More on Cleansing and Shielding

I've been hiding out in my studio as of late, making jewelry for an upcoming 6-day show in Portland (well, lorakellydesigns... that what she does for heaven's sakes), but feeling the associated stress that always seems to affect me when I'm under pressure is not so fun. Of course, it is a natural part of the process of change and growth. Surely, our temporal world expresses itself in myriad combinations of tension and release, from tiny seeds bursting through their hulls and once again through the soil to giant trees swaying in the wind. In truth, this tension will carry us to our destination if we allow it. But mostly we struggle like salmon against a current, only the most persistent fulfill their true purpose. And yet, no life is wasted. Even the salmon who dies before spawning feeds the creatures, the earth, the river and the sea.

Personally, if I had my druthers, I prefer a state of release ... like a floppy rubber band, a constant slackness ... and only to dream of the tension, dreaming being my nature. But that, my dear friends, will carry me no where! Even our breath requires tension, for we must breath in to breath out, and ultimately to live. A balanced life requires the same. Therefore I endure my tension, knowing it will not, cannot, last forever, and grateful it will transition in release sometime around October 25th ... for me! To be replaced by something else, no doubt!

In my last entry, I discussed steps to cleanse and shield the body's electromagnetic field and chakras and wanted to continue along in that vein ... a practice I had to master myself in order to live a fearless life in my new, ever-expanding, multi-dimensional reality. In my previous post, I discussed cleansing and shielding with light, using prayer, intent and visualization. For those experiencing an "opening" or what has been called in the New Age a "spiritual emergency," these will bring relief. No doubt these happenings have been experienced for eons. But of late, there appears to be a critical mass experiencing the phenomenon globally. For many, the fear factor is dibilitating, as it was initially for me. However, these practices will help you to take control of the wheel; stave off unwanted energies, repel negativity, sleep without unwanted "visitations", put an end to frightening nightmares, and keep you from soaking up other's emotional highs and lows.

Ritualistic practices can be powerful, with each renewal of the process laying upon the previous day's like energetic bricks and mortar, strengthening the "vows" ... which are merely words spoken with intent. It is as important to cleanse our personal space as it is to cleanse our aura. At work or in the grocery store (or other public place), I would recommend using the light practices, mentioned previously, as your local grocer might possibly object to a customer lighting a bundle of sage in the vegetable aisle! However, at home, you may do as you like! Here are a few practices which will provide and maintain comfort and peace in your surroundings:

Burning sage:
The practice of burning sage to repel and dissipate negative energy has been practiced by the Native American peoples for centuries and is considered a sacred herb. It is good to keep a bundle of sage on hand for this purpose, especially if you are sensitive to energy. Whether you've had a recent death in your home accompanied by depression and grief, a family reunion (yes, negative energy may be attached to anyone), strangers in your home, a general feeling of malaise, discomfort or sadness, or for no reason at all. Sage is extremely cleansing. You can purchase it at any New Age shop. Light one end and walk through your home blowing the smoke as you go. Know in your heart that it is dissipating all negative energies.

Say: "I cleanse and purify this space with sacred sage. Only energies of pure, divine, loving intent are welcome here. All others are not welcome and must leave now. So be it."

Open doors and windows afterwards and allow the smoke to flow out ... imagine shadows being pulled outside, and the inside of your room or home shimmering in light.

Once you have cleared a space, whether it be your aura, chakras, bedroom or wherever, always be sure to fill it again with white light and know that it will remain in tact until you renew the process. Refilling space with light is absolutely a must!

Ritual Bathing:
Water is the blood of the earth, and has been used in ceremony since the dawn of mankind, more recently, in the ritual of baptism. Thus, as with any important ceremony, it is good to prepare for a ritual bath with a sense of the sacred. Make plans the day before and gather your ceremonial symbols, salt, lavender and candles. Set a special time aside for your bath, preferrably when you will not be disturbed. Consider why you are doing it. Perhaps you have been angry or depressed, you cannot let go of grief, you've had intercourse with someone you don't feel love for, or you feel you have alien energies attached to you. Whatever the reason, have the expectation that the bath will bring relief.

