Grounding or shielding is important especially for a
practitioner who uses energy healing on others. It is important to be
grounded while giving healing. When you heal a person, you make yourself
vulnerable to the patient's energy field. So you need to shield
yourself, in order to protect and prevent your body, from taking the
patient's unwanted energy like physical symptoms. Shielding works both
ways it protects the practitioner and the patient from each other's
unwanted energy. The shield us permeable and hence allows the healing
energy to pass through and the healing process can continue unhindered.
The grounding process works like a strainer removing only the unwanted
energy debris. After Reiki energy therapy "seal" the client's
aura and ask God to remove any "footprints" from aura of both
the client and yourself. Ask God to return the "footprints' to
where they belong or transform them into positive energy. A practitioner
should always ground and shield one's self in situations where his
energy system may be vulnerable.
To ground or shield yourself, imagine you have developed roots that
grow from your base chakra deep into the earth. Allow your awareness to
drop down to the ground with the roots till you feel physically heavier.
Feel you are rooted to the center of the earth. If you feel like
releasing your negative energy do so through your roots. The earth will
transform it. If you need extra energy, draw it from the earth. Let the
earth's energy come up through the roots into your body. Imagine the
energy coming out of the top of your head and showering back again.
Awareness should always be grounded on the earth even when you imagine
energy going up your body.
After doing healing or meditation it is good to close your chakras, as
you may be vulnerable and open to negative energy. Imagine that your
charkas, both front and back are closing. Use any imagery you want like
closing doors, shutting window or closing eyelids. Cross your arms
across your chest and reassure yourself that now your boundaries are
strong.
Doing various physical activities can ground and shield you as well.
Here are a few ways of grounding or shielding yourself:
