From Karma Gaia:
Balancing The Third Eye
Your third eye chakra is known by the Sanskrit term Ajna. It is a spot on your brow between your eyes and is connected to intuition, insight, and inspiration. We have a profound grasp of both our inner and outside worlds when ajna is in harmony.
While our physical eyes are associated with the past and the present experience as it unfolds, it’s said that ajna looks to the future. We can envision our next moves with confidence and clarity when we are not distracted by uncertainty and confusion.
Most often, when our ajna is underactive, we lose touch with our own inner wisdom. The good news is that you can do a lot to help ajna grow, thrive, and be in balance.
1. Using a Bija Mantra
The ajna's bija mantra, or seed syllable, is "om" or "aum." The best technique to connect with your insight and intuition is to chant om while closing your eyes and concentrating on the brow point. Setting your purpose can be especially effective in the morning or at the beginning of an ajna-centered yoga practise.
2. Working with Hakini Mudra
The hakini mudra is connected to ajna and is believed to encourage awareness and focus, which improve insight and intuition. When reflecting intently, many people will naturally adopt this mudra; perhaps they sense its value in aiding in the connection with knowledge and insight.
3. Ajna Balancing Asanas
The stance most frequently connected with ajna is Asanas Balasana, also known as the child's pose. There are two basic causes for this. First, the forehead can touch the mat to physically ground and link the brow point to earth.
This area can benefit from additional massage provided by gently swaying the head from side to side. Secondly, child’s pose is a gentle and supported forward fold. Forward folds can aid in fostering self-reflection and research.
Uttanasana (standing forward fold) and prasarita padottanasana (wide-legged standing forward fold) are other front folds that can aid in balancing ajna. A block or bolster positioned beneath the forehead will increase stimulation.
4. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
Nadi shodhana pranayama, or alternate nostril breathing, is already well-known for its balancing properties as a separate practise. This variation can improve its impact on ajna:
To keep your attention on ajna, place your right hand's index and middle fingers on the brow point.
Using your right thumb to cover your right nostril, take a four-count breath through your left nostril.
Exhale for four counts via the right nostril while closing the left nostril with the left ring finger.
For a count of four, inhale through your right nostril while keeping your left nostril shut.
Thumb-shut the right nostril, then open the left and exhale for four counts.
For several minutes, repeat steps 2 through 5, possibly extending the count to 6 or 8 to further relax and centre the mind.
After you've finished the breathing exercise, give yourself a minute to settle back into your regular breathing pattern and focus your awareness on the moment.
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MAKING A CRYSTAL GRID
WHAT IS A CRYSTAL GRID?
Crystals are believed to hold healing properties, helping you energetically boost your frequency to that of things like love, abundance, truth, or creativity. By employing healing stones and arranging them in geometric patterns—also known as sacred geometry—you can utilize a crystal grid to enhance and magnify healing crystals, extending their electromagnetic field well beyond what a single stone could provide.
By intentionally placing stones or crystals in different geometric patterns, you cast their energy further, communicating your intentions far and wide.
HOW DO CRYSTAL GRIDS WORK?
Crystal grids work based on the Law of Attraction, the belief that like attracts like. Therefore, a rose quartz crystal grid (like the one shown above) set with the intention of finding a healthy relationship with another could attract just that thing into its field (which includes you, intention-setter).
Using a crystal grid, you can attract more of your desired things into your life by utilizing the grid's power and your mental energy!
HOW TO MAKE A CRYSTAL GRID
To create your own healing crystal grid, follow these easy steps:
1. IDENTIFY YOUR GOALS
Journal, visualize or otherwise settle in on a specific desire, stated in the positive and present (like, "I am lighthearted and enjoy my own company" - a great mantra for rose quartz + self-love).
2. GATHER STONES OR CRYSTAL FOR YOUR GRID
Every crystal has special qualities that speak to various facets of life. Be sure to include stones in your crystal grid that align with your aims. For example, citrine, which represents prosperity, is displayed above, while pyrite, which represents luck, is depicted below. Clear quartz is great for adding additional amplification to your crystal grid, and a crystal grid cloth or altar cloth is great for guiding your grid and holding sacred space.
3. PREPARE YOUR SACRED SPACE
After clearing your chosen spot of clutter, it's time to also rid any negativity by smudging or another preferred method.
4. BEGIN PLACING STONES
Position the anchor stone in the middle of the crystal grid, keeping your objective in mind. A clear quartz point is an excellent all-purpose option for your grid; alternatively, you can choose an anchor stone that aligns with your primary objective or focus. For extra energy, you can place a paper with your intention written on it, a photo, or even a crisp $20 bill under your anchor or center stone.
Keeping your objective in mind, arrange the remaining stones or crystals in your preferred sacred geometry shape around your anchor stone. You can use a circle for endless abundance, great for things like health, wealth, and love; a square for strength, structure, and protection; a spiral for expansion, creativity, and flow; or a hexagon as a standard all-purpose crystal grid layout.
5. ACTIVATE YOUR CRYSTAL GRID
Sit close to your grid and focus on your intention while you meditate. Recall that you are seated within your grid's energy field, so maintain your concentration to avoid sending out a lot of messages to the universe. (Though it'd be cool if we could attract our grocery list right into our homes, amiright?)
Some additional activation techniques include:
Sound Activation: To activate the energies of the crystals, produce vibrations with a singing bowl or other sound device.
Moonlight Cleansing: Leave your crystal grid under the moonlight, especially during a full moon, to cleanse and charge the crystals with lunar energy.
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Stop Getting Triggered
An emotional trigger is anything - including places, experiences, or interactions - that sparks an intense emotional reaction, regardless of your current mood.
Frequently, our triggers unintentionally bring up painful or traumatic memories. Growing up meant that we would inevitably face grief or suffering that we were unable to recognize or appropriately handle at the time. As a result, events that bring back these unpleasant memories often set us off in adulthood.
When we experience a trigger our body kicks off a complex process of self-protection that readies us for three possible actions: fight, flight or freeze. Stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline surges flow through our bodies and brains.
We frequently lose contact with our healthy coping mechanisms once these stress hormones are produced, and we end up reacting rather than responding.
How to Identify Your Emotional Triggers
1. Notice the Internal Shift
It's not always simple to identify the trigger. Our heightened emotions and dysregulated nervous system can make it difficult to pinpoint what exactly stimulated such a strong response. Look back and attempt to pinpoint the exact moment when you transitioned from "okay" to "not okay" in order to determine your trigger. What offended you? a remark from your manager? An item from the news? From a friend, via text?⠀⠀⠀
2. Name Your Feelings
The next action is to take note of your feelings during the trigger. Were you depressed, nervous, afraid, or furious? Observing the sensations in our bodies is one method to develop attunement to our feelings. A lot of emotional experiences originate in the body and then come to mind.
3. Understand the Trigger
Consider the following questions to help you identify the underlying causes of your triggers:
When, in my life, have I experienced something like this before?
