{"id":32169,"date":"2016-06-21T06:00:54","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T13:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/?p=32169"},"modified":"2016-06-16T12:35:11","modified_gmt":"2016-06-16T19:35:11","slug":"seeking-source-energy-in-search-of-lost-connectivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/seeking-source-energy-in-search-of-lost-connectivity-0621164","title":{"rendered":"Seeking Source Energy: In Search of Lost Connectivity"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AAs children we have boundless curiosity, energy, and a feeling of connectedness with all that is. Our natural instinct is often to let ourselves be molded by the land and the sky, for we are animals imbued with spirit first and humans with thinking minds second. Spared the influence of our civilization\u2019s dualistic thinking, we likely would have maintained the connection between body, mind, and spirit, as well as our heart-connection with the universe. How can we rediscover this kind of connectivity in this time of high-speed, high-tech upheaval? It\u2019s a journey that each person must take for themselves.<\/p>\n

Ever felt energized by an inspiring movie, transformed by a great symphony, or held spellbound by a life-affirming book? Did you walk away with a deep sense of satisfaction, only to say to a friend, \u201cThat made everything in life seem to make sense. It\u2019s too bad life isn\u2019t really like that!\u201d But perhaps it’s possible life can be more like that, simply with a greater sense of clarity. If life seems a puzzle, you may simply be missing some of the pieces!<\/p>\n

Perhaps you have glimpsed the potential for connectivity that surrounds us all the time. The quest for this holism can take a lifetime, but it is worth the trip. And if you are seeking recovery\u2014whether from trauma, incest<\/a>, other sexual abuse<\/a>, cultural oppression, addiction<\/a>, or something else\u2014you are in fact seeking to rediscover the holistic state. They are one and the same.<\/p>\n

My work is based on these principles: we have all\u00a0suffered emotional or physical trauma<\/a> to our\u00a0natural emergent energies at some stage in development; we all have moments of dissociation<\/a> and separation from ourselves; and we are all consciously or unconsciously seeking a more holistic connection with the universe. I truly believe we can help each other succeed, just by speaking our truth as we discover it. This journey toward complete recovery offers the opportunity to connect with not only other sentient beings, but with the planet as a whole. Thus, those on this path may find themselves in a\u00a0position to trigger global transformation.

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Connecting with Source Energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In recent years I have gone beyond fostering greater connectivity with the human race and the earth as a whole, as wonderful and as healing as that is. I have found\u00a0a kind of broadband connectivity of the spirit, which can address any issue, to link up to what\u00a0I have gradually come to know as \u201cThe Source.\u201d<\/p>\n

I use\u00a0\u201cThe Source\u201d\u00a0to\u00a0refer to a place where all healing and creative ideas and energies ultimately come from. It is not a physical place but\u00a0a place in consciousness, one where we can tap into the essence of the life force itself. This life force, also called source energy, flows through and connects all things. Everything that exists is a manifestation of this life energy. By becoming more attuned to this gold mine of consciousness and working with it, we can\u00a0make our lives miraculous beyond anything we can imagine.<\/p>\n

There are many valuable pathways for discovering and working with source energy: meditation, trauma resolution, and creative pursuits are a few of these. I do what is called\u00a0focalizing<\/a>. Both a healing modality and a creative process, focalizing can foster the continuous flow of energy through us and help this energy express\u00a0itself with clarity.<\/p>\n

We can call this source energy a spirit, God, a higher power, or the universe, but it is definitely an enlivening\u00a0current we can feel in our bones. Some may\u00a0experience it as a vibration, some as stillness, others as a presence. Still others may simply feel\u00a0totally awake and connected. However you describe it, the source energy is the universal force found in all living beings. Filled with universal intelligence, it\u00a0explains how plants know how to align themselves towards the sun. By the same token, it is there inside us and can help us make our decisions, especially\u00a0when we listen to what our bodies are telling us.<\/p>\n

Three things may\u00a0block us from experiencing the source energy:<\/p>\n

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  1. Distracting\u00a0thoughts (often based on past conditioning)<\/li>\n
  2. Unresolved trauma<\/li>\n
  3. Sexual barriers and frustrations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Conditioned thinking makes it difficult for us to shift to new ways of perceiving and healing our lives, which can limit us to past experiences and exposures. It regurgitates old data and story lines based on our personal history or what we have been told. Both a healing modality and a creative process, focalizing can foster the continuous flow of energy through us and help this energy express\u00a0itself with clarity.<\/span>\u00a0The conditioned mind does not tolerate intricacy well and may experience difficulty with love, joy, and other\u00a0textured nuances of life.\u00a0Without a new set of tools and a fresh way of seeing, the mind can paralyze us and block our best path forward. On the other hand, the heart\u2019s intelligence thrives on intricacy and nuance, on\u00a0connectivity to deep ancestral roots. It speaks to us through felt sensations of our bodies and sensory perceptions that can guide the next steps in our personal evolution. Focalizing\u00a0may be\u00a0so\u00a0effective\u00a0because in the process the mind is\u00a0respectfully set aside while the heart guides us through a natural and fulfilling process of connectivity.<\/p>\n

    As we host source energy\u00a0we may become\u00a0conscious of the role the body plays in shaping the mind and our moment-to-moment experience. It can allow\u00a0a subtle shift from feeling with the senses to feeling with awareness. When we direct our minds to be aware, we may be able to\u00a0feel subtle options: a wider range of choices\u00a0than what\u00a0we can access via mere thinking alone.<\/p>\n

    Hosting this\u00a0energy can be as simple as taking a deep breath. We can also practice what\u2019s called a \u201cbody drop.” In a body drop,\u00a0awareness focuses\u00a0on deeply relaxing the body while staying connected to it. We might think of this as “striving only to be.” When we give ourselves a quiet pause, we can gain flexibility, in the shift between the outwardly focused mind and the subtler inner mind that uses felt awareness. When this skill is developed, we may be better able to use both levels of awareness fluidly and develop a fresh sense of inner knowing.<\/p>\n

    This practice can unify the imaginary separation of body, mind, and nature and enliven source energy to offer guidance. In this embodied state our experience of time collapses, allowing us to connect with imagery and perceptions that are often deeply informative. This focalizing is a way of rediscovering the lost connectivity we can glimpse in the eyes of wild animals and children all over the world.<\/p>\n

    Contentment and happiness do not come from waving a magic wand or snapping our fingers. They are\u00a0choices that include a deep level of acceptance for things being exactly as they are and respect for present realities, as reality is always changing. Don\u2019t disconnect with reality. Accept things as they\u00a0are and then allow source energy to transform them.<\/p>\n

    It is important to keep sustaining, hosting, and relying on the established connection to source energy in order to keep this loving relationship with spirit vibrant and alive. We can often do this\u00a0with gratitude. If we ever reach the point where we feel we are lacking gratitude for being alive, we simply need to un-separate ourselves from the source energy. I believe we can’t help but feel happy, playful, and grateful when connected\u00a0with the wellspring of spiritual creativity. Releasing our preconditioned concepts of who we are\u00a0can help us become\u00a0one with the source energy. Through this, we can become the change we wish to see in the world, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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