WARDING [CordRemoval]-2.Txt This file edited 7/28/11, 8/6/11 to include Intro & more perspectives & techniques <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> ======= OUTLINE ======= * Intro * Other Considerations * Rita Gold's Barrier or Shield * Author Information, Copyright Regulations/Policy & Disclaimer <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> ================== Intro by Chris Pringer =========================== *Cords* are emotional (some would say 'empathic' or 'psychic') connections to other people. The most common example is a mother's connection to her son or daughter. Most people are unaware of them. Twins often have such cords. But more subtle are those between mates and lovers, and anyone you have strong emotional connections with, or have attachment to his/her healing as a result of your investment of time and energy. Including with people in ones past who are not (consciously) thought about anymore, whether the emotions are positive or negative. The essential point here is that cords are related to boundaries. And most can be related to energy integrity, just as walls are related to security. And although most people may not be aware of having such attachments, let alone what it's actually about, let alone it's critical relationship to burnout. And And that's why it's good to become aware of these cords and to cut or attinuate/qualify some of them. Because these energy dynamics are actually big factors for many people in the health service trades. Hint for those who like to contemplate or apply these considerations: Cording has a great deal to do with attitudes, definitions, conscious and often unconscious beliefs. That includes about *caring* (compassion vs sympathy), expectations of results for your caring, *responsibility* (for whom and what), as well as *intimacy* - but not necessarily the latter for any given situation. There are techniques and systems for dealing with these attitudes, in case you wondered. For now you might look for essays (also linked via the Body-Mind Integration home page): * "Compassion, Healing, and The Practitioner - and Detouring 'Burn-out'" (http://www.chalicebridge.com/Compassion.html) and * "Questions for Boundaries" (http://www.chalicebridge.com/Boundary-Qs.html) - boundaries being as much about communications as it may be for many other aspects. There are instructive essays for dealing with cording via the TEXT files in the "Files" folder at my site: * http://www.chalicebridge.com/Files/WARDING[CordRemoval]-2.Txt (THIS FILE) * http://www.chalicebridge.com/Files/ChalcStrmgTubeOLight-12pt.txt) Related: * "The Use Of Questions In Effective Affirmation Therapy & Sample Positive Response Questions (PRQ's)" at http://www.chalicebridge.com/PRQsTheorySamples.html For context and basis on natural/bio-energetics, good introductory information is available through these TEXT files: * http://www.chalicebridge.com/Files/EnergyTherapies.txt * http://www.chalicebridge.com/Files/HumanEnergyFields.txt Thank you, -Chris Pringer <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> ================== Other Considerations =========================== === === Energy Redistribution === === Freeing up, dispersing, and redistributing the energy [ie: in/from tummy], so you'll have it available for the rest of your body, to do all the other things you really want to do, as well as for clearing anxiety. Essentially, "I see and feel energy flowing outward through the rest of my body, out my hands and feet and top of my head as needed and where needed throughout my whole body-mind." You can add, "I am refreshing the energy as needed by opening the 'doors' of my crown, feet, and hand chakras to Divine energy as/when/to the degree most needed." And as needed, "I am protected in a tube of violet light..." considering your needs for working with cords (see section on Cord Clearing further below). And then, one of the best I know to precede and/or follow that essential affirmation/visualization is the "Basic Qigong" (my own current rendition of Life Gate Activation and a little more) === === "Basic Qigong" (my own simplified rendition of) === === Breathing in from Center of the Earth (Mother Earth) through your feet (standing comfortably as you can with your knees flexed a little), to your Lumbar (low back) and Kidney area, "Filling" that area with the energy of that, then breathing out while focusing on your heart/lungs and hands. After getting that visual/focus/feeling down (5 or 6 breathing cycles perhaps), continue all that except on the exhale, focus increasingly on the heart feeding the energy to and through your hands as they face each other. Move your hands closer and farther apart (any amount of distance) until you feel the energy flowing the most. Focus more breathing cycles with hands at that distance (where you felt it the most), then put your hands on either side of one of your knees, or anywhere else you want to direct the energy. You can waft the energy into the sphere surrounding and pervading your entire body if you like (distributing it), making it available to any/all systems that need it. ie: Liver, Lymphatic system(s). === === Power of the Spoken word & "Gestalt Positivity" as related to Pain === === I like to call the more gestalt approach used here (at this site) "Gestalt Positivity", because it doesn't deny the value, certainly not the reality, of "the feeling stuff" or chronic pain. While at the same time it helps build depth, overall context, and therefore