Prepare a warm bath. Light white candles to add a sense of sacred intent. Add oil of lavender or clippings of fresh lavender, Epsom salts and sea salt to the bath. Speak words of intent as you add each ingredient to the water. Call upon your guardian angels, or spiritual master such as Jesus to stand by and assist with your healing.

Say: I bless this water and call upon its sacred energy for my purification and cleansing. Remove all darkness, negativity and debris from my physical and etheric bodies. Purify my chakras. Remove all thought forms, energies and beings from my person. My energy is my own. In the name of the I Am that I Am, so be it.

Be sure to dunk your entire body while you bath, to the top of your head. Stay in the bath at least 15 minutes, preferrably longer. Relax and know that you are being healed. When you rise from the bath, dry yourself with a clean towel and don clean clothes with great care. If it is before bed, be sure your sheets are clean. Prior to putting clean sheets on your bed, you might toss sea salt on your mattress to cleanse the energy. Especially if someone else has slept in your bed who's energy you no longer desire.

It is not uncommon that those who are "open" can be susceptible to piggy-backing energies if they have not learned self-protection techniques and do not routinely perform cleansing practices. I imagine there are many "open ones" locked away in asylums or walking the streets on prescription anti-depressants and anti-psychotics, just to make it through their days without fear of flipping out, committing suicide, hearing voices or seeing "things".

There is a stem of energy that runs from the uppermost chakra to the base chakra whereby we are connected multi-dimensionally. If clogged by the murky energies of depression, child-hood traumas, sexual abuse, substance abuse, inability to forgive, etc, it can attract more of that same energy until an individual appears to be "out of character." However, if routinely cleansed, these same marauding energies will get "off your back" so to speak, and remain off.

Clearing the Spinal Pathway
Sit quietly in a comfortable chair with feet flat on the ground in a place where you will not be disturbed. Ground yourself; (Create a cord of white or golden light from your base chakra (the bottom of the spine) and run it to the center of the earth.) Know it will remain in tact.

Envision a glistening ball of white light above your head. Tip the ball like a cup and see the white light pour out like milk into the top of your head and down the back of your spine. When it reaches the base of the spine, allow it to continue down the cord to the center of the earth. After a moment or two, stop the light from falling down the cord and instead turn it back up the front of the spine towards your head. When it reaches your heart, split the light three ways. One cord going up out of your head, the other two going down both arms. The light comes out of your hands and out the top of your head now. Keep running this energy. Follow it as it comes down through your head to the base of your spine and back up again and out through your hands and head continually. Envision that there is a monitor on the ball of light above you and there is a button for "manual" or "automatic" ... switch it to automatic. Know it will continue to run until you switch it back to manual.

While that light runs, imagine your feet on a platform of violet light on the ground. With great respect, ask the earth (Gaia) if she will allow you to drink in her healing energies. Imagine green light coming up from the earth, through the violet platform, through the bottom of your feet, up your legs and up the front of your spine, mixing with the white light and also splitting three ways and dissipating into your aura from your hands and head. Notice that there is also a button down by your feet for "manual" or "automatic" operation. Visualize the light moving awhile, then switch automatic on and know that it will continue until you switch it back to manual.

Perform any prayers or meditations at this time that bring you peace and help you to feel your connection with God. Know that this light that cleanses you is the pristine light of Heaven and your purity, safety and blessedness is the will of God.

Switch both your "buttons" back to manual. At this time, you can shield yourself with golden and violet light for a peaceful night's sleep or a great day! (See my previous post for instructions).

Having experienced my own opening and subsequent lessons in self-protection, I understand the relief that comes when we realize we are not alone. I also know that the very best "medicine" for staying clear is simply happiness. Yet I also understand how hard it can be to let go of the traumas of our past, we carry them around like heavy baggage and it seems even grab the baggage of others if we are careless with our thinking. Having practiced these rituals for many years now, I can tell you first hand they work and will give you peace, and put you back in control of your life and enable you to explore your newfound "gifts" without fear. I would love to hear your own experiences and hope you will leave your comments.

Finally, I leave you with a beautiful protection meditation prayer (from Unity):

The light of God surrounds me
The love of God enfolds me
The power of God protects me
The presence of God watches over me
Wherever I am, God is.

Blessed be...
Lora