What does it remind me of? Are the feelings familiar?
What thoughts come with the emotions?
Is there a specific event from my childhood that stirred up similar emotions?
Recognizing your triggers is a sensitive skill that requires practice and is sometimes best accomplished with a therapist's assistance. It's critical to treat yourself with kindness and patience; if you approach your triggers with curiosity and self-compassion rather than condemnation, they will be simpler to identify.
How to Self-Regulate When You’re Triggered
1. A Deep Sigh
Take a moment to relax your body by slowing down and breathing when you feel like your emotions are going to go on a roller coaster. Your body-brain naturally releases stress and resets your neurological system when you take a deep breath. The vagus nerve, which is responsible for sending signals from the brain to the body, signals us to "switch off" the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) and "switch on" the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) when we exhale for a longer period of time than we inhale.
2. Take a Breather
It might be challenging to remain objective when we are upset, so keep in mind that it's acceptable to take a brief break to allow yourself to collect yourself. You can move away from your computer, end a discussion, or put down your phone. Whatever it takes to refocus and regain equilibrium.
3. Go on a ‘mindful walk’
If it feels safe to get your body moving, try going for a short mindful walk. All you have to do is pay attention to the sights, sounds, and sensations that come with each step while you walk. If your mind stray, softly bring it back to each step while keeping your breathing in mind. Walking mindfully is a wonderful method to decelerate and concentrate on the here and now. It's also a great skill to use when we're feeling overwhelmed.
4. Journalling
Giving our thoughts a home can be helpful since when we're stimulated, they can run wild in our minds. Writing in a journal can help us make sense of our thoughts and feelings and let go of bottled up emotions. Journaling can be done in any way you like; just write whatever comes to mind!
5. Accept Your Feelings
It's true that you have to feel something in order to heal it, so practice self-compassion and try not to pass judgment on your emotions. Remind yourself that having strong reactions to things is okay and extend empathy and compassion to yourself for any unpleasant feelings you may experience. Our triggers frequently present us with a chance to grieve further or address unresolved issues from the past.
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Small Tweaks That Will Make A Difference In Your Life
1. Make your bed: 1 minute
Every morning make your bed to your own satisfaction, the white duvet perfectly aligned and pillows nicely plumped in my case. Eliminate any clutter from your bedroom to create a peaceful retreat. Having accomplished and managed something as soon as you get up sets the stage for you to maintain control over the course of the day.
2. Block one nostril: 10 seconds
We breathe quickly and shallowly when we are nervous. Our speeding minds have to settle down as we breathe more slowly. Closing one nostril with a fingertip can be helpful; this causes us to breathe half as quickly as usual, much like when we have a cold. You can only breathe in the present, so it’s the best way to be calm and centred. Think about anxiety – you worry about the future, you regret the past. Breathing keeps us in the present.
3. Be kind and practice a random act of kindness, preferably to a stranger: 1 minute
There is a very real correlation between kindness and happiness. We become kinder to ourselves and develop a more compassionate, accepting inner voice, which you can call upon to help you counteract negative thinking. Concepts consist of:
Pay a coffee forward
Smile
Say hi to the doorman, waiter, ticket collector, store worker, and barista.
Say "thank you" for being patient when you are running late instead of "I'm sorry."
When someone speaks with you, listen carefully to what they have to say. Listen not to respond, but to understand. We have one mouth and two ears for a reason.
4. Wash your hands in a new way: 1 minute
You can focus attention on what we are experiencing in the moment by practicing mindfulness, which is a non-judgmental method. The hardest thing for me to do has been to integrate this into my daily life. The solution has been to incorporate mindfulness into a routine activity: I use hand washing. I pay particular attention to the sensation of cold water, the sound of the tap, the smell of the soap. These mindful moments provide full stops amid the rush, and a reminder to slow down.
5. Use the word 'yet': 1 second
Keep an eye on your language and consider how you could phrase any claims about your own helplessness. Language alone has the ability to empower others and increase our sense of victimization. So instead of saying, 'I can’t deal with this,' say 'I can’t deal with this, yet.'
6. Learn this poem
We appreciate good times more by having experienced the bad. In fact, we would not appreciate sunnier times without living through the rainy ones. I adore how Scottish author Charles Mackay, who lived in the 19th century, conveys this idea in this poem. Every time life becomes tough, memorize and repeat this.
Oh, you tears,
I’m thankful that you run,
Though you trickle in the darkness,
You shall glitter in the sun
The rainbow could not shine if the rain
refused to fall,
And the eyes that cannot weep are the
saddest eyes of all.
7. Adopt an appreciation pause: 3 seconds
This is about appreciating those you wouldn’t routinely thank or notice in the busy rush to get things done. It could be the person at the till who serves you lunch, the office cleaner, the teacher who helped you solve a problem after class, a doctor who worked out why you haven’t been feeling well or the police officer patrolling your neighbourhood.
Just take a moment to consider all the people in your life who, while they are undoubtedly just going about their daily business, you may have forgotten about or taken for granted.
Think about how our lives would unravel without these people who take care of our environment, communities, education, and health. Maybe you will remember to thank them in the future. Although taking an appreciation pause is intended to help you pay attention to those you don't know well, it also benefits close friends, family, and long-term partners—people we frequently forget about! Take one last moment to consider them as well, and silently thank them in your mind.
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Crystals for Coping with Pain
Long-term physical pain can make us feel as though our bodies are failing us, which can lead to feelings of worry, anxiety, or even sadness.
Crystals can assist us in healing and moving forward, regardless of the type of pain we are experiencing. They can help us rediscover our divine nature and serve as a reminder that pain can sometimes be a catalyst for transformation, pushing us to grow, change, and let go of things that no longer serve us. On our path to healing, working with crystals can provide us with uplifting support and compassionate guidance.
Using Aquamarine to Release Emotions
Aquamarine is one of the greatest crystals for reducing stress and clearing energy since it has long been thought to have a deep link to the oceans, lakes, and rivers of Planet Earth. Aquamarine has a cooling impact on the body and can be useful for lowering inflammation and relieving pain because of its strong connection to the element of water.
To meet the demands of our chaotic world, we all require an occasional vigorous thorough clean. Aquamarine's cleansing qualities activate and balance your chakras, particularly your heart and throat chakras, while clearing unpleasant emotions and toxic energy from your system. This exquisite pale blue crystal revitalizes and refreshes your body and mind while working wonders for both physical and emotional suffering.
If the anguish gets too much for you to handle, take an aquamarine crystal in your hands, close your eyes, and let the crystal transport you to a paradise on the sea. As the sound of gently lapping waves envelops you, let a sense of happiness and tranquillity wash over you.
Bloodstone for Protection and Pain Relief
Bloodstone has long been seen to be a potent protective amulet that guards against energy vampires, energy leakage, and malicious intent from others. Bloodstone is a stone with strong grounding qualities and a powerful ability to absorb negative energy. It is associated with magic and Mother Earth's healing energies.
