What is Energy Exchange? Why do you need to ‘pay’ your healer?

Discover the importance of energy exchange in the healing process and how it fosters balance, respect and a deeper transformation.

Healing is such a noble deed. It should be done free of cost. It should be done as ‘seva,’ it should not be commercial, it should be pure and from the heart. Right? Absolutely not!

There are several misconceptions around the idea of energy exchange and healing. Energy exchange is crucial in the healing process because it maintains balance and flow between the giver and receiver. When you participate in an energy exchange, such as through a fee or offering, you honour the value of the healing work and create a mutual respect for the time, effort and energy involved. This exchange helps to ensure that the healer can continue their practice sustainably and that you, as the receiver, are fully committed to your healing journey.

In an exclusive interaction, Life Coach and Healer Laii Durve dispels the myths and explains the importance of energy exchange.

What is energy exchange?
Energy exchange is the concept where you give something in return for what you receive. Traditionally, it wasn’t necessarily money; it could be any form of exchange through the barter system. However, in today’s times, money is valued, important and necessary, making it a common medium for energy exchange.

Why is energy exchange important?
Energy exchange is important because it maintains balance. When you keep receiving without giving back, you can become overburdened with too much receiving and signal to the universe that you do not wish to give. This imbalance can affect the flow of abundance in your life.

On the other hand, when there is no energy exchange, the giver can become depleted and unbalanced. Constantly giving without receiving in return can lead to burnout, fatigue and a sense of being undervalued. This imbalance may also signal to the universe that the giver’s efforts are not appreciated, potentially limiting their ability to attract abundance and support. Over time, this lack of reciprocity can hinder the giver’s capacity to continue offering healing and support, impacting their overall well-being and effectiveness.

What happens when energy exchange is not followed?
If energy exchange is not followed, it disrupts the natural balance of giving and receiving. This can result in blocked abundance and hindered personal growth. For healers, not asking for a proper energy exchange, often due to self-worth issues, can prevent them from receiving the benefits they deserve for their services.

Why is money the medium of energy exchange in today’s world?
Money is considered an energy exchange today because it is a universally accepted medium that can be exchanged for goods, services and time. Unlike the barter system, where the exchange had to be direct and tangible, money simplifies transactions and represents the value of the exchange.

What should you keep in mind about energy exchange if you are consulting a healer?
While consulting a healer, it’s crucial to honour the energy exchange by paying for their services upfront. This is not just for the healer’s benefit, but primarily for your own. Paying for healing services stakes your commitment to the process and opens the flow of abundance, ensuring that you fully receive the benefits of the healing.

What personal experiences highlight the importance of energy exchange?
Many people struggle with the concept of energy exchange due to self-worth issues or a scarcity mindset. Those who tightly hold onto their money often find that the universe does not provide them with more. Conversely, those who freely give find that the universe reciprocates multi-fold. Investing in oneself, whether through workshops, personal development or healing sessions, is crucial for growth and breaking free from misery.

What is the power of abundance in relation to energy exchange?
The power of abundance is closely tied to energy exchange. When you give, especially to yourself, the universe recognises this act and returns it in abundance. Those who invest in themselves, despite seeming financial constraints, often find that they achieve better results and live more fulfilling lives. Recognising and practicing this principle can lead to greater personal and financial prosperity.

By understanding and practicing proper energy exchange, you can create a balanced flow of giving and receiving, fostering both personal growth and abundance in your life.

Falling in love vs rising in love

You discover the beauty of this beautiful emotion when you fall in love, but you truly understand the healing powers of this energy source when you rise in love.

We always imagine life in a linear manner. You are born, you live through your toddler years, become a teenager, then an adult and finally an old person. Your roles in life also progress accordingly. You start at being someone’s son or daughter, become a working professional, a friend, a lover, a spouse, a parent and so on. However, when it comes to love, why do we stop at falling in love?

I totally understand why. Being in love is such a beautiful experience that in spite of all the challenges that come your way, you still prefer to be in love. The thrill of the first look or touch, the excitement of dating and chemical changes in your brain – the entire package of falling in love is so exquisite you end up accepting the tears and struggles with a smile. But what happens next?

You try to make this experience a part of your daily life by getting into a live-in relationship or by getting married. The minute love becomes an ‘everyday affair’ it loses its magic touch. How are you supposed to be in awe of your morning cuppa or the daily local commute every single day, right?

Wrong! You can keep the magic alive by not stopping at ‘being in love.’ Go on to the next step – Rise in Love. Falling in love is important in order to understand how to rise in love. This is my new understanding for today’s human race who are ready to shed their baggage and have selected this time zone to come to planet Earth.

Healing from within

Rising in love is the most beautiful and most evolved form of being in love but it’s also about where you are in your life and how much inner work you have done for your individual growth. For instance, a nature lover will not deck up her house with fresh flowers. On the contrary, she will nurture the plant on which the flower blooms and take care of it so that it continues to give beautiful flowers.

Trying to possess what you love or obsessing over it or doing anything and everything to have it, shows your wounds, hurts and unresolved issues from your past. It is said when you love someone, give them so much of freedom that they don’t feel overpowered in your grip but revel in the softness of your touch. That’s when love will be akin to bliss.

When the person you love actually feels complete freedom, you are truly rising in love. Love is energy not emotion. When it becomes an emotion, it ceases to be love and merely becomes a reflection or reminder for you to start working harder on your inner self.

We, the human race, are all wounded, but we can heal. Rising in love is the process of self healing. You may not choose to fall in love, but once in love, you can certainly choose to rise in love. Do you agree with me? Share your thoughts in the comments below.