stability as well as appropriate regard for effective (and long term) life plan development. Whether toward improving one's habits, attitudes, vocational goal accomplishment, or health, freedom from pain, clarity of mind, etc. You may notice that many of the samples in the next section are about dealing with ones own processes in self-regard, dealing with emotions, other self-development, and even designing and using affirmations. ---- Reminder for general maintenance: The Power of the Spoken word as related to acute pain (or semi-acute from re-injury): The natural form of affirmation: simply using "I am" with awareness - w/o increasing one's focus on anxiety or stress-producing aspects any more than necessary to manage a situation productively or constructively. Building and cleansing "In my speech, I only follow the words 'I am' with things I want to reinforce in my life or Being, and am reducing my following that with anything less supportive of my plans and goals. When I feel it is necessary to speak of my challenges to other people, I creatively and abundantly use verbs in the past tense, particularly such as 'was', 'have been', or 'has been', realizing that the latter two can mean 'up to now' - which is really all I know for sure, or has actually been the case." And that slides easily under the radar of those who might expect us to play "it's so terrible" with them (per Eric Burns *The Games People Play*). ---- On the other hand, when you're *in therapy*: Here, feelings just need to flow. And yet, even then, there is a difference between that and talking from the head, which comes in and talks - *re-plays recordings of descriptions* - ABOUT how bad things "are", instead of being present with present feelings. [n. 8/7/11] <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> ================== Rita Gold's Barrier or Shield =========================== ~~~~ From Rita Gold: Here is a description of the way that Lyra and I produce a barrier or shield: First, visualize yourself as surrounded by the universal life force (white light), which indeed you are. Open up your crown chakra (the top of your head) and pull in the light, starting from about 3 feet above your head, down through your spine and all the way to your heart-like a pole of light from above your head to your heart. From your heart, radiate the light outward until it flows through your arms, your hands, your legs, and toes, and every part of your body. Then continue to radiate the energy outward until it starts to come out of your pores, out of your breath as you exhale. Let the light form a large egg shape around you, including the area below your feet. The light may change colors from white to a beautiful blue.... Visualize it. When the "egg" is complete and full of light, seal it off with gold, the color of protection. (Thence my name... Rita "Gold"... : > ). Layer the gold as much as is needed. *This* constitutes a basic barrier. While I've walked you through it one step at a time, it can be done in an instant with practice. You may not "see" the light unless you're familiar with that kind of sensing. That's okay. Just visualize it and create it being there. The same principle can be applied to barriering a room, a house, or any space [or person, event, Being, etc - Mia] you desire. Just keep radiating the energy outward. Every night before I go to sleep, and every time before I do "light work", I barrier myself and the space I'm in. We create the barrier such that light can come in, but nothing of the dark. When necessary, we add more bells and whistles. You can add bodily sensations to the barrier so that those who try to trespass it will become uncomfortable and turn away. You can add a "mirror", so that anyone who sends energy to you gets it back 3-fold (or more, you determine). You can post sentries or guards when necessary.... use the ones that you normally have for protection on a regular basis. (If you don't know who they are, don't worry... they do. Just ask them to be there.) When you need to call in the big cahunas, request their presence for limited special times (not to follow you around as you're doing your daily chores...LOL). There are some powerful light beings there to assist people of the light. Be respectful of their energy but don't worry... it's part of their job. Barriering does not separate you from that which is of light. Barrier yourself every day and you won't be open to every little negative energy that comes your way. Not to mention when big negative energies come your way. Love and light, Rita downloaded (by Chris) roughly 12'95; reformatted but not edited, 06/22/06 --- --- --- Original Intro to the file: RE: PROTECTION AGAINST DIRECTED ENERGIES (Contributed by Rita from some Reiki list email discussion) So, now we've drawn someone who actually, albeit destructively, "plays" with energy to explore power and control. For me, the questions now are: 1. How can we work together in the OHC to help this person and others grow through this phase and into a healthier sense of their own true power (power in Be-ing, rather than "power over")? 