Everyone has within them some form of natural healing ability. Some have known of their healing abilities since their younger years, while others later discovered their own healing abilities quite by accident. “Natural” in this context refers to unconventional gifts of healing that one did not learn in a class or from a book. A few examples include:

• intuitively guided chanting and singing
• the touch of a specific hand or both hands
• symbols drawn in the air or on the body
• the playing of musical instruments such as a flute, harp or guitar for the purpose of healing

There are no certifications or degrees for these kinds of healing abilities. On many occasions, these gifts have been inherited and passed down through the family line. Once they have been discovered, it takes time to develop and hone them. Members of the Order are encouraged to seek out their own inherent healing abilities, and practice on friends and family until they are comfortable sharing their gifts with the wider community. There may be occasions, as we look back through the past, that there were surprising interactions with others that resulted in their healing or relief from discomfort. It was during these times that one’s healing abilities began to surface.

Traditional healing modalities that require certification, such as reiki and aromatherapy, are quite effective and encouraged for any healing practitioner. However, these are not required for us to act as channels of healing for others. Our first task is to discover what natural healing abilities may lie within us, bring them out and develop them to be used in service to our communities. Many people have healing abilities that are quite odd and unusual, but they still work nonetheless. The more we learn about magic and the flow of energy, especially in regards to healing, we learn that it is not always necessary to stay within rigid parameters, and that truly anything can be possible.