A day at the healing festival

Crestview

When I was offered an opportunity to participate in the 10th annual Healing Connections Festival in early February, I was excited. This meant sitting at the table with Marci Sealey, medium and spirit artist, whom I admire. I was able to observe the behind-the-scenes preparation of others displaying crystal carvings, tarot cards, incense, and some raw and wire-wrapped jewelry and books. There was camaraderie among the group, excited to see each other, and a welcoming of my being there.

The event was structured between presenters and exhibitors. The purpose was to present and connect holistic health and wellness practitioners in the community, promoting wellness and holistic healing.

As I walked through the two rooms, the passion and pride of each table were evident to me. The conviction of healing was supported by holistic nurses promoting balance of life, self-compassion and self-love, restorative yoga, reiki healing and pranic healing, no-touch energy healing, to name a few.

In one exhibit room, two gongs were positioned in the corner, and eveyr so often, I heard the rhythmic sounds as they were struck. This practice, known as gong bath meditation, is meant to guide the nervous system into deep relaxation.

Presentations occurred throughout the day. I listened with fascination to the presenter Irene Wagner discuss quantum physics. This is the combining of scientific knowledge and spiritual beliefs that human consciousness isn’t just produced by the individual brain but is a localized expression of a universal field of awareness. Another interesting workshop was fascia and lymphatic flow activation, with the aim to open fascia and stimulate lymphatic flow. This technique restores circulation and calms the nervous system.

This overview portrays the richness of the event, and I would encourage the reader, if interested, to check out the website https://hconnections.ca.

It was interesting to witness those seeking methods to address their mental, physical and spiritual health at a time when the realities shown in the news are violence, racism, war, and discrimination, which unsettle so many. There is a strong desire to remain grounded, demonstrate love and compassion to others and to remember our actions of goodness which speak louder than silence. After spending a day in this environment of love, healing and faith, I felt an energy, a renewal to approach the next day with hopefulness.