We're always amazed by people who can fix things. They take a pretty hopeless-looking situation, give it a few tweaks, and suddenly, it's like new!
Whether it's your car, a badly torn piece of clothing, or some hurt feelings, it's amazing watching these people work — and make the world a little brighter.
And it turns out that many people have a natural inclination for healing, mending, and fixing, even if they don't realize it!
Some people believe that being a healer is an innate quality that certain people are born with.
Obviously, tending a cold and solving a problem take practice, instruction, and life experience, but the idea is that some personalities just lean naturally toward putting things back together, patching up the broken, and soothing pain.
It doesn't mean that you'll invent a miracle cure (although, hey, you never know!), but if you have these traits, it might mean that you have a unique ability to make the lives of your loved ones a little bit smoother.
It might not seem like a lot, but for those people, it can really make a world of difference, and makes you an extremely valuable and beloved presence in their lives.
Being a natural healer is similar to having the abilities of an empath, and while it sounds a little daunting, these abilities often exist right in front of us, though we don't even realize it.
These traits can also be found in all kinds of people. Young or old, male or female, and from all different backgrounds, these abilities can live in anyone.
Learn to recognize the signs of a healer below. Do you have any of these traits? What about anyone you know? Let us know in the comments, too!
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Sign #1: You Already Work In Some Kind Of Healing Profession
A lot of healers already know it, and so they naturally pursue careers in healing and mending people.
They might be nurses, doctors, therapists, veterinarians, medical technicians, or nutritionists.
If you're a natural healer, a field in helping people mend their bodies or their minds probably always appealed to you.
Sign #2: You've Always Liked Helping
Ever since you can remember, you've loved to help out.
Maybe you volunteered around your community. Maybe you worked to raise money for good causes, or maybe you were just always sure to do your fair share of chores around the house to help your family.
Healers are people who are willing to step up and put in energy to make things run smoothly and make the world a little better.
Sign #3: Your Friends Turn To You For Help
You can't remember how many times you've been the one your friends call for advice.
You've fielded everything from relationships to careers, and sometimes, you're just a sympathetic ear.
You might not even think you're doing all that much, but somehow, your friends seem to find just your presence helpful, and their problems seem to work themselves out shortly after.
Sign #4: You Feel Extreme Empathy
Just by being around people, you can tell what they're feeling.
At times, especially in crowded places, it can even be a bit overwhelming.
And not only can you feel others' emotional states — sometimes you even feel their physical hurts, too.
Healers can immediately sense the feelings in a space. Sometimes, the feelings are so intense that it can be hard to stay in that location
Public areas can be especially difficult because of the sheer number of people, which can result in an anxious, nervous feeling.
Sign #5: You Have A Way With Animals And Children
Animals and children seem naturally drawn to you, knowing instinctively that you're a safe person to be around. They may approach you first, even when you least expect it!
You might also notice that animals and small children who are known for being shy, skittish, or antisocial seem more at ease in your presence, and will be more forthcoming and affectionate with you than with others.
Sign #6: People Like To Open Up To You
Whether it's a relative or close friend or a total stranger, it seems like people love telling you their life stories… though sometimes it can even be a little awkward!
As a healer, you have a natural energy about you that attracts people and makes them feel like they can trust you with their stories and secrets. And you'd never dream of telling!
Sign #7: You Get Frequent Neck And Shoulder Pain
People who know about chakras know that this portion of the body is connected to the heart chakra, which rules our relationships and our empathy.
It's also close to the throat chakra, which we use to communicate with others.
If you're a healer, you do a lot of feeling and communicating, which means that your shoulders and neck will often feel tight or tired from using so much of these energies.
Sign #8: Healing Runs In Your Family
Healing is often hereditary, so at least one of your relatives had the healing touch as well.
They might have worked in the medical field, or maybe they simply knew how to soothe a cold with some homemade chicken soup, or sad feelings with some kind words.
They probably also taught you a lot from an early age, and today, many of your own tricks for healing body and soul probably came from someone in your family.
Sign #9: You Often Feel Drained And Overwhelmed
Experiencing the physical and emotional feelings of others and using your own natural energy to fix things can take a toll on you.
So can all the bad news and hardship you see in the news and out in the world. Sometimes, you feel totally drained, especially after a day around a lot of people.
If you find yourself feeling like this, remember to take some time and get your strength and energy back up.
After all, you can't help anyone if you're feeling poorly!
Sign #10: You Rarely Get Sick, Even During Cold Season
One of the perks of being a healer is that your innate abilities also work on yourself!
Even if everyone around you is sniffling and sneezing, chances are, you're doing fine. You have a robust immune system and if you do feel sick, you know exactly what to do.
Your close friends and family will also reap this perk, because you're always close by to lend a hand.
So are you a healer? Is anyone you know?
Let us know in the comments, and SHARE these traits with someone you might think has healing powers!
