If you have read yesterdays blog you will already know I
have little faith in the spiritual community as a majority. Ego centred individuals believe that because
they are “spiritual” that they have the right to be messing with your aura.
I don’t agree.
It has been my experience (and conversations with other individuals) that the general rule of thumb that only one in four or in some areas one in five individuals truly know what they are doing. Someone who is touching your soul on any level needs to not only have qualifications but should have extended experience to back them up. However if you are in Need of a spiritual practitioner now then there are some guidelines you could follow: (it still may take a while before you find someone who you believe is making a difference, like me and my cheeky angel on earth)
Education
Is not the be all and end all, however the higher the
standard of education the more likely they have the passion and experience to
at least not run in and create more problems then when you walked in. I believe at least a level three in whatever modality you are exploring is a minimum. My three year degree with its little piece of paper may not mean much to many, but it shows I at least have dedication for my chosen profession.
You all knew I would be getting to this point, a minimum of 10years. It shows two things. Not only are they at least likely to have learnt something along the way, but they probably have paying customers to keep them motivated for the entire period they have been practising.
Word of Mouth
Has someone you know classed as a spiritual seeker, had
there own experience with someone who has changed their lives. I emphasis experienced the practitioner, not
just that they know and like them. I
like one of my TAFE instructors, but I am not impressed by his teaching
methods.
Reputation
Do they get asked to speak at churches or spiritual
gatherings? Most reverends and the
organisers of gatherings are pretty switched on. If someone comes and can’t practice what they
preach they won’t be invited back. Which
leads me to my next point….
Reverends
Are vetted and very well trained (ie Experience). They also know what they are doing. Also if they can’t help you they will be able
to direct you to someone who can (like me!!!!)Ultimately
It comes back to you and you instincts. Go with an open mind but also understand
there is a lot of ego (I am still working on mine to get it to a manageable
level). There aren’t that many people
who are actually helping others, not just there own sense of self worth and
their hip pockets.
As always: This is a cautionary tale for the generation
spiritual.
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