When Sending Healing Energy: Choosing the Right Visualization Approach

The act of sending healing energy to someone can be a deeply meaningful practice. However, when you choose to visualize the person you are sending energy to, does it matter whether you imagine them as they currently are, as they were healthy, or some combination of the two? Let's explore the different perspectives and determine the best approach based on personal beliefs and practices.

Current State vs. Healthy State

One common approach is to visualize the person as they currently are. This method focuses on connecting with their present condition and acknowledging their struggles. By doing so, you can send energy to support them in their current situation, providing comfort and encouragement during their difficulties.

Another powerful technique is to visualize the person as they were when they were healthy. This approach invokes the memory of their vitality and well-being, reinforcing the idea of health and wholeness. Visualizing a time when the person was in good health can help to manifest a sense of healing and facilitate the return to a healthier state.

Alternating Between the Two

A balanced approach is to alternate between visualizing the person in their current state and visualizing them in their healthy state. This method allows you to honor their current experience while also reinforcing the possibility of recovery and health. By switching between perspectives, you can provide both support for the present and hope for the future.

Ultimately, the best approach depends on what resonates most with you and the person you are sending healing energy to. Trust your intuition and what feels right in the moment. The key is to stay connected to your heart and the well-being of the person you are supporting.

Prior to Sending Healing Energy

To enhance your practice of sending healing energy, it is often recommended to start with a Tonglen practice. Tonglen is a method that allows you to connect deeply with the person and their suffering, fostering compassion and healing energy. Here’s how you can practice it:

Envision the person in their illness: Imagine the person in their current state of illness, acknowledging their suffering and challenges. Connect with their vibrational energy of suffering: Feel the energy of their illness and connect with it emotionally and spiritually. Inhale and exhale: Inhale slowly while “pulling it away from their being.” Exhale slowly to release it from yourself, sending it into the atmosphere to be recycled. Repeat the process: Continue inhaling their vibrational energy of sickness and exhaling it to release it into the natural air, gradually purifying it and removing poor quality energy that holds their condition in place. Maintain awareness: Throughout this process, ensure that you do not allow this energy to collect within you. You become an “energy conduit” for removing poor quality energy from them and releasing it into the natural realm.

Tonglen is a powerful healing method that impacts the healee through the “quantum energy field” that connects both you and the healee, regardless of your locations. It may be all that is needed. However, if you feel an inner-guidance to do more after performing Tonglen, you can then add other healing methods such as positive affirmations or visualizations to further direct healing energy to the person in a state that is energetically receptive to it.

Conclusion

Choosing the right visualization approach for sending healing energy can greatly enhance the effectiveness of your practice. Whether you focus on the current state, the healthy state, or alternate between the two, remember to trust your intuition and what feels most authentic. By combining Tonglen with visualizations, you can provide comprehensive support and foster a sense of healing and compassion for the person in need.

As you continue to practice, remember that the energy you send has the potential to create positive change. Whether it's for a loved one, a stranger, or even yourself, the act of sending healing energy can be transformative. Embrace the journey and stay committed to your intentions.