection with something bigger than yourself. It may involve belief in a higher power, or it may be more about your personal development and growth.
When you connect with your spiritual side, it can make work more meaningful and inspiring. It can also help you solve problems more creatively and feel less stressed.
Spirituality includes all the beliefs, practices and experiences that promote connection. It’s the reason you feel a sense of peace and purpose when you meditate, or when you give back to your community. It’s also the energy that gives you compassion and love for others. It’s what allows you to see people’s needs and be a positive influence in their lives. Just like gravity, it’s an invisible force that influences all living things. It’s part of the fabric of the universe. That’s why some people call it divine energy.
Energy Healing
Energy healing involves a variety of techniques designed to promote emotional, mental and physical health. It is based on the belief that everything in the universe is made of energy and can be manipulated to improve wellness.
Some energy healers use their hands to channel healing energy into a person’s body to restore a normal energetic balance. Others practice a more subtle form of energy healing through telepathic transfer of vibrational energy.
Both types of energy healing can be used in conjunction with traditional medical treatments such as drugs and surgery. Practitioners may also suggest psychotherapy, which can help patients better manage their symptoms and adjust their mindsets.
It is important for practitioners to uphold high ethical standards and be willing to refer clients to a practitioner with deeper knowledge of a treatment area, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist. They should also be prepared to explain the benefits and risks of energy healing to their clients.
Energy Therapies
Energy healing practices, including reiki, therapeutic touch, qigong and more, use the belief that living beings have an invisible energy field. When that energy is blocked or unbalanced, illness can occur. It’s also believed that unblocking that energy can promote physical and emotional health and healing. This vital energy is known as chi in Chinese medicine and prana in Indian Ayurvedic medicine.
Although there is no definitive research on the benefits of these therapies, some studies suggest they have positive effects in terms of pain reduction and overall quality of life. For example, a study funded by the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing found that patients receiving energy therapy experienced greater haemoglobin levels than those who did not receive this treatment.
As such, nurses should be poised to integrate these therapies into patient care as evidence becomes available, says Barton. She points out that energy modalities fit well into the nursing philosophy of mind, body and spirit.
Meditation
When you meditate the energy of your soul moves through your spiritual energy system. It is through this that you are able to sense and feel everything and everyone in your environment. You can learn to protect it and increase your spiritual energy level through different types of meditation exercises such as yoga, chanting and pranayama.
For example, a form of meditation called visualization involves visualizing positive scenes and images to promote feelings of peace and calmness. Another is sending love and well wishes to loved ones, friends, acquaintances, all living things and even yourself.
In fact, researchers have found that people who meditate regularly experience changes in their brain structure. It is thought that these changes help them to focus their attention and improve their mental clarity, empathy and connections with others. It also increases happiness and lowers stress levels. All of this is attributed to a state of flow that psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi describes.