Bloodstone is thought to be a blood purifier that is particularly beneficial for promoting balanced hormones and a healthy cycle throughout the menstrual cycle. The stone bloodstone inspires us to view our bodies as magical, sacred containers of creation and to use the menstrual cycle as a potent opportunity to connect with our inner goddess.
Bloodstone also reminds us that the pain of past wounds and traumas can be purifying, like a fire burning our shame, fears, and regrets into ashes and making the ground fertile for our rebirth. If you're going through a particularly trying time in your life, ground and shield your energies by wearing bloodstone as a bracelet or pendant.
Magnesite for Deep Relaxation
Your body may become unbalanced as a result of your mind's difficulty accepting a traumatic event, which can lead to low energy, mysterious pain, and general illness. This is the result of prior trauma energy becoming lodged in your body and causing energetic obstructions. Emotional trauma can occasionally cause pain that is even more intense than physical pain. Magnesite's calming vibrations aid in easing the pain, anxiety, and melancholy brought on by emotional trauma.
Magnesite helps you attain a tranquil state of mind so your body may rest and heal itself by clearing energetic blockages. This mild white-and-gray stone is a fantastic crystal for people with migraine headaches since it is said to relieve muscle spasms and aid in the body's release of tension.
Magnesite is one of the best stones for calming the mind and releasing fear caused by overthinking. It facilitates your ability to communicate with spirit guides or guardian angels to get messages and guidance from them. Keeping a piece of magnetite in your pocket or handbag serves as a subtle reminder to treat yourself with additional kindness and love, as you are capable of healing, evolving, and growing from your experiences.
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A Mindful Shower
Showers can be incredibly refreshing or rushed and stressful, depending on where our minds are when we get in. I know there are times when my mind is so focused on the million things I need to do when I get out, I come out with one shaved leg. You know those moments where you can’t remember whether or not you rinsed the conditioner out of your hair? It’s because your mind was anywhere except in that shower with you.
The key to the mindful shower (and a lot of mindfulness practices) is not to try to clear your mind, but to try to focus it deliberately on your surroundings. As you get in, take a moment to turn your shower to the perfect temperature. Notice the temperature shift in your bathroom as the shower heats the air. Notice the way the water feels when it first touches your skin—is it warm? Too hot? Do you get goosebumps?
Really focus your mind on the sensations happening as you get clean. Appreciate the smells that arise from your soap, shampoo, and conditioner. If you shave or brush your teeth, focus in on those sensations as well. The sharp razor sliding across your skin, and the bristly tooth brush scrubbing away your morning (or evening) breath.
As you tune in to the great sensory experiences happening, think about what they mean to you. Getting clean can be a refreshing, renewing experience. Think of the old that you are gently scrubbing off, and the opportunities it gives you for the day ahead. If your thoughts wander to the many things you have to do that day, that is completely normal and expected. In the spirit of mindfulness, be kind to yourself. “Thank you, brain, for that reminder! I’ll get to it shortly.” And then tune back to your senses; the feeling of the water, the smell of the soap. See if you can slow time down and feel each drop of water as it hits your back.
Notice the pressure you’re applying to yourself as you get clean. Do you scrub your scalp like it’s caked with layers of mud and dirt? That probably isn’t necessary. Be gentle with your body, and pay attention to the habitual ways in which you treat it.
This shower doesn’t have to take any longer than your normal shower would. It could take four minutes or twenty—whatever feels right for you. Focusing your mind on what you’re doing in that moment will make you feel more refreshed than stressing over what you need to do when you get out, or what you should have said to that person last night. Give your mind that break so that you can handle more when you get out!
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Practice Self-Acceptance
Most people agree that accepting oneself is crucial to mental wellness. We’re all imperfect, so being harsh with ourselves about every shortcoming typically isn’t helpful or sustainable. Actually, studies have shown that persistent self-criticism can have a detrimental effect on welfare and self-esteem. While it can be a difficult concept to fully embrace for some, it’s a worthwhile pursuit because of the benefits it can bring.
Self-acceptance: what is it?
"A relatively objective sense or recognition of one's abilities and achievements, together with acknowledgment and acceptance of one's limitations," is how the American Psychological Association (APA) defines self-acceptance. It’s about acknowledging that everyone has both good qualities, flaws, successes, and failures in life, and realizing that it’s unfair to hold ourselves to an impossible standard.
Self-esteem versus self-acceptance
It is important to understand that self-acceptance and self-esteem are not the same. Self-esteem is about positively judging yourself and your abilities, often in comparison to others. Contrarily, self-acceptance is the act of embracing who you are. While self-esteem is subject to swings depending on outside factors and life events, self-acceptance is more fundamental and stable throughout time.
What makes self-acceptance difficult?
Many of us find it difficult to accept who we are because society encourages us to assign values to everything from an early age, including ourselves. Many of us are raised in a culture that encourages continual comparison, which can lead to inflated expectations, self-criticism, and feelings of inferiority. Self-talk that is negative is very widespread, even in early childhood.
The benefits of self-acceptance:
Again, self-acceptance can provide a more stable view of oneself compared to self-esteem, which is inherently comparison-based and can fluctuate. This could be the reason for the positive effects of self-acceptance on mental health that have been observed in research. One study found a correlation between “unconditional self-acceptance” and mood after exposure to negative events, and an inverse correlation with anxiety symptoms and narcissism.
Another study even found that self-acceptance decreased mortality risk by 19% and added three years of life, even when other factors were controlled for. A feeling of self-acceptance can help you achieve realistic goals, stabilize your relationships with others and yourself, manage mental illness, and generally feel better about yourself on a daily basis.
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How to Stop Self-Sabotage and Double Down on Your Healing
For so many of us, self-sabotage became a way of life. We often find ourselves between what we want and doing the complete opposite.
Those times you claim you want to stop smoking but end up lighting another cigarette, or declare your intention to lose weight but end up eating another cupcake, or when you stay in unhealthy relationships and become too attached to them.
We don’t sabotage ourselves because we are some hidden masochists without any sense of awareness. We often do it either because of fear of our greatness or because we don’t believe we deserve more than we are getting.
1. Identify moments of self-sabotage and set a goal
Examine your desires from the bottom of your heart. What motivates and excites you? What provides you calm and tranquility? What are your goals and dreams?
Then look at what you are doing at the moments of decisions when you are in these situations. Do you prone to give up on yourself or do you follow your desires and commitments?
Recognizing these times is essential to your development because they present a chance for transformation.
Once you know when you self-sabotage, start with setting one goal. Whether your objective is to get in shape, get a degree, start an internet business, develop your spirituality, or get over a traumatic experience from your childhood. I mean, opportunities are endless. Starting with 1 goal is enough.
Once you've decided on your precise objective, note the times and places when you most frequently undermine yourself. How do you proceed? How do you feel and what are your thoughts? Are you self-conscious? Feel scared? Do you lack self-assurance?
