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IN THE with Linda Backes Energy Healing & Spiritual Discovery
Facing health issues several years ago, Linda Backes opted to take her recovery into her own hands using natural treatments. This journey put her on a new path that would change the course of her life. She became acutely aware of her energy system and was led to explore Reiki, a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient’s body.
Embracing Reiki brought spiritual discoveries and the passion to learn about universal energy, sacred geometry and other teachings. Now an ordained minister in the Alliance of Divine Love, Backes owns A Radiant Light and helps clients remove blockages she says often originate from emotional wounds, deep- seated fears, or unresolved forgiveness issues. Natural Awakenings spoke with her on the concept of energy healing.
When did you begin to adopt a holistic lifestyle and what was the impetus?
I came face to face with my own demise 15 years ago, and I took a tremendous leap of faith by firmly saying no to traditional medical treatment. Through amazing synchronicities, I met a gifted naturopath who introduced me to iridology, cleansing, homeopathy and other natural modalities. Since that time, my life has changed in ways that are nothing short of miraculous.
28 Charlotte Edition Rev. Linda Backes
My own unique energy surfaced after undergoing an intense physical cleansing and, odd as it may sound, I began to short circuit electronics around me. Way too weird, I thought, and felt terribly alone with these extraordinary experiences.
Thankfully, my experiences of blowing up light bulbs and shutting down copy machines sparked an intense desire to understand energy fields. I was introduced to the ancient and revered healing practice of Reiki and I learned how to ground my intense electrical current and to use this energy to help others. I also learned about the body’s energy centers, called chakras, and the interconnection between body, mind and spirit.
By Lisa Moore
Energy healing, which covers an array of modalities, is gaining popularity in the alternative health arena. How would you describe it to someone who has never experienced it?
When you truly understand that everything is energy, a paradigm shift occurs in knowing that alternative methods assist your body’s innate ability to heal itself. Alternative healing methods restore a natural flow of energy to help remove blockages where stress or deep-seated emotions cause imbalance. Most people understand the concept that feeling a balanced flow of energy is beneficial.
There are a number of factors that can contribute to poor health such as improper diet, lack of exercise, stress, grief, addictions and unresolved trauma. How do you work with people to bring them wellness on all levels?
Not only is everything energy, but also everything is connected. Our body, mind and spirit are inexorably interrelated — anything that affects one area puts into motion a cause and effect reaction in the other areas. When you fully understand that well-being depends not only upon what you do or don’t do, as far as exercising and eating healthy, but also upon your state of mind and your core values and spiritual beliefs, the totality of life takes on new meaning.
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