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Hands of Light

Hands of Light

A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field
by Barbara Brennan 2011 623 pages
4.25
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Key Takeaways

1. The Human Energy Field (HEF) is real and measurable

The Human Energy Field is the manifestation of universal energy that is intimately involved with human life.

Scientific evidence supports HEF. Numerous studies have demonstrated the existence of the human energy field, also known as the aura. Researchers like Dr. Valorie Hunt at UCLA have measured specific frequencies associated with different colors in the aura using sophisticated equipment. The HEF consists of multiple layers, each with distinct characteristics:

  • Etheric body: Closest to the physical body, blueprint for physical form
  • Emotional body: Contains emotional energies and feelings
  • Mental body: Houses thoughts and mental processes
  • Astral body: Bridge between physical and spiritual planes
  • Higher spiritual bodies: Connect to higher consciousness and universal energies

The HEF is not separate from the physical body but interpenetrates and extends beyond it, acting as a template for physical health and a medium for energy exchange with the environment.

2. Chakras are energy centers that govern physical and emotional health

Each chakra on each higher layer extends out farther in the auric field (to the edge of each auric layer) and is slightly broader than the one below it.

Chakras are vital energy centers. The seven major chakras, located along the spine, act as transformers for universal energy, each associated with specific physical, emotional, and spiritual functions:

  1. Root chakra: Grounding, survival, physical vitality
  2. Sacral chakra: Sexuality, creativity, emotional balance
  3. Solar plexus chakra: Personal power, will, self-esteem
  4. Heart chakra: Love, compassion, healing
  5. Throat chakra: Communication, self-expression
  6. Third eye chakra: Intuition, insight, vision
  7. Crown chakra: Spiritual connection, higher consciousness

Chakras can become blocked or imbalanced due to physical or emotional trauma, negative beliefs, or unhealthy lifestyle choices. Keeping chakras open and balanced is essential for overall health and well-being.

3. Illness originates in the energy field before manifesting physically

When all the energies in each body are balanced, health occurs.

Energy imbalances precede physical symptoms. The process of disease development follows a specific pattern in the energy field:

  1. Distortion in higher spiritual bodies
  2. Imbalance in mental and emotional bodies
  3. Disruption in etheric body
  4. Manifestation of physical symptoms

By addressing energetic imbalances early, it's possible to prevent physical illness from developing. This approach emphasizes the importance of holistic health practices that maintain balance in all aspects of one's being – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

4. High Sense Perception (HSP) allows healers to perceive and work with the HEF

High Sense Perception is a way of perceiving things beyond the normal ranges of human senses.

Developing expanded perception. HSP is not a special gift but a skill that can be developed through practice and training. It involves expanding one's sensory awareness to perceive subtle energies:

  • Visual HSP: Seeing auras, energy patterns, and spiritual beings
  • Auditory HSP: Hearing guidance, energy frequencies, and spiritual information
  • Kinesthetic HSP: Feeling energies, emotions, and physical conditions in others

Healers use HSP to diagnose energetic imbalances, guide healing techniques, and communicate with spiritual guides. Regular meditation, energy exercises, and conscious intention help develop these abilities.

5. Full spectrum healing addresses all layers of the auric field

Full spectrum healing addresses all the bodies (physical, etheric, emotional, mental and spiritual) to effect a harmonious healing of the whole person.

Comprehensive energy healing. Full spectrum healing involves working with all layers of the auric field to create lasting change:

  1. Physical/etheric level: Hands-on healing, energy channeling
  2. Emotional level: Releasing blocked emotions, balancing feelings
  3. Mental level: Clearing negative thought patterns, reframing beliefs
  4. Astral level: Healing past life traumas, balancing karma
  5. Spiritual levels: Aligning with higher purpose, connecting to divine energies

This approach recognizes that true healing must address the root causes of imbalance at all levels of being. By working systematically through each layer, healers can help clients achieve profound transformation and lasting wellness.

6. Past life traumas can be stored in the energy field and affect present health

Past-life clearing can release certain places in a person's life that cannot seem to change, even though a lot of spiritual work has been done to clear them.

