The Aura and Energy Fields

The Aura and Energy Fields

by | Energetics, Psycho-Spiritual

All matter is made up of molecules which spin; this creates a bio-magnetic-electrical field.  The speed at which molecules spin and move depends upon the density of the matter they are creating. Objects that are solid in nature, vibrate at a slower rate than those objects which are liquid or gaseous.  Vibration also denotes a colour, aroma, sensation or crystal formation we are experiencing.

Energy fields oscillate; that is to say:  they are wavy!  There is no one vibration or frequency for an energy field. There is a frequency range to be considered.  It is expected that energy is free-flowing in and around the body.  Problems occur when this energy flow is blocked.  Blockages occur for a variety of reasons.

There are several layers of “energy fields” around the Physical Body – each with a frequency range that reflects the nature of their area of influence.  Many healers and researchers have labeled these layers in specific ways. Healing Touch founder, Barbara Ann Brennan, refers to these layers as “Bodies”.  Others refer to them as “Levels”.  And still others label them as “Planes” of energy.  No matter which way you describe the energy field, it is always from the slowest vibration of physical matter to the fastest vibration of spiritual energy. Here is a description of the Human Energy Field (HEF):

PHYSICAL PLANE
Physical Body itself – the most dense and slowest vibration of all energy fields

First Level – Etheric Body
– Right next to the physical body forming the matrix upon which tissue is formed.
– It is where Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) gets its energy to heal through acupuncture.
– Healing occurs through physical means

Second Level – Emotional Body
– Connects to the physical through the Solar Plexus.
– This is where we have and process feelings about ourselves.
– Healing occurs through unconditional love for one’s self.

Third Level – Mental Body
– Connects to the physical body through the Heart.
– This is Level where the logical mind and its thoughts reside.
– Healing occurs through creative positive thought forms.

ASTRAL PLANE
Fourth Level – Astral Body
– This is the Bridge between the lower vibratory levels and the higher vibratory levels.
– It contains a record of all past experiences and relationships.
– It is where most people Dream; where unconscious can become conscious.
– Healing occurs through unconditional love for others.

SPIRITUAL PLANE
 Fifth Level – Etheric Template
-This is the blueprint for our earthly existence; it is Divine Will and structure.
– Trauma resides here and reshapes it.
– Healing occurs through love and gaining a sense of Trust and Purpose.

Sixth Level – Celestial Body
-This is where Divine Love and the angelic realm is found.
– Healing occurs through unconditional love for all Creation.

Seventh Level – Causal Body
– This is where Divine Wisdom resides; the All-Knowing
– Healing occurs through remembering the perfection in all of life

The “Physical Body” must “transform” (ie. speed it up) its lower vibrational energy pattern into something faster in order to connect with the other energetic bodies.This is accomplished with spiritual practices, meditations, prayers, holistic therapies and dream time.  Keeping the Physical Body at a higher overall vibratory frequency assists with keeping it healthy and healing at all times

The “Mind” is made up of emotions, thoughts and memories which have a vibrational frequency higher than the Physical Body.  The influence of some memories, thoughts and feelings can either increase or decrease the Physical Body’s vibrational frequency, depending upon what they are and what they mean to us.  Mind-Body Connection is important in our on-going health and healing journey.

The ”Spirit” comes from a very high vibratory frequency that requires “transducing”  (ie. slow it down) in order for our physical body to take it and use it.  This is where coming down through the other energy bodies and chakras comes into play.  The practices that increase the Physical Body’s vibrational frequency can also help slow down the Spirit’s vibration so it can be realized and utilized by us.

“The stronger and more vibrant the Aura and Energy Fields are, the healthier we are and the less likely we are to be influenced and impinged upon by outside forces.”  (Ted Andrews p.46)

Some things that weaken the Human Energy Field (HEF) include:

Poor diet; Lack of exercise; Lack of fresh air; Lack of rest; Stress; Alcohol; Drugs; Tobacco; Negative habits; Negative thinking and attitude; Improper psychic activity.

Replacing those things that weaken the Field with things that support and charge it up will go a long way to create health, happiness and healing on all levels.

This is just a brief description of the incredible energy force we have in and around us every day.  Know that you have ways to influence its strength and vibrancy which will, in turn, help you feel happier and healthier over time. Enjoy your magnificence!

The Four Elements

The Four Elements

by | Energetics, Psycho-Spiritual

In Earth-based spiritual beliefs, life is said to have the four creative energies of the universe at work: earth, air, fire and water. Each is necessary for human life. All have positive and negative aspects and are checks and balances for each other to help sustain life. The four elements are in both a physical form and in an unmanifested, non-physical form.