It’s okay to acknowledge what’s happening inside you, what you feel, or what you discover. It's acceptable to be flawed, to see your flaws, and to identify areas for improvement. That, in my opinion, takes bravery to stop, take a minute to reflect, and admit your shortcomings. Don't let it scare you.
2. Make a commitment
During my healing journey, I found the concept of self-love very confusing and frustrating since I struggled to identify what self-love was for me. I was advised to read a nice book, go have a massage, or buy myself something attractive.
Although I would do these things, they didn’t make me feel in love with myself. I discovered later on that self-love and self-care are two different things. Self-care acts include things like getting massages, getting manicures, shopping with friends, and smudging your home.
To me, loving yourself goes much deeper. Self-love is about doing things we don’t feel like doing, making decisions that are good for our soul but sometimes leave us sad. Walking away from something or someone you don't want to lose but must is a sign of self-love. You run the risk of losing yourself otherwise. Self-love is profound and soul-stirring.
I consider it an act of self-love when someone makes the commitment to cease self-sabotage. Healing occurs when you choose to overcome your triggers and unresolved feelings of self-doubt while first going against them. As a result, make loving commitments.
3. Forgive, forgive and forgive some more
The greatest irony of recovery that I have seen is that we become more critical and judgmental of ourselves the more self-aware we are of who we are and what we need to improve.
Therefore, I will promote the importance of self-forgiveness until my last breath. It's time for us all to accept that emotional healing is a complex, multifaceted, and ever-evolving process.
You are discovering disowned parts of yourself, realizing that you self-sabotage, and learning things about yourself that you were trying to ignore. This is an intimidating and disorganized process. Before any judgment and criticism step in, I invite you to recognize your courage and determination instead.
The most satisfying aspect of forgiveness is that it helps you grow, heal, and accomplish your goals much more quickly. I think we can all agree that feeling guilty or ashamed didn't help you achieve your goals. Therefore, it’s time to change the game by redefining how you approach yourself and how loving you become. Forgive yourself and let go of the judgment while you identify unhealthy patterns that arose from unhealed hurts.
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Step-by-Step Shadow Work Ritual
Shadow work is a potent form of self-reflection that entails discovering and integrating your unconscious, hidden sides. Having a shadow work ritual in place provides a structured and intentional space for delving into the depths of your psyche. Additionally, it makes the act of connecting with your shadow self more intentional and concentrated by establishing an empowering pattern.
The following steps can help you begin your shadow work routine:
Step 1: Set the Scene
Working in the shadows means having a private discussion with your shadow self. Establish a peaceful, cozy area where you won't be bothered. Use soft lighting, intention candles, sage or incense, and perhaps some calming music to set the atmosphere. I would recommend tuning in to theta waves or solfeggio frequencies. Try both and decide which one is more comfortable for you!
Recording your shadow work sessions is helpful to your progression, so you may also want to have a journal and pen nearby.
Step 2: Ground Yourself
Make yourself comfortable. Make sure you’re not wearing any restrictive or tight clothing. Take away anything that weighs you down.
Now inhale deeply from your abdomen. Breathe out through your lips.
What do you feel underneath you?
What can you hear?
Do you notice any scents in the air?
Is the air warm or cool?
Do you need to lower your shoulders, unclench your jaw, soften your brows, release your stomach?
There’s a little glowing red ball of light right underneath you. Say hello to your root chakra, little one .
Can you make it grow, until you’re able to safely hold it in your palms? Picture your hands feeling warm from a grandmother's touch. This little red ball of light likes to stay at the base of your spine, where it feels close to earth. It invites you to sit with it, to keep it warm and steady, where it can collaborate with the roots of the planet.
Let it remind you that you and earth are connected.
Step 3: Identify Triggers
During the process of centering oneself, did any feelings surface? If not, consider recent events or circumstances that made you feel strongly affected. Perhaps a persistently bothering event or an unresolved issue. Was there anything that happened in the last day or week that left you feeling afraid, confused, upset, or angry?
In your journal, note this trigger and your feelings about it. If you're not sure how to describe your sentiments, you can utilize terms from the wheel of emotions.
Step 4: Journaling
Begin to explore the emotions associated with your triggers. Recall that triggers are merely an impediment to the healing process. Write about anything and everything that seems relevant, even the silly details.
Allow yourself to feel compassion for your own humanness. Be open to delving deeper into your inner life. It's okay to be open and vulnerable. You become one with your shadow in this way.
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Mudras For Mental HealthMudras are ancient gestures used in yoga that are said to alter the flow of energy in your body.
You can release trapped energy and let it to flow more freely via your nadis (energy channels) by consciously channeling your energy.
You are also creating contact with the various nerve endings throughout your hands whenever you use a mudra, which undoubtedly impacts the way energy moves throughout your body on a measurable scientific level.
When you use mudras to balance your body, relax your mind, and facilitate energy flow, you can have a great impact on your general mental health whether you use them during the day or when practicing meditation.
Three particular mudras have been chosen that can be used to promote mental clarity and health: Apan Vayu Mudra, Gyan Mudra, Prana Mudra
1. Apan Vayu Mudra
To form this mudra, press the pad of your index finger to the base of your thumb. The pads of your middle and ring finger come to join the tip of your thumb while your pinky extends outward.
This mudra is believed to regulate your hormones and has been said to work very well for people who experience anxiety, impulsivity, and hyper-vigilance.
It is known to be a very powerful mudra in India and has been historically believed to prevent and treat cardiac problems like heart attacks. It is advised to practice this mudra for 30 to 45 minutes per day when used for this purpose.
The risk for cardiac disease is higher for people who experience severe anxiety as it tends to increase the heart rate and create stress on the heart, which makes this mudra a great one to practice to support overall health and foster the mind-body connection.
2. Gyan Mudra
This mudra is formed by touching the pads of the thumb and index finger, and relaxing the remaining fingers outward. It is the mudra you see most often when meditation is depicted or imitated in the media.
It has been said to facilitate mental alertness, memory, enhance mood, and connect you to Source and your Higher Self.
It is also said to eradicate the dull stagnant energy from the body. Some people report a strong sensation of energy buzzing and moving on the pads of the thumb and index finger, and this could be related to an energetic elimination of stuck energy.
3. Prana Mudra
To form this mudra, extend your index and middle finger outward, while touching the pads of your ring and pinky fingers to your thumb pad.
It is believed to improve your eye health and assist with combating fatigue by stimulating the dormant energy or prana within your body. It is called the prana mudra for this reason.
This mudra could be helpful for someone, who is experiencing hormonal imbalances that cause lethargy or symptoms of depression, to create more energy and liveliness.
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Pranic Healing
Pranic healing: What is it?
Pranic healing is a part of alternative therapies, a method of energy healing. Grand Master Choa Kok Sui founded it and actively promoted it. In Japan, prana is referred to as "ki" and in China as "chi." The word pranic was originated from a Sanskrit word ‘Prana’ which means life force.
