What I notice most here is the raging lack of resilience, true self awareness and abundance of immaturity and privilege of these alleged ‘healers’ - and I say alleged. It is a profound calling, that of healer, and those that herald the call do so in a manner that embraces all of humanity, that is what healing is. Helping one to scrape the wound, let the light shine in, hell, to be the beacon of light in the event they feel as though they’re falling into total darkness. A hand to hold, a guide, a sounding board, someone to see you in all of your imperfection and still believe you are worthy of support.
I appreciate those that specialize in particular issues, those that others may simply not be equipped for/ focused on. That being said, all healers undertake general, expansive training for a reason....
I really hear you, loud and clear, and could not imagine a scenario where I am in an emergency situation and a ‘healer’ decides that they ‘just can’t.’ Chunks rise.
We’re here for you - wherever you are. Human healers will still be needed, for a long while, I hope, lest we surrender entirely to the AI future and just gather together in our small pods of sanity while those that you describe here flail and keep captive their AI support audience who might help them feel safe, but will they help them truly heal?
I've often thought that I would be in a world of hurt if I were still lecturing at the university I used to work at...and this confirms everything in the most hilarious way. I hope you find what you need to move on but also am happy that there is still some sanity hiding in academia.
During covid, virtues were inverted. Cowering in fear at home was bravery. Ratting out neighbors was noble. Blind faith was scientific. I think this had a particularly devastating effect on the younger cohort (11 - 16) whose moral compasses were just being formed. Every authority figure told them that it is ok to run away and hide. Being strong and independent is toxic. Now that they're turning into adults, we're seeing the fruit of all this madness.
What I notice most here is the raging lack of resilience, true self awareness and abundance of immaturity and privilege of these alleged ‘healers’ - and I say alleged. It is a profound calling, that of healer, and those that herald the call do so in a manner that embraces all of humanity, that is what healing is. Helping one to scrape the wound, let the light shine in, hell, to be the beacon of light in the event they feel as though they’re falling into total darkness. A hand to hold, a guide, a sounding board, someone to see you in all of your imperfection and still believe you are worthy of support.
I appreciate those that specialize in particular issues, those that others may simply not be equipped for/ focused on. That being said, all healers undertake general, expansive training for a reason....
I really hear you, loud and clear, and could not imagine a scenario where I am in an emergency situation and a ‘healer’ decides that they ‘just can’t.’ Chunks rise.
We’re here for you - wherever you are. Human healers will still be needed, for a long while, I hope, lest we surrender entirely to the AI future and just gather together in our small pods of sanity while those that you describe here flail and keep captive their AI support audience who might help them feel safe, but will they help them truly heal?
Ah, the future.
I've often thought that I would be in a world of hurt if I were still lecturing at the university I used to work at...and this confirms everything in the most hilarious way. I hope you find what you need to move on but also am happy that there is still some sanity hiding in academia.
Very eye opening! Thank you so much for sharing
During covid, virtues were inverted. Cowering in fear at home was bravery. Ratting out neighbors was noble. Blind faith was scientific. I think this had a particularly devastating effect on the younger cohort (11 - 16) whose moral compasses were just being formed. Every authority figure told them that it is ok to run away and hide. Being strong and independent is toxic. Now that they're turning into adults, we're seeing the fruit of all this madness.
That is sad and grim. How has society gone so hideously awry in raising young people?