 

In the words of Ted Andrews, from his book, Earth, Air, Fire & Water, comes this explanation:

 “… all the elements emerge from akasha, the immutable, changeless source of all energy.  This is the realm of potentiality – of promise, of paths not yet taken, of unformed galaxies, of outer space.  Akasha is also present within our bodies. Some say that the spark of life, that unknowable force that is called the “soul”, is a bit of akashic energy housed in a physical body.  Akasha is unbeingness. …   It’s the primal source of energy that creates and fuels the elements.  Because of this, it contains complete, balanced energy: earth, air, fire and water. … “  (p.33)

 

The Medicine Wheel assigns each of the four elements to one of the four directions on the Wheel.  The fifth spot, in the centre of the Medicine Wheel, is given to Spirit.  Perhaps this is the akasha that Ted Andrews speaks of.   To have a basic understanding of the four elements is to have a basic understanding of how the Wheel assists us with growth and healing. Let’s look at the basic characteristics of these elements of life.  (Again, from Ted Andrews’ book)

 

The Earth Element

Earth is our mother. Its basic nature is fertile, nurturing, stabilizing, grounding. Earth energy is considered Receptive. It is a foundation upon which we can build. It is the densest of all elements. The colour associated with the earth element is Green (think Nature/plants).  Earth rituals and prayers are about money, prosperity, fertility, stability, grounding and employment. Herbs aligned with the earth element include earthy-smelling plants such as patchouli and vetiver, mosses and lichens; nuts; dry and stiff plants (straw, grains); heavy, low-growing plants; most roots. Stones and metals that are heavy or opaque, iron or lead based or green such as emerald or peridot indicate earth element energy.  The sound for earth element includes all percussion instruments (ie drums). Its direction is North; its time is Night; its point in life is Advanced Age.  Earth element is linked to the sense of Touch.

 

The Air Element

Air is the power of movement. Its basic nature is flying, moving, fresh, intelligent, suspending.  Air element is the invisible yet quite real mixture of gases that we breathe in every day. It is the power of the mind ~ the force of intellect. Air element energy is considered Projective. Sound is a manifestation of this element. The colour associated with the air element is Yellow. Air element rituals and prayers are about travel, instruction, study, freedom, knowledge, recovering lost items.  Fragrant flowers and pungent herbs are aligned with this element. Stones and metals that are light (pumice) or transparent (mica) and metals such as tin and copper indicate air element energy.  The sound for air element comes from all wind instruments (ie., flute).  Its season is Spring; its direction is East; its time is Dawn; its point in life is Infancy.  Air is linked to the senses of Hearing and Smell.

 

The Fire Element

Fire is the creator and destroyer. Unlike the other elements, it cannot exist without consuming something else. Fire transforms objects into new forms:  heat, light, ash and smoke.  Fire must be controlled to benefit us; this is necessary if its physical forms are to be useful.  Its basic nature is purifying, destructive, cleaning, energetic, sexual, forceful.  Heat is the manifestation of this element. Fire is considered a Projective energy.  Its colour is Red.  Fire element rituals and prayers are about protection, courage, sex, energy, strength, authority, banishing negativity. Fire element has connection to plants that are stinging, thorny or hot such as chili peppers, thistles, stinging nettle; desert plants such as cacti; stimulants such as coffee beans; most seeds.  Stones and metals that are fiery (jaspers) or volcanic (lava) or clear (quartz) and metals such as gold and brass are aligned with fire energy.  The sound associated with fire comes from stringed instruments (guitar). Its season is Summer; its direction is South; its time is Noon and its point in life is Youth.  Fire is linked to the sense of Sight.

 

The Water Element

Water is love.  Water element is cleansing, healing, psychic and loving. Its basic nature is flowing, purifying, healing, soothing, loving.  The energy of this element is vital to our well-being as humans, for it contains within it the essence of love.  It is Receptive energy. The colour associated with the water element is Blue (deep water blue).  Water rituals and prayers are about purification, love, psychic awareness, dreams, sleep, peace, marriage and friendships. Plants aligned with the water element energy include water plants (water lilies, seaweed); fleshy (succulents); loving such as roses and gardenias (most flowers).  Stones and crystals associated with water element are transparent or translucent (aquamarine) or blue (blue tourmaline) and metals such as mercury, silver and copper. The sound for water element comes from all resonate metals (cymbals, bells). Its season is Autumn; its direction is West; its time is Dusk; its point in life is Maturity.  Water is linked to the sense of Taste.

 

Some natural symbols for these elements include:

Earth – salt, clay, fresh soil, rocks, sheaves of wheat, acorns, earthworm, ant

Air – feathers, incense smoke, fragrant flowers, spiders, most birds

Fire – flames, lava, a heated object, snake, ladybug, bee

Water – shells, a cup of water, fish, shellfish, whale, frog

 

This is just a quick introduction to the Four Elements and how we can begin to see what we need balanced in our lives. Balance holds the promise of better health and happiness. The Medicine Wheel can help direct your actions toward Balance.  Is it time for you to try?