Prana, or life force, is just energy. All matters in the universe are made up of energy. We are discussing more than simply our physical selves here. It is possible to measure our thoughts and feelings with the appropriate instruments, as they are also energy waves.
Your relationship ups and downs as well as the fluctuations in your income are all essentially energy patterns. And the most interesting part is that all humans have this natural ability to feel this energy and to modify it. But only a few of them can generally realize that and some of them use their knowledge to help others.
How did it come to being?
In the 1980s, Filipino Master Choa Kok Sui conducted an exhaustive investigation into the power of energy for healing. He compiled and synthesized the knowledge of the Chinese, Indian Rishis (Hindi: 'wise, saint'), Taoists and Tibetan monks and designed a practical system of scientifically documented healing called Pranic Healing.
This method of healing is based on the management of Prana and has been used for many years by oriental medicine with great success.
And, therefore, Master Choa - through the Institute for Inner Studies, established in 1987 by him and The World Pranic Healing Foundation, created in 1990 - decided to teach this practice to spread it and make it available to everyone.
And, although it does not replace the medicine practiced in Western hospitals, it does complement its results consistently and has achieved healing in cases of cancer, arthritis, migraines, chronic stress and gastritis, among other diseases.
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Coping With Low Self-Esteem
If you suffer from low self-esteem, it may be comforting to know that you are not alone. Fortunately, those struggling with negative self-images can develop a more positive outlook through counseling, challenging negative self-talk, and acknowledging their strengths.
Here are some useful suggestions for raising your self-esteem:
Consider how past experiences impact lack of self-worth: Recognizing possible reasons for poor self-esteem is the first step toward long-term improvement. You have the power to overcome these obstacles and boost your confidence.
Think about your strengths, skills, and abilities: To break out of a negative perspective, consider your positive values and strengths. Making a list of these qualities can assist in creating and maintaining a positive self-image.
Seek advice and reassurance from loved ones: When you find yourself at a loss for positive traits, ask your loved ones what they find admirable in you. The qualities you have undervalued or disregarded can surprise you.
Pretend you are talking to a family member or friend: Would you talk to people the same manner that you talk to yourself? You may realize how poorly you treat yourself when you think about saying negative things to people you love.
Challenge negative self-talk: Just like brushing your teeth, your self-talk has become second nature to you. Turning the tide on low self-esteem can be achieved in part by challenging negative self-talk.
Stop comparing yourself to others: If you automatically make comparisons, it can be difficult to overcome them. But you can refocus on the special and lovely qualities of your personality by slowing down the process and being present.
Stay physically active: Exercise is an external action to reinforce the idea you deserve to be healthy.
Work on being assertive: Speaking out for oneself will foster compassion, resilience, and self-assurance. As you express your demands, allow yourself to acknowledge and embrace the fact that everyone deserves respect and assistance.
Identify your triggers: You may set limits and treat yourself with grace in trying times by being aware of what brings on your low self-esteem.
Surround yourself with positive people: Negativity and viewing the worst in people and circumstances are the lifeblood of low self-esteem. Having a positive support system around you can help you see things differently in life.
Accept compliments: Hearing a new narrative from others can help you challenge negative internal beliefs.
Be patient with yourself: It takes time to develop and maintain self-worth. Knowing that you are moving in the correct way, concentrate on what you can do to get better right now.
From Karma Gaia
Why is setting healthy boundaries important?
Everybody has personal boundaries with which they would feel more at ease navigating life and relationships. The problem is that not everyone has the same boundaries, and most people aren't able to infer what the boundaries of another individual might be. This is especially true for people who may have lower emotional intelligence (EQ). Furthermore, they frequently stand to gain the most from having their own boundaries made explicit to them. Simply said, setting boundaries is telling someone else what you need in order to engage in good conversation. It's not always simple. It's possible that not everyone appreciates or comprehends your boundaries or the rationale behind them. However, you can't expect them to be obeyed if you don't establish those boundaries. It often takes courage and strength to set boundaries, but when you do so, you can feel comfortable knowing your lines have been set. Your needs have been communicated. You would also have the right to put more distance between you and that individual if they continued to cross your boundaries. Nobody is allowed to cross your limits. (However, it's equally important to remember that you do not have the right to walk on someone else's property as well.)
Tips for setting personal boundaries
Although they are crucial, boundaries are not always simple to draw. Many times, people are unsure about how to start or express their requirements to others. If you’re looking for a way to set your own personal boundaries, it may be a good idea first to consider what type of boundary you’re setting.
Emotional boundaries
We don't always think to set emotional boundaries until after one has already been crossed, and they frequently have to do with how other people treat and speak to us. This is OK, though.Imagine that you had a disagreement with someone and they called you a derogatory name. The greatest method to establish an emotional boundary with that individual when you have both calmed down is to:-Approach them.-Ask to speak about the argument.-Own any part you may have played in the argument going awry.-Tell them that you are not OK with name-calling and that you will need them to engage without stooping to that level in the future.
Your Life Path Number
Have you ever found yourself gazing at the clock at exactly 11:11? Or wondering why you so frequently meet people born on the same day of the month? Or why does your fortunate number appear in the strangest places? The revered, potent system of numerology dates back thousands of years. That system makes it simple to calculate Life Path Numbers, Destiny Numbers, and other fundamental numerological concepts.
How do you calculate your Numerology Life Path Number?
The easiest way to start working with numerology is by analyzing your unique date of birth. Numerology is all about getting to the root number. To do this, you simply reduce digits until you reach a single-digit number, excluding 11 and 22, which are considered Master Numbers. This single digit is your individual Life Path Number.
The Life Path Number is similar to your Sun Sign in astrology: It reveals your identity, including strengths, weaknesses, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path Number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future. Simply put, it creates an organized, structured system that illuminates your lived experiences.
Let's say your birthday is August 18, 1989. To calculate your Life Path Number, you will reduce each component of this date to a single digit:
The month, 8, remains a single digit = 8.
The date, 18, is reduced to 1 + 8 = 9.
The year, 1989, is reduced to 1 + 9 + 8 + 9. This equals 27. Then, 27 is reduced to 2 + 7 = 9.
Then, we add the reduced month, date, and year numbers (8 + 9 + 9) and arrive at 26. Finally, we add 2 + 6, and reach 8. If you were born on August 18, 1989, your Life Path Number is 8 (and you and I also share a birthday!).
It may seem daunting at first, but once you see it all written out this way, it becomes far less intimidating, right? Right!
You can check out this VIDEO on how to calculate your life path number if you need more help.
From Karma Gaia
Healing From Past Relationship Trauma
In the life of someone who is healing from a toxic relationship, trauma can cause havoc. A traumatized person tends to experience intense emotions. They tend to withdraw from society. Even those who they have trusted in the past may prove difficult to trust for many traumatized individuals.
