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*Your Energy System and the Law of
Attraction
*All Clear: Healing with Your Personal Energy System
This article appeared in the summer 2007 edition of Spirit of Change magazine.
Your Energy System and The Law of Attraction
By Judy Christine Copp, M.Ed, RPP, RMT
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| The human energy system includes the upward and downward flow of universal energy into the body and seven major chakras. When our energy system is clear, we are able to project positive energy, one of the key elements required to fulfill the law of attraction. |
The best-selling DVD movie, The Secret, wonderfully explores the law of attraction through the voices and ideas of several scholars, and has inspired many of us to take deeper notice of our thoughts, feelings and intentions. The law of attraction states that we attract to ourselves, both consciously and unconsciously, whatever we give our attention to. This attraction occurs whether our focus is to have something or to not have something. Therefore, to attract what we really want, we should use only positive thoughts and feelings to bring it forth.
The law of attraction can best be explained as universal energy which obeys the science of physics based on these three principles: 1) everything is energy; 2) energy follows thought; 3) what you focus on you get more of. We are like cosmic magnets. Our thoughts and feelings send out a vibration, and universal energy matches our vibration by giving us more of the same, resonant energy.
The benefits of positive thinking are not new or secret. But because The Secret bundles its messages in such an uplifting way, it refreshes our perception of ourselves as magnificent creators. However, even if we’ve been practicing the concepts brought out so clearly in the movie, we often still experience wanting something for years, doing all the “right” affirmations, intentions, inspired actions and visualizations, only to find our efforts lead nowhere. The relationship is still missing, the job remains unfulfilling, and the new years resolutions go poof! after 60 days.
Why does this happen? First, we are not alone in the creative process. Our soul is at work, and sometimes our soul knows best what is in our highest good or what lessons we require for our soul growth. These may not be apparent to our conscious mind. Second, divine timing. Sometimes the universe simply asks us to wait until the timing is right. The third factor of manifestation is our own personal energy system which can both support and/or challenge our abilities. Clearing our energy system is a key element required to fulfill the law of attraction.
The human energy system includes the upward and downward flow of universal energy into the human body and the seven major chakras, or energy vortices, which attach to the spinal column. These and other parts of our energy system are very dynamic and change quickly based on what we think and feel. If our thoughts are not positive, our energy system reacts by pulling in negative energy and can become blocked. Old behavior patterns repeat themselves, preventing us from moving towards our greatest intentions. When our energy system is clear, however, we are able to project positive energy, one of the key elements required to fulfill the law of attraction.
Clearing Your Energy System
Thoughts have energy that instantly impacts our energy system. Have you ever felt like you received a sudden jolt around your abdomen during an uncomfortable exchange with someone? It’s because your third chakra, your area of personal power, became blocked because of your thought about the person or situation. If you’ve ever seen a loved one and your heart became full, it’s because your heart chakra responded to your thoughts by opening up and magnifying itself.
Once you have a thought that produces joy, your energy system responds by aligning with the highest aspects of your self. Experiences of joy from the past and the present come flooding toward you adding to the joy of the moment. It’s the same with sadness. A little sadness can bring forth a flood of sadness, especially from the past. So, whether we produce thoughts that make us feel good or produce thoughts that make us feel bad, we will attract similar energy to us.
When we feel really, really, good is the best and most effective time to decide on our intentions and to manifest what we want because our energy system is running at peak cycle. Our energy is beaming positive vibrations outward, so what we get back from the universe is more positive vibrations. This creates a clear path to create the new job, new relationship, financial abundance, regular yoga practice or whatever it is we want to manifest. When our energy system requires repair, we stay on “auto pilot,” repeating the same mental, emotional and behavioral patterns in spite of wanting and intending change. We can waver with our choices, question too much, put off actions and delay making decisions.
Universal energy has both an upward and a downward flow through the body. The upward flow of energy is from the earth and liberates us. When clear, this energy flow can release us from fixed ideas or patterns that aren’t helpful. The downward flow of energy comes in through the crown of the head and is the energy of manifestation. When this flow is clear, we get ideas and inspiration from our upper chakras and we act on them using our lower chakras. So, if there is a block in the upper flow of energy, we stay fixed in our thoughts and behaviors that might be preventing us from creating more of who we are and what we want. If there is a block in the downward flow, we can have ideas but we are unable to manifest them into the world.
All of your thoughts, feelings and vibrations create your aura, the field of universal energy surrounding your body. The aura is your personal energy climate which travels with you throughout the day, attracting positive and negative experiences which match its unique vibration. This universal energy also runs through the chakras. The seven major chakras govern different aspects of our consciousness and influence how we feel, act and manifest.