Beauty Secrets

Beauty Secrets

by | Energetics, Life Reflections

The late Audrey Hepburn was an amazingly talented and beautiful film star.  Grace, poise, generosity and beauty were just some of her assets. Her fashion sense was astounding – she was considered a true fashion icon.  She starred in classic movies such as, Breakfast at Tiffany’s; Roman Holiday; Sabrina; Wait Until Dark; and My Fair Lady.  In addition to her stunning beauty and incredible acting ability, she was a very deep thinker and a great lover of life. She raised money for several humanitarian projects. Over time, she gave us many pearls of wisdom about life, love and beauty – many are still in use today. Always with a kind word or witty phrase, she taught from her heart.

Here is a quote from one of her earlier interviews:

“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure she carries or the way she combs her hair.  The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.  True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows and the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.”

It is from this sense of soul that she also delivered these words of wisdom:

  • Elegance is the only beauty that never fades
  • Nothing is impossible; the word itself says, “I’m possible”
  • Anyone who does not believe in miracles is not a realist
  • The best thing to hold onto in life is each other
  • To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow

And with a bit of cheek, she said:

  • Makeup can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn’t help your ugly on the inside. Unless you eat the makeup.

Perhaps one of her most inspiring pieces was entitled, “Beauty Secrets”.  It was read at her funeral on January 20, 1993.  She died at the age of 63 from complications of colon cancer.

BEAUTY  SECRETS

 For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.

For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair, let a child run his

fingers through it once a day.

For poise, walk with the knowledge

you never walk alone.

 

We leave you a tradition of the future.

 

The tender loving care of human beings

will never become obsolete.

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed,

redeemed and redeemed and redeemed.

 Never throw anyone away.

 

Remember, if you ever need a helping hand,

you’ll find one at the end of your arm. 

As you grow older, you’ll discover that you have two hands:

 one for helping yourself, the second for helping others.

May you find solace and insight as you reflect upon Audrey Hepburn’s wise words.  The world is in need of more kindness, consideration, support, tolerance, grace and love.  Be that person who brings these gifts to the world.  Give and receive – both are important to our well-being.  You deserve to be happy.

Emerging from the Covid Cocoon

Emerging from the Covid Cocoon

by | Energetics, Life Reflections

We have had a rough 18 months with the covid situation.  Lengthy and ever-changing health directives, governmental mixed messages, job insecurity, social isolation, family break-ups, financial hardships, increased mental health issues, inconsistent health care and support have taken a toll on all of us.  Yes, we are resilient.  Yes, we are strong.  Yes, we will find our way.  And so begins life as we emerge from the Covid Cocoon.

 

A few things were our “normal” for a very long time.  It will take a period of adjustment to feel comfortable once more in our homes, workplaces and communities. Some will adjust faster than others, mainly because of their confidence in the vaccines. Others will need a bit more coaxing to relax their vigilance.  For over a year, we’ve practised:  proper hand washing and hand hygiene; social distancing or avoidance if infection is suspected; staying in our “bubble” with no public gatherings; wearing masks and shields in all public places; relying on the internet to connect us with work, worship, health care, education and family events.  Now, we are opening up to the new way of doing things in a post-pandemic world. Or at least we are taking baby steps forward in this endeavour.

 

As a nurse, I am thrilled that folks have learned the importance of hand hygiene!  This is one of the gifts from the Covid Cocoon lockdown that I’m hopeful will remain firmly entrenched in everyone’s behaviour.  With proper hand hygiene, we have an opportunity to halt many viral and bacterial nasties. It’s not just colds and flu that we can limit.  Cross-contamination from all sorts of infections in hospitals, schools, workplaces and care centers, food poisoning from improperly handled and prepared food, injury or post-operative wound issues, and many other situations are lessened if everyone involved uses proper hand-washing and sanitizing technique.  Soap and water are super-heroes in my opinion!

 

For some, this is an exciting time as we have an opportunity to renew our family ties, community supports, sports and all sorts of social interactions.  As humans, we are naturally social beings, so the Covid Cocoon has kept us in a most unnatural state.  How precious it is to finally have a sit-down dinner at a home or in restaurants sans masks with friends and family.  So much to catch up on!  Even going to the grocery store or hardware store is exciting as we encounter facial expressions again; how wonderful to experience smiles and laughter without being blocked by the masks and shields.  If it is true that 90% of human communication is through non-verbal means, then those masks blocked a lot of our connection with others. But now, we can begin reconnecting more completely again.

 

Yet some folks are afraid of being out in the world.  The Covid Cocoon created a safe haven from the possibility of contracting the virus. And for some, it validated their underlying fears of people and places as being inherently dangerous.  Trust, safety and security are suspect;  fear, insecurity and mistrust rule.  With the media constantly beating the fear factor into its viewers for months on end, it was hard to think of any other alternative.