Healing across time. Past life experiences can create energetic imprints that persist in the auric field, affecting current life circumstances and health. These imprints may manifest as:

  • Unexplained physical symptoms or chronic conditions
  • Persistent emotional patterns or phobias
  • Limiting beliefs or self-sabotaging behaviors

Healing techniques to address past life traumas include:

  • Regression therapy to access and release past life memories
  • Energy healing to clear imprints from the auric field
  • Chakra balancing to integrate past life lessons

By resolving these deep-seated energetic patterns, individuals can experience profound healing and personal growth.

7. Self-healing and taking responsibility are crucial for lasting wellness

You and only you are responsible for your health.

Empowering self-healing. True healing requires active participation and self-responsibility. Key aspects of self-healing include:

  • Developing body awareness and listening to its signals
  • Addressing emotional and mental patterns that contribute to illness
  • Making lifestyle choices that support overall well-being
  • Practicing energy techniques like meditation and visualization
  • Seeking appropriate support and guidance when needed

By taking an active role in their healing journey, individuals can tap into their innate healing abilities and create lasting positive changes in their health and life.

8. Sound and color can be powerful tools for energy healing

Sound specific pitches into the field not only produces specific colors in the field but is also a powerful agent of healing.

Vibrational healing modalities. Sound and color therapies work directly with the vibrational nature of the energy field:

Sound healing:

  • Uses specific tones and frequencies to balance chakras
  • Can clear energetic blockages and stimulate healing
  • Examples: Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, vocal toning

Color therapy:

  • Applies specific colors to balance and heal the energy field
  • Each color corresponds to different chakras and healing properties
  • Can be used through visualization, light therapy, or colored objects

These modalities offer non-invasive, effective ways to influence the energy field and promote healing on multiple levels.

9. Healers must care for their own energy field to effectively help others

If you do healing and don't take care of yourself, you will probably get sick faster than in any other situation.

Healer self-care is essential. Energy healers must maintain their own energetic health to be effective channels for healing. Key practices include:

  • Regular energy cleansing and balancing techniques
  • Maintaining healthy boundaries with clients
  • Engaging in personal growth and spiritual practices
  • Prioritizing physical health through diet, exercise, and rest
  • Cultivating a supportive community and seeking mentorship

By caring for themselves, healers can maintain a clear and strong energy field, allowing them to serve others more effectively without becoming depleted or taking on their clients' energies.

10. The future of medicine integrates energy healing with traditional approaches

I believe the holistic healing systems of the future will combine the tremendous body of the "analyzed" knowledge of the traditional medical profession with the "synthesized" knowledge of the higher body energy systems.

Integrative healing paradigm. The future of healthcare lies in combining the best of conventional medicine with energy healing and other holistic approaches:

  • Collaboration between medical doctors, energy healers, and other holistic practitioners
  • Development of diagnostic tools to measure and assess the energy field
  • Integration of energy healing techniques in hospitals and clinics
  • Research into the effectiveness of combined approaches for various conditions
  • Education of healthcare professionals in energy medicine principles

This integrative approach offers a more comprehensive understanding of health and disease, addressing the root causes of illness at all levels – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. By bridging these different healing modalities, we can create a more effective and personalized approach to healthcare that honors the whole person.

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Review Summary

4.25 out of 5
Average of 13k+ ratings from Goodreads and Amazon.

Hands of Light receives mostly positive reviews, with readers praising its comprehensive approach to energy healing. Many find it informative, life-changing, and essential for those interested in chakras and auras. The book's scientific basis and detailed explanations are appreciated, though some find it dense and technical. Readers value the author's combination of physics, psychology, and spirituality. While some consider it a must-read for healers, others find certain sections challenging to grasp without prior knowledge. Overall, it's viewed as a profound resource for understanding human energy fields and healing practices.

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About the Author

Barbara Ann Brennan is a renowned expert in energy healing and the human energy field. She has a unique background that combines scientific knowledge with spiritual insight. Brennan holds degrees in Atmospheric Physics and is a former NASA research scientist. She later became interested in the human energy field and developed her abilities as a healer. Brennan founded the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, which has campuses in the United States and Japan. Her work is respected for its integration of scientific principles with energy healing techniques. Brennan's approach to healing emphasizes the connection between physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and her teachings have influenced many in the field of alternative and complementary medicine.

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