by Allison Runchey, Healing Touch Practitioner at The Healing House of Saint Paul

Virtual interactions with screens and wearable technology have become more and more commonplace as we collectively navigate the Covid-19 pandemic. During this time, many of us rely heavily on our heads, especially our brains, eyes, ears, and mouths to carry out our responsibilities for work or school, to express ourselves, and to connect with those we love. This reliance can demand that we give and take energy in the area above our shoulders more often. If we are tired, have a headache, neck pain, or simply feel a sense of cloudiness in our minds, it can be a sign that the energy exchanged through and around our heads is not flowing in a free and optimal way. To refresh and re-balance that energy, I invite you to try an energy healing practice called Self-Mind Clearing. By gently using your hands to facilitate energy flow, this practice can help reduce tension, relieve headaches, and calm anxious thoughts. Developed from the work of Rudy Noel, Self-Mind Clearing is a Healing Touchtechnique that anyone can use to nurture and soothe the energy field above the shoulders. I suggest using it as a break from technology, after a video call, or any other time that you feel you need it. If you’d like to share your experiences with Self-Mind Clearing, learn other energy healing techniques, or ask questions, please email me at allison_runchey@hotmail.com.