OUR ENERGETIC SELF
The dominant mode of our “normal” consciousness is one of perceived separation – a feeling of being distinct and isolated from everything else. Yet, the underlying reality is one of profound and intricate interconnectedness with all life and all of creation.
This illusory sense of separation can lead us to believe in our ability to deceive, to present a facade that contradicts our inner thoughts and actions. In doing so, we sacrifice authenticity and genuine expression.
Furthermore, this feeling of being cut off breeds loneliness, a fundamental human experience often only alleviated by close companionship.
However, spiritual development allows us to transcend this illusion and perceive the energetic web that connects all forms of life, naturally dissolving the feeling of isolation. There are intentional practices we can undertake to cultivate a greater awareness of these energetic bonds.
Every living thing, including ourselves, vibrates with its own energetic field. With focused attunement, we can learn to sense the unique energy signature of another being. Moreover, through disciplined concentration, we can consciously direct our focused mental energy towards the energetic field of another living entity.
I invite you to explore this connection through a simple exercise with a plant that resonates with you, perhaps a tree. Standing mindfully, place your hands upon it, engage with it through words, and intentionally ask to perceive its energetic presence. If you feel drawn to, also request its healing influence.
As we cultivate a deeper sensitivity to these fundamental energetic fields, we simultaneously awaken to a more profound understanding of our own true nature, which at its essence is pure, vibrant energy.