2. How can we work together in the OHC to help each other, individually and collectively, realize and anticipate our own power, so that we are not vulnerable to harm from anyone seeking "power over," no matter how or where they are striving for it? 3. How can we learn to see this "power over" behavior as an unlearnable perspective / behavior, rather than as a frightening threat to be judged and condemned? Is it possible to learn this? How will this possibility vary from person to person? Does anyone have any comments? Any further questions? I'm thinking of calling a meeting to discuss this specific issue, since the group energy now is, apparently, large enough now to draw forms of pain that we don't commonly encounter in our day-to-day activities. As always, I am striving to make OHC a safe place for All; in order to do so, I need to know what you need. Tell me what you need. Now, this problem can be frightening until we remember that we already have all the power that we need. In being vulnerable to an energetic attack, we are simply forgetting the power that we already have. I encourage you to use the following technique, or anything similar that you feel comfortable with, in order to protect yourself, AT ALL TIMES, from any kind of energy attack; you will be barriering yourself against harm, but allowing Love in ("selective permeability"). This technique works very well, regardless of the situation, whether you are in your home, in an online room, on the road, walking down the street, sleeping, at a doctor's office, etc. And, I send my deepest appreciation to Rita Gold, a recorder of this commonly-practiced technique, who has given me permission to share her words with all interested parties. Please know that you have my love; you are strong and capable-enough just as you are. This is an opportunity; fear is not needed. You can be safe and well. Much Love, Mia (OHCMiaLght@aol.com) <========= Open Window This Wide For Best Results Reading the Below ==========> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> _____________________________________________________________________ ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤ AUTHOR INFORMATION, COPYRIGHT REGULATIONS/POLICY & DISCLAIMER [4'08] Chris Pringer, Reiki Master Chalice Productions * Specialist in Energy-Body-Work (Integrative Art & Writing) * Personal Coach in Mind-Body By Appt Only: 206-286-0899 Preventative Health Awareness Seattle, WA 98119 * Ordained Minister chrispringer@chalicebridge.com Chalice Bridging Ministries: Body-Mind-Soul Integration for a Healthy Planet __________________________________________ Essays, Art, Professional Info, Links, FTP via: Body-Mind-Chalice Integration Website: http://www.chalicebridge.com: Essays, Poetry, and Art for Bridging the Mind-Body Connection, "Body-Parenting", Psycho-Spiritual Self-Healing, Consciousness, Theology, Practical Emotional Intelligence, and Psycho-Social Trends & Ideas for Evolving. http://www.chalicebridge.com/Chalice-Integration-Index.html: (Chalice Art, Mandalas, Sacred Geometry, & Related Philosophy: via http://www.chalicebridge.com/4CPublishing.html: Chalice Creations & Concept Charting - Desktop Publishing for Vibrant Greeting Cards, Logos, Display Ads, Promotional Presentations, Charts & Web Books, Mandala & Prayer Cards __________________________________________ COPYRIGHT REGULATIONS/POLICY & DISCLAIMER: ««« AUTHORSHIP: »»» Unless otherwise noted under the titles or artwork, all essays, artwork, prayers, pages at my web site [as at my previous site at AOL, and with exception of some of the solid color and cloudy-sky color backgrounds, diminishing numbers of bullets & bars, and logo/headers for others' sites (as noted)], has been composed, created & rendered, and web-authored © by myself, Christopher Pringer, practitioner in Body-Mind-Energy Integration Therapies since 1984, ordained minister (Chalice-Bridging Ministries ) since 1987. Most of the personal health-oriented essays at this site were written in the early 90's, as compared to the social/political/peace oriented pages since 1997, with the proposed Fascia Memory Research Project first published in 1996, and the "Evo-Trends" perspective in 1995. 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[ This section edited for clarification Sept. 2010; Original statement Aug 2000 when site at AOL. Also Please Note as needed: I have yet to ever sell -or give permission for anyone else to sell- any of my artwork on E-Bay or anywhere else - Dec'07 ...Aug'10 ] ««« DISCLAIMER: »»» None of my writing, chalice art, or PolyPsyArt is intended to be, to replace, or discourage the appropriate use of, medical attention and/or treatment, but as educationally informative for the purpose of overall health enhancement and preventative maintenance. So far as I know, I have not quoted any other person without saying so. I have emulated a number of writers and teachers, so I wouldn't be surprised if many of my statements have very similar words and meanings as they. In any case, I have always tried to say what I believed, and when knowingly restating someone else's words, I say so (except perhaps in annotated links to their web sites). If you find that I have plagiarized anyone to any degree, please let me know -- by noting the complete published reference, and including the full quote and a few sentences of text before and after). This given, I will duly correct the writing. SUPPORT: If you feel well served by what you found here, I would certainly appreciate your support. Although there is virtually 3 large books (and probably over a thousand hours) worth of written material and artwork here, nothing has ever been sold at this site (although I do promote my therapy practice and desktop publishing skills). In any case, if you feel you have benefited by your visit to this site and would like to support the work here, please check out the Chalice Bridging Ministries / PolyPsyArts Support System . ________________________________ Professional Bio And Information I began my studies in multi-level self-healing when in the service, in Thailand in the Winter of '73. The focus then was on self-help psychology, consciousness, and eastern and western mystical perspectives. This continued through my university studies in Norman, OK '74-'79. 