Sin-Eater: The Shift of the Modern-Day Light Worker
When the term first began circulating, there was something empowering about being a lightworker. My mantra, “I work in the Light and I serve the Light” has always been a powerful focus before healing sessions.
As time passed, the light-working community has grown diluted with positive affirmations and “just shine bright and ignore the bad stuff” philosophies. The teachings of Abraham and the message of The Secret are no less valid, it’s simply that our namaste-blanket-blessing lacks sincerity and dynamic alignment.
When the sacred becomes a t-shirt, we know we’ve moved into the mainstream and away from the potency of the truly divine.
I used to embrace the term lightworker, but have largely shied away from it in recent years. When once the blessing of light was enough, it has now become cliché, and drastically less effective as a tool for healing.
I now understand my role as a healer in service to the beings of this planet, not simply as bathing them in light, but rather as alleviating them of their density* so they may hold their own light better.
I see our bodies as light. The faster our cells vibrate, the more in-tune with Source we are. I use the words “heavy” and “dense” rather than the more charged “bad” and “negative.” There is nothing inherently bad in the universe. So to use this term is deceptive and only propagates feelings of being bad or lesser evolved. Psha!
We all carry vibrations: both light and dark, good and bad, dense, and luminescent. The path to enlightenment is one of unburdening the soul from feeling out of synch with—feeling separate from—God. We choose to vibrate higher, to radiate the light, and purify the frequencies around us. It’s a choice after all, and one we can be mindful of in each passing moment.
A Modern Take on an Ancient Role
The term “sin eater” has arisen lately from my Guides and feels strangely more apropos in the way healing is conducted. I was shown the vision of myself as a deep well, connected to the center of the earth. Into this well, clients can discard that which no longer serves them ‒ those secrets and stories which bring them shame, pain, and grief.
Rather than staying within my body, the debris falls into the earth to be transmuted. It’s not my job to heal them; rather, I act as a vortex through which the density can be shifted and their soul’s truest light restored. I stand in the light of love and offer them a safe place through which to heal themselves.
In traditional Celtic societies, a sin-eater would “eat” the sins of the deceased person after death in order to absolve the family and its lineage of the misdeeds of the departed. Eating the sins was sometimes done by placing food around the body which would be consumed by the sin eater. This was performed not only to serve the family but to ensure the deceased left this plane and did not linger in astral form. Far from a glamorous role, the sin eater was a societal outcast, though one who was relied upon for this sacred ritual.
I can’t say my modern-day role is much different. I help people release their burdens through the use of ritual, shamanic journey, sound, and sometimes just talking. The major difference is that I eat the sins of the living to make life better, rather than waiting ’til death to offer salvation.
Clients routinely report feeling lighter, having freed themselves of the burdens they silently carry. In the absence of the church and the waning appeal of psychotherapy, psychics and energy healers may invariably become the modern confessional. We can see through the masks people wear and help absolve them from isolation, shame, and judgment. In relieving them from the facade, we can bring them closer to their own light, truth, and God.
Purging to Heal Others
The shamans of Mexico will purge frequently as they do their healings. Shamanic belching and vomiting are the norm and protect the healer from absorbing the density removed from the patient. In medieval times, physicians often engaged in bloodletting to release the spirits or sins from the body. Acupuncture in ancient practice did the same. These forms of healing are trusted and effective; however, in this era of elevated frequency, I try to do my purging with vibration alone. Sound, chills, toning, drumming, and singing bowls are my modern-day equivalent. Plus, let’s admit, throwing up while in session is never a fun reality!
New Paradigms in Healing
I respect and appreciate the traditions of the shamans before me, but also see myself as galactic, a child of the cosmos. Practices are changing and the tools of healing are shifting.
Matt Kahn is an illuminated teacher sharing radical concepts of this modern ascension process. He explains it’s the role of the enlightened to transmute the negativity on this planet; to radiate so brilliantly, nothing of a lower vibration can be sustained.