When Does Relationship Trauma Occur?
Relationship trauma is not solely caused by physical assault. Additionally, emotional and psychological abuse may be the cause, and this may include:
One partner purposely humiliating the other
One partner making degrading comments about the other in private or public
The abuser constantly criticizing the other person
One partner making the other partner feel guilty for things that aren’t their fault
One partner trying to control the other’s life by telling them what they can and can’t do.
Symptoms of Relationship Trauma
A common trait of relationship trauma is low self-esteem. A traumatized person may apologize excessively, have unwanted or obsessive thoughts, and may have trouble concentrating and focusing.
Here are a few typical indicators of relationship trauma.
Unwanted and recurring flashbacks to horrific events
Feelings of shame or guilt
Sleep disturbances and nightmares
Trust issues
Feelings of suspicion. They often carry the burden of the past and are hypervigilant when interacting with people
Tips to Let Go of the Past
These are a few strategies for releasing the bonds of trauma.
Make a commitment to let go: Acknowledging that the past cannot control the course of your life and resolving to let go of the past is the first step towards letting go.
Feel the emotions: Memories of past events might arouse strong feelings and thoughts. Feel these feelings instead of suppressing them so you can figure out what went wrong. You can talk to your therapist or a friend about your feelings.
Get help: It seems reasonable to pursue individual counseling if you are unable to break free from a negative mental pattern on your own. Giving traumatized individuals the tools they need to deal with overwhelming thoughts and emotions is the primary goal of counseling.
Engage in mindfulness: Learn to focus on what’s happening in the present. Strive to be happy in the little things in life, schedule time for the important things, get outside more to spend time in the great outdoors, and incorporate meditation into your daily routine.
Think before reacting: Before reacting to a situation, take a moment and think of the consequences of your action. You will eventually get the hang of this, but it will require some practice.
From Karma Gaia
Get Out Of A Shame Spiral
What Is It?
Shame spirals are a particular type of negative emotion that can be very destructive. They are sometimes brought on by a sensation of embarrassment or unworthiness. The guilt leads to emotions of worthlessness, which in turn lead to greater shame and isolation. This downward spiral can be very difficult to break out of without help.
Shame triggers like rejection, failure, and disconnection can set off shame spirals. They often stem from feelings of perfectionism and anxiety.
How to Recognize a Shame Spiral
It can be challenging to identify shame spirals, particularly if you already frequently experience negative feelings toward yourself. There are a few distinct indicators, though, that can point to the fact that you are now experiencing one. They include:
Feeling intense shame and humiliation
Feeling like you are worth nothing
Feeling isolated and alone
Difficulty regulating your emotions
Acting out in destructive ways
Steps to Break the Shame Spiral
There is no one perfect approach to end a guilt spiral, as each scenario is unique. However, there are a few general steps that can be beneficial.
1. Acknowledge Your Feelings
First, you have to recognize what you’re feeling. It can be difficult to even recognize that you’re spiraling if you’re used to talking down to yourself often. You may also be tempted to simply ignore the feelings you’re having. Recognizing what’s happening with your emotions, and acknowledge that you need to make a change in your behavior to stop the negative train of thought.
2. Talk to Yourself Like a Friend
As strange as it may seem, speaking to yourself in the third person can assist you in breaking the pattern of unfavorable self-talk. We’re often lot tougher on ourselves than we are on our friends or even strangers, so imagine you’re talking to or about a friend instead of yourself. Recognize how you would extend them mercy or forgiveness for their misdeeds, and try to apply that same sentiment to yourself.
3. Get Grounded
This means that you need to get out of your head and into your body. One way to do this is to focus on your breath. A common exercise is to inhale for four seconds, hold for four seconds, and exhale for four seconds. Repeat this a few times until you feel more grounded.
To help you focus on what's going on around you rather than the thoughts inside your head, you can also try describing or observing your surroundings or the physical sensations you experience.
4. Get Support from Someone You Trust
One of the primary causes of shame spirals is isolation. According to well-known author and researcher Brene Brown, shame cannot endure when your thoughts are shared with others because it relies on privacy.
Make contact and establish a connection with others. Your support group could consist of friends, family, a support group, or a therapist. Regardless of who you choose to confide in about your feelings, they will probably be able to help you break the cycle by introducing new ideas, helping you see your thoughts more clearly, and helping you be kinder to yourself.
5. Take Action by Serving Someone Else
This step may seem counterintuitive; after all, when you’re in the middle of a crisis, it’s hard enough to take care of yourself, let alone other people. However, serving others is one of the best things you can do to change your attitude and thoughts if you find yourself stuck in a negative self-talk loop.
Serving others encourages us to be loving toward others, express gratitude for what we have, and engage in physical activity—all of which are the antithesis of being mired in self-pity. Even in extremely difficult circumstances, if you can find little ways to show kindness and serve others, it can have a significant effect on your mental health.
From Karma Gaia
MOON MAGIC
The moon has captured people's attention for ages with its enigmatic brightness and constantly shifting phases. An emblem transcending cultures and philosophies, it weaves a complex tapestry of symbolism and significance. We have explored the moon's influence in great detail, with everything from self-care routines adapted to each lunar phase to the electric resonance of crystals. Let us first explore the symbolism and old wisdom embodied by the moon herself, before we set off on this cosmic adventure.
What does the moon symbolize?
Cycles and Phases: The moon's ever-changing appearance symbolizes cycles and the passage of time. It's a reminder of the constant change in life and the natural ebb and flow of things.
Femininity and Motherhood: Often associated with female deities, the moon is seen as a symbol of femininity, motherhood, and nurturing energy. Its soft glow is often contrasted with the harsher, more masculine energy of the sun.
Emotions and Intuition: The moon is often linked to the emotional and subconscious aspect of the mind. It may symbolize intuition, dreams, and the unconscious.
Growth and Manifestation: The different phases of the moon are often used to symbolize stages of growth or the process of manifesting desires, especially in spiritual or mystical practices.
Illumination and Guidance: As a source of light in the darkness, the moon can symbolize illumination, insight, and guidance. It can represent a guiding force or clarity of thought in dark times.
Mystery and Magic: The moon's connection to the night and its influence on tides and nature have led to associations with mystery, magic, and otherworldly power.
Duality and Balance: The moon's relationship with the sun has led to it symbolizing duality, such as light/dark, male/female, conscious/unconscious. Its presence helps to create a balance between these opposites.
Transformation and Renewal: Its phases from new to full and back again make the moon a powerful symbol of transformation, renewal, and rebirth.
The Phases Of The Moon
There are eight main phases of the moon:
New Moon: The moon is entirely in shadow, and its surface appears dark. It's virtually invisible to the naked eye.
Waxing Crescent: A thin, silver crescent begins to appear on the right side of the moon. It's the first visible phase as the moon starts to grow larger.
First Quarter: Half of the moon is illuminated, forming a clear right-hand semicircle. This is the halfway point between the new moon and the full moon.