1980 took me into naturopathic studies, primarily nutrition and herbology when I lived in Oklahoma City. Not seeing the naturopathic doctor route as affordable at the time, I found direction via a five-evening massage course, Fall '83. That led to a six month professional practice, followed up with the training in Sante Fe, NM, '84-'85 (detailed in my on-line brochure). Since then I have practiced massage and/or healing facilitation for others, initially in Santa Fe, NM (during/after my training), then San Louis Obispo, CA, and Seattle, WA. This includes exploring personal challenges and self-healing methodology. A session may include various energy-body-work modalities, Body/Energy-Awareness based Preventative Health Maintenance Instruction, or only Reiki or relaxation work in total silence. A client chooses based on whatever stress, pain, or concerns are present at that session. A client may request a "Body Pattern Reading," as well as various massage/bodywork therapies. All of which techniques, related information, as well as a rate schedule for individual, regular and 3-6 week interval-based programs, are listed & described in the Body-Mind Integration Therapies Brochure and the Compact Trifold version via . ««« MY PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS have primarily centered in three areas: »»» 1) Body-Centered Psycho-Spiritual Process (as in "Hakomi" style of) counseling and bodywork , including as assessing an individual for the most efficient means of addressing connective tissue injury, short and long term, and the most efficient application of the results of that assessment (on physical and/or emotional levels); 2) in the basic hows & whys related to the storage & release of tension and "body memory" in the muscles and fascia. and in the related fascia memory storage dynamics - referring to the technical aspects of neuro-physical interface between connective tissue, emotion, and the brain); 3) "Chalice-Bridging" style chakra balancing , including Reiki (energy work) - based in the perspective that the chalice, far more than just a cup in this interpretation, is about the human embodiment of Spirit into the three "lower bodies" (mental, emotional, and physical) which compose the "Body-Mind". Which is also a "cauldron" for the balancing and integrating of Humanity with the Divine - individually and communally. ««« MY TRAINING »»» Over 1370 hours of classes and practicum, including with the New Mexico Academy of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts in Santa Fe, NM (1984-85), and with various accredited bodywork and therapy workshops (`86-present), as well as 100 hours training with the Alchemical Hypnotherapy Institute (1989), over 100 hrs apprenticeship with healing practitioner Robert "Mitra" (`85-`86), 150 hours apprenticeship with Silena Heron in Herbal Studies (`83-`84), Training, Certification, & Empowerment as Reiki Master (3rd Degree Johrei, 1991; Kundalini Reiki to 9th Level w/Gtunmo & Devic Template, 2004). For the detailed version my training, you may go to the latter half of theBody-Mind Integration Therapies Brochure . Which also includes (and relates context for) links to essays elaborating on aspects of imbalance and injury, assessment, and healing. _________________________________________ Some Body-Mind Notes or Quotes From Chris BODY-MIND AWARENESS, at the core of preventive health awareness, is one of the most simple, efficacious, & cost-effective forms of HEALTH INSURANCE there can be. Hence, massage is far from just "a luxury item," and bodywork therapies can be indispensable for the healing of certain conditions. MUSCLES RELATE TO ATTACHMENTS - to what we use to take our stance, to hold our place, to perceive and respond to our environment, and to extend who we are and/or want to be. Or used to be (in too many cases, perhaps). That speaks not only to the body's condition and function, but to how it communicates awareness of where one is along one's path (of becoming who one truly is). THE BODY IS . . . among other amazing things, a unique communications system --intimately linked with one's TOTALITY. Establishing rapport with one's body can be a PATH to self realization. ONE OF MY DREAMS is a society where/in all children are taught how to feel/see/read their own body-mind communications such that preventive health maintenance eventually becomes second nature. And actually, for the most part, they would be encouraged to re-awaken and build upon what I believe to be a NATURAL INCLINATION - conscious self-healing and continuous expansion of awareness. And the above goes FOR ALL OTHER ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, to the degree that one utilizes them to improve such awareness and causative/pro-active connection with one's body-mind, and to employ the most effective tools for maintaining/improving one's health under any given condition or circumstance. WHY DOES BODY AWARENESS = OPTIMUM HEALTH INSURANCE ? And How does "Body-Parenting" relate to that in Body-Mind Integration ? Find out via the Body-Mind Integration Therapies Brochure