In the old paradigm, we would protect ourselves or set boundaries when we experienced something of a lower vibration. In doing so, we transmute nothing, but keep the light for ourselves. This can be an exhausting endeavor to constantly clear ourselves or put up layers of energetic protection just to live within the public.
These behaviors are the opposite of what is truly being asked of us. Peace will reign once we radiate our light, once we offer blinding love and acceptance to even those darkest energies, regardless of how much pain they may be inflicting. When we can all participate in this response to the frustrations and anger we encounter, only then can we shift the consciousness of this planet. Radical, indeed!
Thus, the role of the healer isn’t to remove the negative, but to release these densities from the client so they may illuminate from within their own light.
In doing so, we are also serving in an ecclesiastic role by simultaneously purging it from the collective soul of the planet.
The Weight of Being a Lightworker
In this age of the Fifth Dimensional reality, to describe oneself as a lightworker is nondescript. We’re living in extraordinary times and the truth is, all beings are lightworkers! It’s not simply a moniker of the enlightened, but rather a phrase that encapsulates this era of humanity.
There’s nothing that makes us special, nothing that grants us a favor, but for some, it’s become a burden to bear. I’ve heard within our community that being a lightworker means we have to work extra hard to alleviate ourselves from the people around us. Or that being different—gifted, even—means we must endure the unevolved. As healers, we must be sensitive of this perceived burden and do our part to eradicate the elitism it sometimes carries.
We are seeing our ways of healing transform radically as paradigms shift and old beliefs collapse. Modern healers must be sin eaters to truly be of service and change the planet now. It’s the love we share and brilliance we radiate that holds the power to bring peace to those who seek us. We serve not by “fixing” people, but by reminding them of their innate radiance.
It’s the unconditional love we offer, even to their darkest places, which illuminates a path back to God. We heal without judgment, without limits, so they may reclaim their light again.
When we healers can embrace this space of love and act as a portal for healing, rather than creating separation in our role as beings of light, we can be of greater service to our planet. I’ll take “sin eater” over “lightworker” any day!
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How to Protect Yourself from Psychic Attacks?
Psychic attacks may manifest in the dream world or through energetic impacts on the body in the waking world. They are mental intrusions, efforts from free-floating energies or specific people, to enter your psyche and make some kind of detrimental impact or extract information.
Try not to fear since 1) the greatest defense tool is the power of love and light; 2) negative energies thrive in the presence of negative thoughts or emotions. And 3) we will provide psychic protection using the principles of love and positivity. Some psychic attacks require embodied warrior energy, the assistance of professional healers and shamans, or both. Before getting into psychic self-defense, we need to explore and understand what psychic attacks are and how to identify them.
What is a Psychic Attack?
A psychic attack refers to a phenomenon in which negative or harmful energies, intentions, or influences are directed toward an individual’s energetic or psychic space. These attacks are often believed to be carried out by individuals who possess psychic or metaphysical abilities, intending to cause harm, discomfort, or disruption to the target’s well-being.
Signs of a Psychic Attack
The impact of a psychic attack on someone can be significant and varied, affecting them on multiple levels:
- Emotional distress: Psychic attacks can trigger intense and unexplained emotional turmoil, such as sudden mood swings, anxiety, fear, or depression. The victim may experience heightened emotional sensitivity and find it challenging to manage their feelings.
- Energy drain: Psychic attacks can lead to a sense of exhaustion and fatigue that isn’t easily explainable by physical reasons. This drain on energy can leave the victim feeling depleted and lacking vitality.
- Physical symptoms: Some people believe that psychic attacks can manifest as physical symptoms, such as headaches, body aches, and other discomforts that have no apparent medical cause.
- Disrupted thoughts: The victim might experience persistent negative thoughts, mental fog, or confusion. Their ability to focus, make decisions, or think clearly can be compromised.
- Sleep disturbances: Psychic attacks can also disrupt sleep patterns, leading to insomnia, nightmares, or a general sense of restlessness during sleep.
- Relationship strain: The negative energies from psychic attacks can impact personal relationships, causing misunderstandings, conflicts, and an overall sense of disconnect from loved ones.
