Hands of light

by Barbara Ann Brennan

Publisher: Bantam Published: 1988-05-01 Category: Personal Empowerment

The human energy field has been perceived and documented by healers, mystics, and sensitive individuals throughout history, yet only recently has this phenomenon been explored with the rigor of scientific inquiry combined with deep spiritual insight. This groundbreaking work bridges the gap between ancient healing wisdom and contemporary understanding, offering readers a comprehensive guide to perceiving, understanding, and working with the luminous energy fields that surround and interpenetrate the physical body.

At the heart of this exploration lies the concept that human beings are far more than physical bodies alone. We exist as multi-dimensional beings comprised of several layers of energy, each vibrating at different frequencies and serving distinct functions in our overall health and consciousness. These energy layers, often called the aura, contain vital information about our physical health, emotional states, mental patterns, and spiritual development. Learning to perceive and work with these fields opens entirely new possibilities for healing, self-understanding, and personal transformation.

Readers will discover detailed descriptions of the seven major layers of the human energy field, from the densest etheric layer closest to the physical body to the most refined spiritual layers extending outward. Each layer corresponds to specific aspects of human experience and relates to particular chakras, those spinning vortexes of energy that serve as gateways between different dimensional levels of our being. The relationship between chakra function, energy field health, and physical well-being is explored in depth, revealing how blockages and distortions in the subtle energy system eventually manifest as physical illness if left unaddressed.

One of the most valuable aspects of this work is its practical approach to developing Higher Sense Perception, the ability to see, feel, and interpret energy fields. Detailed exercises and techniques guide readers through a progressive training program to awaken and refine these innate capacities. Whether someone is completely new to energy perception or already has some sensitivity, the systematic approach offered here provides a foundation for developing reliable, accurate perceptions that can be used for healing work and personal insight.

The connection between psychological and emotional patterns and the energy field receives extensive attention. Readers will learn how unresolved emotional issues, limiting beliefs, and psychological defenses create specific distortions and blockages in the aura that can be perceived and addressed. This understanding offers a powerful new lens for personal growth work, revealing how our inner landscape literally shapes our energy body, which in turn influences our physical health and life experiences.

Numerous case studies throughout the text illustrate the practical application of energy field healing in addressing a wide range of conditions, from physical ailments to emotional disturbances and spiritual crises. These real-world examples bring the concepts to life and demonstrate the profound healing that becomes possible when working at the causal level of the energy field rather than merely treating physical symptoms. Readers will see how addressing energetic imbalances can catalyze deep healing on all levels simultaneously.

The philosophical and spiritual framework presented here integrates perspectives from quantum physics, psychology, and perennial spiritual wisdom traditions. This synthesis creates a coherent worldview that honors both scientific understanding and mystical insight, appealing to those who seek a rational yet spiritually meaningful approach to healing and personal development.

For anyone drawn to energy healing, whether as a practitioner or for personal transformation, this comprehensive guide provides essential foundational knowledge. It demystifies the human energy field while honoring its sacred nature, offering practical tools alongside profound spiritual insights. The detailed illustrations and diagrams throughout make abstract concepts tangible and accessible, supporting readers in their own explorations.

Beyond its applications for healing others, this work serves as a powerful manual for self-healing and personal empowerment. Understanding your own energy system provides invaluable information for maintaining health, processing emotions, clearing limiting patterns, and accelerating spiritual growth. The journey of learning to perceive and work with energy fields inevitably becomes a journey of self-discovery and transformation, expanding consciousness and deepening connection with the fundamental life force that animates all existence.