Crown Chakra
The crown chakra, at the top of the head, is where our Divine Self connects to the human form and where we experience oneness with the universe. This is where we receive divine wisdom and the flow of higher light. This chakra works to support the whole system by bringing in clear, cosmic energy and releasing energy not required by the system. A blocked crown chakra could hold us stuck to unwanted beliefs or create confusion or closed-mindedness, inhibiting our manifestation process.
Third Eye
The third eye, located about an inch above the bridge of the nose, is where we receive inspiration and intuition, and where we connect with other dimensional realms. With a clear third eye we will be open to a flow of new ideas, but if the third eye is not clear, we will stay in our patterns of thinking. A blocked third eye inhibits our imagination and ability to see alternatives. We could be drawn to fantasies, illusions or obsessions rather than intuition and inspiration.
Throat Chakra
When our throat chakra is clear, we easily speak our truth and connect with others through our voice, our communication. If the throat chakra is blocked, energy which is normally expressed through the use of our voice will flow to another chakra as blocked energy. The throat chakra expresses our creative identity and is an important part of creating and acting on our intentions.
Heart Chakra
While the throat chakra is expressive, the heart chakra is receptive and therefore can clog easily. When the heart chakra is blocked we have sadness; when it’s clear we access joy. A closed heart chakra can keep us from connecting with others or from moving on from past hurts. When we release grief and loss through forgiveness and love, we attract to us the love we want in our lives.
Third Chakra
The third chakra, located above the belly button, helps us manifest all of who we are including our values, visions and goals. It’s where we hold our sense of self and use our personal power to carry out our intentions. Governed by the fire element, the third chakra is where we take action. When blocked, we don’t have enough fire, or energy, to act. We can become passive and unable to muster up the discipline, courage or confidence required to create what we want.
Second Chakra
second chakra, located below the belly button, is where we feel and attract resonant energy to us. It magnifies the Law of Attraction. This is also where we hold to old belief systems. If the second chakra is blocked we could feel guilty, untrusting or fearful of change. With a clear second chakra, we embrace change and attract more of what we really want. Governed by the element of water, it’s important this chakra be in a flowing state. Emotions need to be in motion — flowing through us so we don’t stay stuck in our stuff!
Base Chakra
Located at the base of the spine and governed by the earth element, the base chakra provides grounding and support for the entire energy system. It is the last chakra in the downward flow of universal energy and is the foundation for materializing our ideas and intentions. When blocked, the base chakra can bring about fear of survival and attract energy that makes manifestation difficult.
The condition of the human energy system influences how effectively we are able to work with the law of attraction because the energy system is the vibrational force that attracts people, circumstances and events to us. While positive thoughts and feelings have an instant impact on the energy system, some energies have been manifested on a denser, physical level. The mind stores impressions of everything it perceives and our emotional body stores our experiences. Sadness, self-doubt, anger or any negative thoughts or behavior patterns that have built up over time create blockages in the energy system that need to be released before we can create change.
A block means the energy is not in motion and we can’t access the higher aspects of ourselves. All energy healing modalities — Reiki, Healing Touch, shiatsu, polarity therapy and many more — work to release energy blocks and can make the difference between staying stuck and moving on. Energy healing releases negativity, resistance and unwanted habits to free us in our creative process and gives us the “juice” to be inspired and make things happen. Regular energy healing sessions keep the system clear and work through behavioral and emotional patterns that can affect our creative process.
One of the simplest messages in “The Secret” is to discover what gives you joy and do more of it. Since our feelings send a vibration out into the universe, I can’t think of a better gift to give ourselves and the world right now.
Judy Christine Copp, M.Ed, RPP, RMT is a workshop leader and
practitioner of various energy healing methods, including Polarity
Therapy,. RYSE, massage and Reiki. She may be reached
at http://www.ahigherbalance.com
or
781-639-1236.
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All Clear: Healing With Your Personal Energy System
This article appeared in the summer 2006 edition of Spirit of Change magazine.
By Judy Christine Copp, M.Ed, RPP, RMT
The human energy system is very dynamic, changing its patterns at any given moment, depending on how we think, feel or react in any situation. We all have days or moments when we feel vibrant, alive, inspired, enthusiastic and creative. We manifest our ideas easily, and we are in touch with our joy. When in this state, our energy system is clear and aligned. Also, we have days or moments when we feel “stuck”…we can’t seem to get motivated, or we are tired, sad, irritable or angry. These conditions show up in our energy system as energy “blocks.”
