Taking someone's pain

[Leo*Moon]

I think I accidentally took a boy's pain on a camping trip last weekend. It was a fun trip in Pennsylvania for white water rafting. There was almost no water in the river but we still had fun. The last night at camp around dinner time, we had quite the bear encounter lol. It was dark out and one of the boys walked right up to it because he thought it was a person going through his tent, when he got about three feet from it he realized it was a big black bear and he ran back to the dinner table holding his chest. It's kind of a long story after that but the bear didn't hurt anyone and he didn't come back. However, me, this boy, and his brother ended up on bear watch all night lol (The ranger said it's used to people and waits until you fall asleep and comes back...I wanted to punch the ranger in the head).
Whenever the kid came near me I would have shiver fits, it was cold, but I wasn't that cold, so I brushed it off as me picking up on his nervousness. So, that night I told the boy that he should get at least a couple hours of sleep and that I'd keep watch. I held his hand until he fell asleep (he was cute teehee). Sunday afternoon (about 24 hours later) I was lying in bed and I got these unbelievable chest pains, I could tell they weren't mine (if that makes any sense). So I grounded and centered and I was all better I talked to the boy lastnight and I asked him if he had chestpains when he saw the bear, because he was holding his chest, and he said yeah, I have heart problems, why? and I was like.....nothing! lol.
So either it was a really weird coincidence or I really did take his pain. Any suggestions? lol. Can anyone do that or is that a trait of a healer? I remember my mom telling me, when I was little, she could take a person's pain away. Heredity?

[[scifichick]]

I would certainly think this is possible. I am wondering if because the boy was cute you had subconsciously wished him get well. But then since you didn't actually think of healing him, the pain just went into you, instead of going through you. I would say try to practice it more. It would be great if you head a healing talent I want one too

[BlackenedRose*]

That really does sound like healing!!! Lucky you!

[Shaman of Bliss]

OMG stop the presses...thats the coolest thing i've ever heard!!! I mean, it its true that you took his pain and bore it yourself. amazing!!! :!: I want to so badly become a healer, I'm going to start experimenting once I get rested. I've been doing a lot of practicing and meditation and it drains me even when I get lots of sleep. Anyway, thats an amazing story and ill let you know if I can attempt some healing similar to yours, congratulations your story has been an inspiration.

[Leo*Moon]

Aww thanks. I'm glad you were inspired and good luck with your practice! It took me a almost a year before I learned how to meditate and energy work can take a lot out of ya.

[hedge*]

Healers don't generally take pain from people and suffer that pain themselves what they do do is to unblock energy blockages in people so as the energy can flow freely and unhindered ( the cause of pain in the first place ).

I've been doing a lot of practicing and meditation and it drains me even when I get lots of sleep.

Which is why it is imperative that you practise grounding SoB.

[[cosmo]]

Thats very interesting... one for the book of shadows. A 'bear' encounter should not be taken lightly lol.

[Shaman of Bliss]

I appreciate the thought Hedge, and I am beginning too...but I've only known how to ground for about half a day now, and I've been being drained for over a week because I'm meditating and practicing every chance I get. Ok I'm done here, I'm tired and I'm going to take anything I read today the wrong way. I won't do anything tonight and see if I feel better in the days following.

Blessed be...

[Eretik]

I 've posted something for you in the other topic. I told you, too much too soon! [ very short lecture! consider yourself told off.]

[thatguy]

Healers don't generally take pain from people and suffer that pain themselves what they do do is to unblock energy blockages in people so as the energy can flow freely and unhindered ( the cause of pain in the first place ).

Hedge makes an excellent point here, and is exactly correct.

I've been doing a lot of practicing and meditation and it drains me even when I get lots of sleep.

Which is why it is imperative that you practise grounding SoB.

You should listen to this wise (although young and vibrant ) woman. Notice how she uses the word 'imperative'. I've read many of your posts, and in not a few of them you're complaining of various negative side effects which you yourself seem to sense are the result of practicing this and that 'willy-nilly'. Without employing appropriate rituals needed to balance your energy system and restore your consciousness to a normal everyday state, things could possibly get a lot worse than what you're already experiencing. Just know what you're getting yourself into.

When hedge speaks, people listen

cheers,

T. Guy.

[Shaman of Bliss]

Fair enough, Ill take it easy for a few days, (I'm not going to lie. The reason I've gone so psycho is because it's addicting. When I begin to astral project for the first time, or feel my hand go through a solid object.) So yes I'm going to settle down, and begin to *properly* meditate and etc. Thanks for the warnings guys...and I've only felt worse as the day goes on...oh man I goofed. I think I'm going to just do things more mundane, leaving the energies to cycle around me unaffected. If I hurt ill just bear it...recovery sounds nice. Cause right now I feel like my head was going to split apart...*sigh* silly foolish little me...

[Sercee]

*hugs* Poor guy
Hey if you want to go for a nice mundance cup of tea or something let me know!

[Shaman of Bliss]

sounds good to me! really anything to get my mind off magic and energy for a while would be great. today my school bus hit three accident sites! i actually missed my first blockclass! 80 min gone down the drain, plus i had a lab writeup i had to hand in! it was a good day to go magick free all right. however... i'm feeling better already. having had only one day of rest... so, be freaking happy... you wise witches and the alike were right.

[Eretik]

I posted one of my own, personal Shamanic ritual recipes for you. I don't do that often. I doubt I will again.

[Shaman of Bliss]

OK so was that the one with the

Eretik

tablesthingys of Basil, one tablesthingy or so of fennel seeds, 1 tblesthingy of ginger, three chamomile teabags, a pinch to two[ generous] of cinnamon and some epsom salts [ sold in pharmacies for pennies]. Boil a kettle and soak the herbs, in a bowl or cup or other container, keep it covered and strain when cooled. Add the epsom salts to the bath water seperately, a couple of tablesthingys or so, to taste[lol]. I f you like you can add some lavendar oil if you have it, it's extra soothing.Take a long relaxing soak, it will clear your mind and body well. If you notice a slight vibration in your tummy, it's cool, that means it's doing it's stuff. I 've reduced the ingredient quantities a bit from my own recipe as I have been using this a long time, it should help a lot.

cause I really appreciate that a lot, I'm trying to gather up everything and I'm going to do that right away...