Who’s Right and Who’s Wrong?Exploring the Many Ways People Experience Energy Work
Let’s be honest. Energy work is not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. If you’ve been in the healing world long enough, you already know this truth deep in your bones: there are many ways to see, feel, and move energy. And no, one method isn’t necessarily better than the other. What works wonders for one person may do nothing for someone else, and that’s not a flaw in the system. That’s the magic of individuality.
Some people resonate with Reiki. Others swear by Theta Healing. Some tap into quantum field healing, while others wave their pendulums over a chart like they’re conducting an orchestra. Some call in guides, ancestors, cosmic beings, and those who simply feel the shift in a room without saying a word. There are scientific seeming approaches, woo-woo ones, and everything in between.
And here's the truth. It all works, for someone.
Energy responds to consciousness. It responds to belief. It responds to intention. That means if you’re deeply connected to a particular modality, that connection is part of the healing equation. Some folks need structure and symbols. Others need spontaneity and flow. Some need scripts. Others need silence. All of it is valid.
And yes, of course, I read things sometimes and think, “That’s ridiculous!” But then I remember: it isn’t ridiculous to the person it works for. It’s real to them. It’s alive. And in the world of energy, that’s what matters.
Over time, after learning from different teachers and diving into different systems, many practitioners find themselves in that curious and beautiful phase of integration. It’s the moment you stop doing it by the book and start doing it by your inner compass. Maybe you begin blending modalities, following intuition more than protocol, or adapting techniques in ways that feel better in your body and soul. And guess what? That doesn’t make your way “less official.” It makes it yours.
So is one way better than another? Maybe. But maybe that “better” depends entirely on who’s asking and what they need at that moment.
But Let’s Not Forget the Fundamentals
While there is no single “right” way to do energy work, there are some universal principles that hold across the board. Think of them as the energetic laws that quietly shape our results, no matter what modality you choose.
What you believe affects what works for you. Your beliefs act like tuning forks. If you’re aligned with the method, the method becomes more effective. Doubt, on the other hand, can create static in the signal.
Your polarity matters. Whether you are positively or negatively polarized (or flipped), your biofield state affects your ability to transmit or receive healing energy. Practicing good energetic hygiene and keeping your polarity in check makes a big difference.
Grounding is foundational. No matter how high you go spiritually, you need roots. Being ungrounded can leave you feeling scattered, disconnected, or even energetically unstable.
Intention sets the direction. Techniques matter, yes, but they are nothing without clear, focused intentions. It is your intention that gives energy a job to do.
Presence amplifies power. Healing does not happen in the past or future. It happens in the now. The more fully present you are in your body and space, the more potent the work becomes.
Energetic boundaries are non-negotiable. Whether you are a practitioner or just doing self-care, learning to hold your own energetic space is essential. Without it, you are more likely to take on energy that does not belong to you.
Energy follows attention. What you focus on expands. This is why even simple techniques like breathwork or visualization can be so effective. They help you consciously direct your energy.
So yes, everyone’s path with energy work looks a little different. But some foundational truths help us all find steadier footing as we explore the wide-open field of possibility.
In the world of energy work, the only true authority is experience. Try the things. Feel into them. Toss out what doesn’t click and cherish what makes you light up. Eventually, you’ll find that you’ve built your energetic language, a way of working that’s a patchwork quilt of all you’ve learned and all you are.
No one else has to understand it.
It just has to work for you.