The human energy system consists of several components. There are seven main energy centers, or chakras--invisible vortexes that take in and release cosmic energy. Each chakra attaches to the spinal column and governs an aspect of your self. For example, the 7th chakra at the crown of the head relates to your divine wisdom; the 3rd eye, your intuition; the throat chakra, your self-expression; the heart chakra, your love nature (see more about the chakras in the chakra chart.). Your energy system also includes the seven layers of your aura, and the ida and pingala -- two energy “tubes” that carry energy up and down the spine to clear the nervous system.
Any aspect of your energy system can become clogged, torn or blocked, causing you to loose life force and feel less than vibrant or joyful. When blocked, you react easily to certain “triggers” – situations or people that may cause uncertainty, pain, or disempowerment. But just as your energy system responds to your thoughts, feelings and reactions, your thoughts feelings and reactions can respond to your energy system…it works both ways. When your energy system is clear and aligned, those same triggers may exist, but you react in a way that is balanced and empowered.
An energy healer works to align your energy system so you can manifest the best of who you are and who you are becoming. You can also use self-help techniques. Many healing modalities include a self-healing component, and some require only brief training. With Reiki you can balance your chakras by directing universal energy through your hands. The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) has a gentle self-tapping sequence that releases emotions as well as dysfunctional patterns such as food addictions, nail biting or smoking. With Jin Shin Jyutsu, you can hold “energy locks” in combination to restore energy flow, or, hold the thumb or fingers to release negative emotions. Holding the thumb releases worry; the index finger, fear; the middle finger, anger; the ring finger, sadness; and the little finger, pretense. With the self-healing component of RYSE® (Realizing Your Sublime Energies) you perceive and clear your energy system through visualization and affirmation. Because energy follows thought, you can raise your vibration instantly, in any situation.
The more aware you are of yourself as an energetic being, the more you can control and influence your energy system. Everyone has personal aspects that show up in different situations or with different people. One way to look at these aspects is through the nature of “subpersonalities” and their positive and negative poles. The part of us experiencing fear has a resonant energy of courage. The aspect of us who is sad is the one who also knows joy. Subpersonalities can appear suddenly, even from a small event. The event triggers a memory, often unconscious, of another event earlier in life. The boss who lets your good work go unrecognized brings up unconscious memories of a critical parent. An inattentive partner may bring strong reactions of abandonment that have more to do with an absent father. The energy system then replicates the energetic patterns from that previous time…the heart chakra constricts, the third chakra clogs and looses power, your throat chakra closes and you are unable to speak your truth.
When you experience yourself in this state, remember you are an energetic being, know you can change your energy system, then, change it. What aspect of you is sad? Who is angry? Who feels abandoned? Know that it is not you, but an unfulfilled aspect of you that can be cleared. Call upon your joy, courage and personal power. Recall a time when you were happy and fulfilled. Visualize your energy system at its highest, brightest, most beautiful state. Energy follows thought. With practice, you are in control!
Other self-help techniques include yoga, meditation or conscious movement like Tai Chi or Qi Gong. Walking, jogging, healthy eating or being outdoors in nature can help clear the energy system, because our energy system responds to openness in our bodies, minds and feelings. However, an energy healing session can be very beneficial to help you deeply let go of past hurts and any ongoing dysfunctional patterns of thinking, reacting or behaving.
Once you experience yourself with a clear, aligned energy field, you begin to think, feel and respond in an optimistic, healthy way. This means you can make positive choices and move forward in a way that represents all of who you are. It’s very empowering!
Chakra Chart (Simplified)
Each chakra relates to a different aspect of ourselves
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Chakra |
Location |
Key Principle |
Blocked chakra results in: |
Cleared chakra results in:
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1st |
Base of spine |
Survival |
Fear |
Security |
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2nd |
Lower abdomen |
Trust |
Excessive boundaries |
Healthy boundaries |
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3rd |
Upper abdomen |
Action |
Weak will |
Spontaneity |
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4th |
Heart |
Love |
Separation |
Caring, compassion |
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5th |
Throat |
Expression |
Talking too much/too little |
Clear Communication |
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6th |
Third eye |
Intuition, inspiration |
Fantasy, delusions |
Insight, imagination, intuition |
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7th |
Crown of head |
Self-realization |
Confusion |
Wisdom, connection to spirit |
Judy Christine Copp, M.Ed, RPP, RMT is a Polarity Therapist, RYSE® and massage therapist and Reiki Master Teacher in Salem and Marblehead, MA. She provides private healing sessions and conducts transformational programs, RYSE® energy awareness training, Reiki certification classes and other groups. She may be reached at 781-639-1236 or www.ahigherbalance.com.
