Skeptics are everywhere you look.
You can’t hide from their words.
But, you shouldn’t fight them either.
You’ve just had a beautiful Reiki session.
Your heart is open, your energy aligned, and your confidence radiant. You’re grateful for what you have received and how the universal energy nurtured your body. But, this can’t last forever. At one point, you must step out into the real world and face everyday life.
That’s when things can take a turn.
You meet someone, maybe at a family dinner or during a casual chat at the office. And, without you giving too much detail, it feels like they were already prepared to pull out their gun just like a cowboy in the Wild West.
“Wait… so you believe in that energy healing stuff?”
Out of nowhere, they roll their eyes and start a pseudo-scientific rant to dismantle your balance mechanism.
There’s no room for your opinions.
Not that anyone cares what you think.
Sound familiar?
I know… it happens to the best of us.
And.. the more sensitive you are, the harder it is to trust yourself and your beliefs.
It’s discouraging, unpleasant, and even destabilizing.
But… why not see the glass half-full?
Skepticism can be an opportunity to strengthen your belief.
Turn this state of conflict around.
You can reveal the parts you must integrate through introspection. Maybe your understanding of Reiki, spirituality, or energy healing is still fragile. Yet, you’re ready to seek deeper meaning not get frightened by a closed door in front of something you love.
Here’s what I would ask myself instead of being defensive:
- “What is it about Reiki that I don’t understand?”
- “Am I practicing because it feels right, or to find validation myself.”
- “How can I stay grounded, even when others question my path?”
This moments surface your inner confidence.
It’s a wonderful time to take a step back:
- Maybe you need to make some additions.
- Maybe you need to explore different areas.
- Or maybe… you just need to get clarity on something you took for granted.
Still, this doesn’t mean confronting skeptics.
Sometimes, you just have to let it go.
Why?
Because there are people who are curios and evolved enough to accept they don’t know everything… and others who “hold the ultimate truth“.
It goes without saying you don’t need to fight the latter.
But you can prepared to preserve your confidence and protect your sanity.
And, who knows…
Maybe guide someone along the way.
3 Ways To Handle Skeptics Gracefully
Take this advice as a starting point. Use it to broaden your perspective and see what works and what doesn’t. Only through practice and real-life interaction will you be able to come up with the optimum solution.
1. Center Yourself – Take a deep breath, pause, and ground yourself in the moment. You’re not here to prove anything to anyone. You don’t need validation nor force your ideas. It’s about learning how to respond from alignment, not reactivity.
2. Leave Ego Aside – No one has all the answers. And coming from a place of superiority or frustration only mirrors the very energy you’re trying to rise above. When someone has a point, acknowledge it. When they’re off, respond with clarity and calm.
3. Benefit Of The Doubt – Skepticism often emerges from limiting beliefs. Maybe they had a bad experience or base their assumptions on conflicting information. Instead of trying to prove them wrong, live by example. Speak from personal experience and common sense.
Regardless of where you find yourself, having a good and simple understanding of what you are doing is of the essence. If you don’t, conflicts are great opportunities to go back to basics, become a second-time student, and revisit the fundamentals from your current level of understanding.
Once again… remember: you can only do this with someone who’s willing to listen and engage in a constructive conversation. There’s no point in wasting your energy with a one-sided thinker.
Skeptics are everywhere, and that’s a good thing.
When you meet one, ask yourself a simple question:
➝ Is this person genuinely curios?
➝ Or are they feeding with conflict?
If it’s the latter, bless them and shift the conversation.
If it’s the former, center yourself and share from the heart.
Stay humble, firm, but never try to impose your views. Speak from your experience and trust your understanding. It’s how you protect your energy without hiding from the world.
The lesson: each time you lack confidence in something you resonate with, it’s an opportunity to revisit the basics, find clarity around a concept, and look for the insights you once missed.
You don’t need everyone to believe in Reiki.
You just need to believe in yourself.