Yet living an isolated life, away from others, has had its own drawbacks.  This has been evident with the level of mental health deterioration, increased substance abuse, financial and business bankruptcies, and family breakdowns seen throughout the pandemic. And we are still seeing the fallout from these events as deaths from delayed medical diagnosis and treatments, regressed physical and mental abilities due to delayed rehab therapies, unresolved grief to deaths of family and friends during covid, higher unemployment and family stresses continue to mount. As we open up the world again, it is time to address these issues and find solutions that work for everyone. We must find a way to move forward and find our comfort so we can participate in the world again.  But how?

 

Trust reflects a level of faith that we are complete and safe in and of ourselves.  It is within us and is under our control.  When the world is constantly changing, we need to go within to find that place of peace and stillness. Chaos is how the universe works – get caught up in it at the expense of your personal peace.  We have a poster here at the Centre which reads, “Live by what you trust, not by what you fear.”  The covid situation has emphasized Fear, so to counterbalance this, we must use Trust.  Trust yourself and your intuition first. Base your findings and actions on real information, not jargon or “interpretation” from unreliable sources. It is within your right to question things that are confusing or not sitting right with you. Use your common sense because it is a gift that many people have ignored or extinguished.

 

Once you know what you trust, open up your world at a pace that makes sense and feels right for you. Remember that not everyone is going to respond to you as you think they should, as we are all finding our own way out of this Covid Cocoon. Respecting each other and each other’s comfort level will go a lot farther in keeping our world safe and secure than using a demanding, threatening or demeaning approach.  We went into this cocoon one way – we will come out of it another way.  Like the caterpillar who thought its world had ended, when it came out of the cocoon as a butterfly, it was amazed! Such can be our transformation, too.

Simple Pleasures

Simple Pleasures

by | Energetics, Life Reflections

As we begin the second half of the year, let’s pause, notice and give thanks for the simple pleasures we have in our world.  What we give our attention to, will grow – so let’s be mindful of where our thoughts, feelings and emotions are leading. With an attitude of gratitude, we set a cascade of wonderful energy forward.  This energy will help us to attract even more simple pleasures our way.  It’s about the energy and intention we use!  So let us begin ….

When I think of the simple pleasures in my world that start my day, I think of great coffee in the morning, a morning newspaper with good comics, clean water and functional plumbing in the house so I can have a wonderfully refreshing shower and a selection of jewelry that makes me smile just choosing what to wear that day.  A hug, kiss and “Love you” from my amazing husband help to set forth the positive vibes for my day.  A walk around my gardens and planters before I head off to work reminds me that there is much beauty in the world, so I take the time to inhale, touch and offer loving encouragement to the plants under my care. The plants are a living example of creation and manifestation at their finest!

As I get into my car, I realize how fortunate I am to have a reliable vehicle that also has a great stereo system to play my favourite music – and play it at a volume that is to my liking! I am grateful to have the health and abilities that allow me to have my driver’s license as I know it is a privilege, not a right. And then I head off to work.

The Wellness Centre offers me much comfort and joy.  I love the work I do; I love my business friends and neighbours; I love my clients and customers who come by and share their stories with me.  I have great aromas, crystals, books and cards there that support my health and happiness; I can use them every day, all day.  It feels magical to me.

Home from work, I am again greeted by my amazing husband and his loving energy.  Then, I wander my gardens in my bare feet and feel the cool grass below – how grounding it is. I get excited seeing the changes in the gardens that have occurred while I was away.  Birds are singing, hummingbirds are humming because they don’t know the words (I know, it’s an old joke!) and the robins are having a pool party in the bird bath.  I sit on the deck and take it all in.

As the day comes to a close, I have opportunities to relax, reflect and prepare for my sleep. I am grateful for living in an area that is considered very safe. I am grateful for the comfortable bed upon which I can sleep.  I am thankful for the fact that I am able to sleep and dream deeply.  This replenishes me on all levels.

You are likely wondering why I’ve gone into so much detail about my day.  Truth is, this is just a sampling of the simple pleasures I am grateful for.  I use this to illustrate how we need to develop mindfulness in our lives in order to recognize the many pleasures and blessings we truly have.  Turn to most media presentations (including social media) these days and all we seem to see/hear are the negatives and what is wrong with the world.  This negativity is a toxin to the body ~ mind ~soul.  By choosing to limit that negativity and focus more on what is right and wonderful in my world, I have a better chance of staying calm, centered and happy.  I’m not advocating for a Pollyanna approach to the world – full denial or ignorance is not healthy either.  But perhaps a more balanced way of looking at the world can help us strengthen our health, happiness and hopefulness.

Summer is here.  The covid restrictions are lessening.  Now is a great time to take notice of the simple pleasures all around you.  Then watch how your world responds back!