- Spiritual imbalance: For those who are spiritually inclined, psychic attacks can disrupt their connection to their inner selves, higher consciousness, or spiritual practices. This can lead to feelings of spiritual emptiness or detachment.
- Blockages and obstacles: Psychic attacks may create barriers in the victim’s life, hindering their progress in various areas such as career, relationships, and personal growth.
It’s important to note that while belief in psychic attacks varies widely, the psychological and emotional impact experienced by individuals who feel they are under such attacks is real.
Types of Psychic Attacks
The concept of psychic attacks encompasses a variety of negative energetic or psychic influences that can impact an individual. While views about them vary across cultures and belief systems, here are some common types often discussed:
- Thought form projection: This type involves someone intentionally directing negative thoughts, emotions, or intentions toward a target. These projected energies can create a sense of discomfort or distress for the recipient.
- Energy vampirism: Energy vampires are believed to draw and drain the life force or vital energy of others. These individuals may have a chronic need for attention, validation, or energy, leaving the victim feeling depleted and drained.
- Curses and hexes: Curses are believed to be intentional acts where negative energies or intentions are invoked to cause harm to the recipient. Hexes are similar, with the intent of causing misfortune, bad luck, or suffering.
- Psychic cording: Psychic cords are energetic connections between individuals, often formed through emotional interactions. Negative cords can drain a person’s energy and make them feel controlled or manipulated by another person.
- Evil eye: The evil eye is a belief that someone can cast a negative gaze upon another person, inadvertently causing harm or misfortune. The recipient might experience bad luck, illness, or emotional distress as a result.
- Black magic or dark rituals: These involve the use of occult practices to harness and direct negative energies toward a specific individual. The intention is often to harm or control the victim.
- Telepathic attacks: These attacks involve sending harmful or negative thoughts directly into a person’s mind through telepathic means, causing psychological distress.
- Spirit attachment: Some believe that negative entities or spirits can attach themselves to an individual, leading to emotional, mental, and physical disturbances.
- Environmental energy influences: Certain places or environments are believed to carry negative energies that can affect individuals who spend time there. This can lead to feelings of discomfort, unease, and negativity.
- Dream manipulation: Psychic attacks can also occur in dreams, where negative entities or energies disrupt sleep, cause nightmares, or create feelings of fear and anxiety upon waking.
Regardless of one’s beliefs, addressing these forms of psychic attack typically requires practicing self-care, emotional resilience, and these simple yet effective practices.
5 Practices to Protect Yourself From Psychic Attacks
1. Clearing Ceremony
Use plant medicine, like sage and crystal allies, to clear negative energy and spirits from your environment and energetic field. There are many variations of these ceremonies: try buying white sage and sweet grass. Burn the white sage and brush the smoke around your whole body, then continue to fan the smoke around your house and, particularly around your bed, if you have night terrors.
While you sage yourself and your environment, concentrate on banishing negative or dark energy by holding light and love in your third eye. Next, repeat the process with sweet grass. As you bless yourself and your space with sweet grass, invite in positive energy, guiding spirits, and love and speak the following affirmation:
I release negative energies so that I may serve my higher purpose.
2. Cord Cutting and Earth Cording
Try the powerful practice of cord-cutting at night and Earth cording during the day. Before you go to bed, imagine a cord between yourself and any person or thing that comes to mind originating from your belly. Using a pair of imaginary scissors, cut the cord between yourself and any external energy that you envision.
You can envision this as a series of cords or perform the exercise cord-by-cord. In the morning, just after you awake, envision a cord connecting you from your belly to the center of the Earth. The cord is strong, flexible, omnipresent, and nurturing. Before bed, as you cut the cords, say this intention aloud:
I release energetic attachments so that I may serve my higher purpose.
Saltwater can also be used for a more powerful ceremony. Begin by gathering all the energetic cords from your chakras into one handful. Using the other hand, slice the air between your body and the handful and then dump them into the saltwater. Repeat again with the cords coming out of your back chakras.
