Asians in Britain Turn to Exorcism

Writer Larisa Brown reports in the November 20 edition of MailOnline in the UK that Asians are turning to exorcism rather than medical help or counseling for problems as varied as schizophrenia, bi-polar disease or epilepsy. From reading the article it seems Larisa is referring to people from the Middle East, not Asians, but perhaps Asians also are seeking out practitioners who can rid them of "Jins".

Hundreds of British Asians are operating as healers, blaming the supernatural for mental health problems and charging sometimes thousands of pounds a session to remove evil spirits from bodies believed to be possessed.
An exorcist operating in east London has said the demons can ‘deceive doctors’ and research by BBC’s Newsnight has found that some communities are finding it more acceptable to be possessed than mentally ill.
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The Christian form of exorcism is often performed by a Catholic Priest or member of the church who is skilled in the use of prayers, amulets and rituals said to ban the harmful spirits. It is interesting, however that according to the Wikipedia coverage, "The Catholic rite for a formal exorcism, called a "Major Exorcism", is given in Section 13 of the Rituale Romanum. The Ritual lists guidelines for conducting an exorcism, and for determining when a formal exorcism is required. Priests are instructed to carefully determine that the nature of the affliction is not actually a psychological or physical illness before proceeding."
It's interesting to speculate why an alternative treatment is sought by the Middle Easterners. The author suggests that there is less stigma and blame attached to being possessed. Perhaps these recent immigrants feel less confident seeking the help of a traditional medical doctor. Or perhaps it is just lack of money. Are the treatments successful? What do you think? Leave a comment below, OK?

Spiritual Healing for the Cheyenne and Arapaho on Thanksgiving

The history of the initial contact between the natives and white men is grim as we all know. One sad chapter involves the massacre at Sand Creek where 160 Arapaho and Cheyenne were gunned down despite the fact that they were on a reservation and waving American and white flags. These were elders, women and children as well as their husbands and sons. This Thanksgiving there will be a commemorative walk in Boulder, Colorado called "One Action One Boulder" to try to heal the wound that still some people feel. None of these tribal members now live in Colorado as they were all removed from their lands.

Cheyenne and Arapaho runners will complete a 170-mile Spiritual Healing Run/Walk from the Sand Creek Massacre site to Denver in honor of LaForce Lee Lonebear. This is how they describe the Run:
“The Sand Creek Massacre Spiritual Healing Run/Walk is a prayer. (It) is not a race. (It) is a commemoration for the victims and survivors of the massacre, and for healing ancestral homelands. (It) is led by an Eagle staff representing prayers of the spiritual leaders who had a vision of healing and reconciliation for the descendants of those killed at the Sand Creek Massacre site and for the future generations.”

The Cheyenne and Arapaho have invited local communities to participate in a variety of ways. To see the original article, click here. What do you think about this action? Is it digging up old pain or is it a good way to establish restorative justice? Leave a comment below.

                                              picture by Mike Fisher at the
                                              memorial site of the massacre

Edgar Cayce the Sleeping Prophet

Most people have at least heard of Edgar Cayce who started his well-known prophesies through hypnosis. He was actually not aware of any of the information he spoke during his trance states. The information ranged from medical remedies to economic and other future predictions. Recently there has been a video made of 7 of his prophesies people think are still to come. Here it is.



Notice that the sourcACes are recorded so that you can read in more detail if you want. There are an unbelievable number of books about and by Edgar Cayce. Amazon.com lists 3,164! for the purposes of this website, I recommend this book: The Edgar Cayce Remedies by William A. McGarey. You can access it by clicking on the title or the icon below this article.

A Duchess finds Spiritual Healing in India

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, checked into the Soukya Holistic Health Centre for some R&R ahead of her trip to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Apparently she and her husband, Prince Charles, stayed in the same 3,500 pounds per night suite during the 2010 Commonwealth Games. It shows how popular and accepted alternative healing practices have become when a duchess finds spiritual healing in India.

