Origin Psychics

Often what comes up is that they have had previous experiences which have led them to close in their energy field a little - as perhaps they have been hurt by those close to them who they have opened themselves up to in the past. Often, what I discover is that they have decided that no-one will ever hurt them in this way again. Unfortunately what can happen then is that this becomes a habitual state - so that their energy field is constantly protected and closed against the outside world, and it can almost become a normal way of being, with the person themselves being totally unaware of it.

As human energy fields normally connect during any interaction, when the energy interaction is restricted, others may see the person as being unavailable, closed, perhaps even difficult to get to know. The person who is closed will have a conscious desire to get to know others and will quite often possibly even be confused as to why this is happening in this way. Being closed means closing out the "negative", but unfortunately, also the positive experiences in life.

This process of suppression can lead to a loss of a deep experience of connection with loved ones and others, and life in general. For example, we might be surprised not to feel deep emotion when we hear sad news that would normally have an affect on us, or we lose our ability to find humour in life.

So what's the solution? Surprisingly, recognizing the problem is half the battle. When we choose to be conscious of the block, we become aware of a sensation of the 'closing in' of the energy field - it may feel like a tension in the diaphragm area or an anxiety when interacting with others. A conscious decision can be made to take a deep breath, relax that area of tension, and focus on staying open. It sounds too simple perhaps, but literally taking a deep breath into the diaphragm area can really begin to open up our feelings - some traditions refer to this area of the body as our 'emotional brain'.

It could be described as a kind of work-out for the soul - building our "openness" muscle, and at the same time, developing a deeper trust in our own ability to handle the challenges of life, knowing that we no longer need to use that protective shell.

Regardless of whether we have shut down because of past bad experiences, or are naturally withdrawn and shy, changing this way of being can have amazing effects. Other people will start to open up more easily, it will become easier to make friends and there is a re-connection to life and the universe. It is an opening to love. Existing relationships can be deepened - staying open means staying conscious and this heightens our sensitivity to the state of our interactions. Perhaps we are no longer focussed on our loved one when they are talking to us, instead thinking about the problems we left behind at work, or maybe we forget to tell them how much they mean to us. When we are more open to love, we start to see more clearly all the areas in which it is not fully expressed, and this creates the opportunity for a slow and gradual improvement.

Is 2012 the year for you to experience the depth of connection we all dream of? It is within our grasp - it might not happen overnight, but making this a work in progress brings it closer each day.

Healing Practice - Opening to Love

Take some slow gentle breaths and allow any tension to fall away, down through your body and into the earth. Take some time doing this - there is no rush. It can be done at any time - even sitting at your desk. As you breathe in, imagine that breath seeping gently into your solar plexus area, releasing any tension and soothing any old wounds. Feel how wonderful it is to open up this area in your body. It is just your breath moving in and out - there is nothing to hurt you. Notice how much more relaxed you begin to feel. With practising this simple exercise, you will slowly but surely become far more equipped to release any old hurts, and allow new love in, when you are ready to do so...