Waxing Gibbous: More than half of the moon is illuminated, but it's not yet full. The illuminated part continues to grow, covering the right side of the moon's surface.
Full Moon: The entire face of the moon is illuminated, forming a bright, full circle. It's the only time when the moon appears as a complete disc in the sky.
Waning Gibbous: The moon starts to shrink, and the illumination decreases on the right side. More than half is still visible, but it's visibly smaller than the full moon.
Last Quarter: Half of the moon is illuminated, forming a clear left-hand semicircle. It's the mirror image of the first quarter.
Waning Crescent: The moon continues to shrink, leaving a thin silver crescent on the left side. It's the last visible phase before returning to the new moon.
Live By The Moon’s Phases
New Moon: A Time for New Beginnings and Pure Potential
Best for: Setting new intentions, planting metaphorical seeds, and beginning new projects. A time for renewal and fresh starts.
How to Practice Self-Care: Embrace a quiet night in with a cozy blanket and your favorite PJs. Warm up a moon phase neck wrap, and make time for journaling about your goals and intentions, perhaps with a cleansing candle like Rosemary + Lemon wafting through the air.
Affirmation: I am open to new beginnings.
Crystal: Labradorite – This crystal can help you regain energy, heal physically, and nourish your spirit.
Scent: Rosemary + Lemon – A perfect blend for new beginnings, fresh starts, and setting new intentions.
Ritual: Pull a tarot or affirmation card for your upcoming cycle to help clarify your intentions, or try building a vision board for your specific intentions and manifestations for the lunar month ahead.
Journal Prompt: What new beginnings am I ready to embrace?
Physical Appearance: The New Moon appears as a completely dark disk in the sky, with no visible illumination from the sun.
This phase is an excellent time to plant metaphorical seeds, set goals for the future, and align with your deepest desires and dreams. The New Moon invites you to embrace new paths and possibilities, offering a fresh slate to write the next chapter of your life.
From Karma Gaia
25 Tips To Boost Mental Health
1. Track gratitude and achievement with a journal. Include 3 things you were grateful for and 3 things you were able to accomplish each day.
2. Start your day with a cup of coffee. Coffee consumption is linked to lower rates of depression. If you can’t drink coffee because of the caffeine, try another good-for-you drink like green tea.
3. Set up a getaway. It could be camping with friends or a trip to the tropics. The act of planning a vacation and having something to look forward to can boost your overall happiness for up to 8 weeks!
4, Work your strengths. Do something you're good at to build self-confidence, then tackle a tougher task.
5. Keep it cool for a good night's sleep. The optimal temperature for sleep is between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. "You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." - Martin Luther King, Jr. Think of something in your life you want to improve, and figure out what you can do to take a step in the right direction.
7. Experiment with a new recipe, write a poem, paint or try a Pinterest project. Creative expression and overall well-being are linked.
8. Show some love to someone in your life. Close, quality, relationships are key for a happy, healthy life.
9. Boost brainpower by treating yourself to a couple pieces of dark chocolate every few days. The flavonoids, caffeine, and theobromine in chocolate are thought to work together to improve alertness and mental skills.
10. “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you.” -Maya Angelou. If you have personal experience with mental illness or recovery, share on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr with #mentalillnessfeelslike. Check out what other people are saying here.
11. Sometimes, we don't need to add new activities to get more pleasure. We just need to soak up the joy in the ones we've already got. Trying to be optimistic doesn't mean ignoring the uglier sides of life. It just means focusing on the positive as much as possible.
12. Feeling anxious? Take a trip down memory lane and do some coloring for about 20 minutes to help you clear your mind. Pick a design that's geometric and a little complicated for the best effect. Check out hundreds of free printable coloring pages here.
13. Take time to laugh. Hang out with a funny friend, watch a comedy or check out cute videos online. Laughter helps reduce anxiety.
14. Go off the grid. Leave your smart phone at home for a day and disconnect from constant emails, alerts, and other interruptions. Spend time doing something fun with someone face-to-face.
15. Dance around while you do your housework. Not only will you get chores done, but dancing reduces levels of cortisol (the stress hormone), and increases endorphins (the body's "feel-good" chemicals).
16. Go ahead and yawn. Studies suggest that yawning helps cool the brain and improves alertness and mental efficiency.
17. Relax in a warm bath once a week. Try adding Epsom salts to soothe aches and pains and help boost magnesium levels, which can be depleted by stress.
18. Has something been bothering you? Let it all out…on paper. Writing about upsetting experiences can reduce symptoms of depression.
19. Spend some time with a furry friend. Time with animals lowers the stress hormone - cortisol, and boosts oxytocin - which stimulates feelings of happiness. If you don’t have a pet, hang out with a friend who does or volunteer at a shelter.
20. “What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when you bring what is within out into the world, miracles happen.” - Henry David Thoreau. Practice mindfulness by staying "in the present." Try these tips.
21. Be a tourist in your own town. Often times people only explore attractions on trips, but you may be surprised what cool things are in your own backyard.
22. Try prepping your lunches or picking out your clothes for the work week. You'll save some time in the mornings and have a sense of control about the week ahead.
23. Work some omega-3 fatty acids into your diet–they are linked to decreased rates of depression and schizophrenia among their many benefits. Fish oil supplements work, but eating your omega-3s in foods like wild salmon, flaxseeds or walnuts also helps build healthy gut bacteria.
24. Practice forgiveness - even if it's just forgiving that person who cut you off during your commute. People who forgive have better mental health and report being more satisfied with their lives.
25. "What appear to be calamities are often the sources of fortune." - Disraeli. Try to find the silver lining in something kind of cruddy that happened recently.
From Karma Gaia
Unleashing Your Superpower: The Magic Of Energy Healing…
What is Energy Healing and How Does it Work?
Energy healing is a holistic practice that aims to restore the balance and flow of the body's energy systems. Fundamentally, energy healing is predicated on the idea that the body is endowed with a life force, or "chi," that, when disturbed, can cause a variety of illnesses. The body's natural potential to heal itself is enhanced by the practitioner's skill to manage this life energy.
Knowing the Fundamentals of Energy Healing
The term "energy healing" refers to a variety of methods used to enhance, balance, and clear the body's energy systems. These methods could include crystal healing, Reiki, acupuncture, meditation, and so on; each provides a different way of promoting internal healing.
The Connection Between Energy and Healing
An individual's spiritual and emotional well-being are closely linked to energy healing. The practice aims to address the root causes of ailments, facilitating not only physical healing but also emotional and spiritual transformation.
The Role of Reiki in Energy Healing
Reiki is a Japanese healing method in which the healer channels energy via their hands to facilitate healing. This mild, non-invasive method is well-known for its capacity to ease pain, lower stress levels, and enhance general wellbeing.
Benefits of Energy Healing
The advantages of energy healing encompass the mental, emotional, and spiritual domains, providing a holistic outlook on well-being.