 

Although the couple were on an official visit, that trip, like the current one, was paid for by her husband and did not cost taxpayers, aside from the cost of her Scotland Yard security team.
The retreat claims to be a ‘unique facility that helps restore the natural balance of your mind, body and spirit’.
It is set within a 30-acre organic farm and guests follow a strict ovo-vegetarian diet, paying around £140 a day for a range of different treatments.
They include ‘hydrowashes’, reflexology, and a ‘four-hand’ Ayurvedic massage carried out by two female therapists.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2224558/Yoga-dawn-spiritual-massages-Duchess-India-Secret-trip-ahead-Australian-tour.html#ixzz2AqWgBGb1
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Although this is supposedly a secret retreat for her, comments about her last visit in 2010 have been made public such as the fact that she was able to do even the difficult yoga poses easily and that she liked the oil massages best. I wish her well and am grateful my own life is not such an open book. If you would like to know more about this retreat center, here is their website: http://soukya.com/ There is a picture of Camilla on the home page. The word, "soukya" means health and well-being in Sanskrit.

Spiritual Retreat of the Week: Hawaii

The company, Sacred Voyages, takes groups of people to Hawaii and Mt. Shasta mainly as they feel both places were at one time part of the lost continent of Lemuria. In addition, they have linked the 7 Hawaiian Islands to the 7 chakras, stating that the same energy is manifest in each island. Here is part of their description of the Hawaii retreat.

Hawaii is one of the most powerful and active sacred places on the globe. Each Island has a special energy and flavor. Some state the Hawaiian Islands are the Chakra system of the planet, all of the seven main Islands representing and vibrating at a different chakra energy. Whether this is true or not is for the individual to decide. But one thing for sure is that the energy, geographic location and features of each Hawaiian Island is very unique and the spiritual power is very different on each Island. A commonality of all Hawaiian Islands is that whichever Island you visit; they vibrate at a 5^th dimensional frequency. The spirit world is more alive and palpable than almost anywhere in the world. Many have awareness that the Islands feel alive and have a consciousness that assists them as a guide and a mentor. So whether you are a master or beginner on your spiritual path, the Islands will meet you exactly where you are with the perfect teaching, quickening and/or transformational process. Everything is amplified and accelerated in Hawaii and there a sense of timelessness like no other place on earth.
Some of the specific sites in Hawaii hold the energy of:
- Creativity
- Death, change and transformation
- Pure unconditional love
- Healing, Forgiveness and Peace
- Birthing
- Perfect male/female balance (relationship)
- Instant manifestation
- Empowerment
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The retreat groups are 15-18 participants and work closely with the facilitator and teacher, Greg “Magick” Bernstein. The prices do not include airfare, and are not a bargain at $2995. However, this price does includes all meals, lodging and teaching. Contact them for the latest schedule.

Hands-on Healing Techniques Revisited

Dawn Greenwald writing for The Daily News out of New Mexico has covered a number of healing techniques, starting with Dolores Krieger’s Therapeutic Touch up to the latest Biofield Therapy or Quantum Biofeedback Therapy. She points out that hands-on practitioners do not claim to treat, cure or diagnose but their ability to reduce pain and suffering as well as rebuild immunity makes it an ideal complimentary practice to modern medicine, just as physiotherapy is today. Please read some of what she has to say about hands-on healing techniques.

Hands-on Healing Techniques Revisited

"Hands-On Healing" is an energy medicine technique that is more common than most people realize.The instrument, or Hands-On practitioner, facilitates physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health by light touch and sometimes gentle sweeping motions over the body to balance, open blockages and relax muscles. Each session is Aunique as it is guided by the needs of the client, but every session will produce a feeling of deep relaxation.
By the 1970s, nurses were using a form of Hands-On technique called therapeutic touch, founded by Dr. Dolores Krieger of the New York University School of Nursing. A modern-day "laying on of hands," this nursing intervention was shown to relieve pain and enhance the bodies ability to heal.
Today, the outgrowth of this compassionate expression of love and caring is a program called "Healing Touch." According to the website of Healing Touch Program (www.healingtouchprogram.com), a training and certification program, Healing Touch is "...an energy therapy in which practitioners consciously use their hands in a heart-centered and intentional way to support and facilitate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health."
The National Institutes of Health refer to it as a "biofield therapy." Research studies show that it is effective for pain management, stress reduction, anxiety and relaxation. Today it is practiced in health clinics and hospitals nationally and throughout the world, wherever compassionate care is offered.
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I was originally trained in Therapeutic Touch by Dolores Kreiger, who at that time would only teach people who were already in the helping professions and able to use the techniques immediately. The nurses who assisted her classes had numerous stories of people in emergency situations recovering faster, even premature babies and elderly patients going through surgery. I wonder if this great method, now called Healing Touch, is still being used in certain hospitals? Have you had any experience with hands-on healing? Please leave a comment about hands-on healing techniques revisited below. Do you believe it is effective towards recovery?