Healers in our midst

I've been thinking a lot about healers lately. We are in such dire need of healing, and it's crystal clear that healing is the very heart and soul of Fire Rock Ocean Sky! But who, oh who, are the healers among us?

Healers have graced our world since the dawn of humanity! It's only in recent times that we've tried to define what it means to be a healer, with training, education, degrees, and licenses. But guess what? Anyone and everyone can be a healer! And sometimes, healers appear when you least expect them!

Now, let's not forget that the healers at Fire Rock Ocean Sky Healing Arts are beyond talented, amazing, and phenomenal! Of course, they are! Most who step into a healing profession have a burning desire to heal and a natural knack for it. The healers here are not only amazing humans but also phenomenal healers!

But do you need a degree, training, or a license to be a healer? I say, 'No way!' Healing can happen in countless ways! Sure, sometimes you need the expert touch of someone trained, but often healing happens almost without us realizing it. Think back to the last time you called a friend with a problem. You were stressed, you called them up, and they listened. They encouraged you, supported you, maybe offered advice. They made you feel valued, important, maybe even loved. How did you feel after that call? Your stress, frustration, or anger felt lighter, didn't it? That's healing! Being in the presence of a caring, nurturing human helps you heal just a little bit. That's my point. We all have unique talents, gifts, skills, interests, and abilities. Some pursue education and licenses to be professional healers, but most of us are healers in our own right, whether we realize it or not.

Think of your grandma's matzo ball soup or chicken noodle soup. It made you feel better, cared for, loved.

Think of the herbalist you pass on your way home, offering tinctures or healthy food with medicinal qualities. She's a healer. You'll feel better because of her knowledge and deep connection with the earth, bringing you healing balms and tinctures.

Think of the astrologer you might know or call. They're helping you find meaning within the vast universe, making you feel heard, not alone, and offering useful guidance.

My point is: healers are all around us! They're not just human. Right now, I'm recovering from a head cold, surrounded by my three dogs. Are they healers for me? Absolutely! They haven't left my side since I got sick. They're right on my lap, right in my path, right next to me at all times. What are they showing me? Kindness, attention, care, nurturing, love. They make me feel important, loved. Does that help me feel better? Yes! Does it help my cold? Yes! Love strengthens my immune system, helping my body fight this cold.

You, too, have healers in your life. They're everywhere: your spouse, partner, friend, dog, cat, the local crow that stops by to say ‘hi’ every day, your grandma, aunt, the smiling woman at the grocery store, the helpful neighbor. Take a moment. Look around. Healing is happening today as I sit here dictating this blog with my head cold. It’s a beautiful day. The sun is shining. There’s a gentle breeze, the ocean is rolling. Nature herself is here, healing us all.

Historically, healers weren't defined by education or licenses. Those came with modern medicine. Don't get me wrong, modern medicine holds value, and I'm not suggesting we abandon it. But it's limited. More limited than we often admit. There are so many more ways to heal if we stop, listen, and keep an open mind and heart.

So, as you seek healing for life's bumps, bruises, and traumas, yes, come to Fire Rock Ocean Sky Healing Arts and work with our talented, skilled healers. But don't overlook the healers around you. Remember your spouse, friend, mother, the ocean, the sky, the forests, your pets. Healing can happen in ways we don't always understand. Embrace the healers in our midst!