Physical Benefits of Energy Healing
By treating pain, inflammation, and other medical issues, energy healing is frequently linked to enhancing physical well-being. It has been acknowledged for its capacity to strengthen the body's innate healing processes and supplement traditional medicine.
Emotional and Mental Healing Through Energy Techniques
Energy healing offers a safe area for people to confront and recover from previous trauma, anxiety, and tension while also giving them a platform for emotional release and mental clarity. It promotes inner tranquility and mental health by reestablishing emotional balance.
Spiritual Awakening and Inner Transformation
Inner transformation and spiritual enlightenment are two of energy healing's most significant advantages. A strong sensation of oneness with the cosmos, profound insights, and an elevated sense of wellbeing and purpose are among the many experiences that practitioners share.
How to Tap into Your Energy Superpower
To unlock your energy superpower and find your intrinsic healing talents, it's important to investigate various energy healing modalities.
Examining Various Energy Healing Techniques
There are several energy healing modalities to investigate, such as Reiki, meditation, and crystal healing. Every practice provides a different method for utilizing the body's innate healing powers.
Including Energy Healing in Your Everyday Activities
It can be incredibly transformational to incorporate energy healing into your daily practice. Grounding exercises, breathwork, and mindfulness are simple practices that can support general well-being and help you maintain your connection to your inner energy.
The Potential of Energy Healing and Meditation
One of the most effective ways to unleash your energy superpower is through meditation. You may calm your mind, establish a stronger connection with your inner self, and develop a greater understanding of the energy systems in your body through meditation.
The Practice of Energy Healing for Others
A vital component of the energy healing path is realizing the importance of self-healing and leading energy healing sessions for others.
Conducting Energy Healing Sessions for Others
Being able to use energy techniques to heal others is a wonderful gift for practitioners. You can support those who are seeking your help in maintaining their balance and well-being by providing healing sessions.
Self-Healing's Place in Energy Practices
The core principle of energy practices is self-healing. It is possible to improve your own health and act as a healer for others by developing the ability to tune into your body's wisdom and healing frequencies.
Understanding Disease and Healing from an Energy Perspective
Taking an energy-based approach to illness and recovery offers a comprehensive view of wellness. Understanding the invisible energy imbalances underlying illnesses allows one to take a more holistic approach to recovery.
Embracing Your Inner Superpower: Practices and Insights
Insights from well-known energy healing practitioners as well as self-care routines can provide helpful direction for discovering and utilizing your inner superpower.
Self-Care Techniques to Unleash Your Superpower of Energy
Taking care of yourself is crucial to enhancing your energy superpower. You may keep your equilibrium and wellbeing by engaging in activities like yoga, walks in the outdoors, and energy-clearing rituals.
Insights from Known Users of Energy Healing Techniques
Learning from individuals who have harnessed the power of energy healing can offer inspiration and wisdom. You can use their wisdom and experiences as a roadmap for your own life-changing journey.
The Precious Link Between Spirituality and Energy Healing
Spirituality and energy healing are closely related because energy healing provides a sacred method of well-being that goes beyond the material world. Understanding the innate relationship between spirituality and energy healing can lead to deep inner calm and transformation.
From Karma Gaia
Five Ways to Find Freedom and Free Your Energy
FROM EMOTIONS
We can't live without them or with them, but we also can't let any one feeling rule us. We will naturally experience a range of emotions on any given day, for better or worse, and it's all too easy to get sucked into them without even understanding the influence they have over us. Enter interpersonal interactions, and that’s a whole other network to navigate, since now we’re processing not only our own emotions but compiling them with someone else’s. It’s perfectly fine to stop the wheel and step off. Better yet, learn to protect yourself from the onslaught of other people’s energies.
FROM ATTACHMENT TO OUTCOMES
Fear of the unknown and worry about potential future events are major causes of anxiety. We conjure up intricate what-if scenarios that are so grotesque that we tell ourselves they will end disastrously, and then we bitterly admit that we "knew that would happen" when they actually do. Except, why couldn’t good have happened instead? What if we channeled that attention and energy into envisioning ourselves on the other side of the scenario with the preferred happy ending?
FROM PEOPLE AND THINGS
It is rare that we can find happiness in goods or others. We have to allow ourselves to be content without them. If not, we'll always fall into a pit of disappointment and hopelessness. People disappoint. Things are not satisfactory. An outward-focused search for happiness or validation gives imperfect entities the power over us without even fulfilling the inner void. Let go of a need to own them. Give up expecting them to provide for you when they are unable to. Give up the need to win the approval of others.
FROM THE PAST
It is impossible to reverse what has occurred, and although it might give rise to emotions such as blame, remorse, regret, or rage, those feelings are unbearably weighty. Although accepting that we cannot go back in time and stop trying to justify our actions frees us, it also enables us to draw lessons from the past and avoid repeating or recreating it. When we accept that the past is what it was and no longer needs to be anything more, we can embrace forgiveness. Deciding it’s okay that “it was what it was” is not condoning what happened or absolving involved parties. It simply entails cutting your connection to the past in order to go on and forge a distinct future without having to drag it with you.
FROM LIMITING BELIEFS
How frequently do we base our decisions on presumptions? When we create realities based on such, may we possibly be restricting ourselves and blocking other outcomes? Absolutely. Sometimes it’s hard to see our own worth and recognize the reality of all that we bring to the proverbial table. We so frequently put ourselves in our own way and let our fear of failing to keep us from even considering the possibilities that might arise if we were to stretch our goals and have faith in ourselves. Let’s change the narrative for good.
The Astrological Body
We are made of star stuff and there's a map for your own personal galaxy.
Just as the movement of the heavens was believed to influence the weather, so it was believed that it could influence human physiology. The set of correspondences between the human and the universe has become known by the shorthand "microcosm/macrocosm". Hearkening to Platonic ideas, the microcosm of the human body was thought to contain cosmic relationships of the macrocosm of the universe. Each part of the body was associated with astrological signs:
Aries: Head, eyes, adrenals, blood pressure.
Taurus: Neck, throat, shoulders, ears.
Gemini: Lungs, nerves, arms, heads [sic], fingers.
Cancer: Chest wall, breasts, some body fluids.
Leo: Heart, spine, upper back, spleen.
Virgo: Abdomen, intestines, gallbladder, pancreas, liver.
Libra: Lower back, hips, kidneys, endocrines.
Scorpio: Reproductive organs, pelvis, urinary bladder, rectum.
Sagittarius: Thighs, legs.
Capricorn: Knees, bones, skin.
Aquarius: Ankles, blood vessels.
Pisces: Feet, some body fluids.
So how can you use the Astrological Body Map:
To illustrate the zodiac's interaction with our body.
To understand out natal chart in a whole new way!
To map out imbalances of the body, giving us a visual tool to use for healing work.
In ritual and charm work, including sigils, matrix-making, and remote healing,