By Lori Lines When an individual has lived in accordance with his hearts desires for some time, he finally gets into contact with situations that assist in obtaining the alignment of the personality with the soul. It is at this time that his spiritual growth will progress, eventually becoming a fully realized human being. A fully realized human being has come to a point in life where one has realized the fullness of his or her potential. Potential basically means application of one’s intelligence and skills, becoming creative but the type of potential which we talk about is not ordinary, it has everything to do with characteristics of a human being. It is all about the things which we possess and engage in regardless of whether we have been awakened or not, but it is only after we have been awakened that our full potential is realized. Anything before this is only a distorted expression. Before we become awakened, our ability to love is distorted or ideally tainted and it is characterized with selfishness or self centeredness. In other words, we are in a relationship based on what we will get out of that arrangement. Our ability to love is based on a need. This is a lower-vibration of love. It is rooted in the duality of love and hate because it is attended by fear. Fear can be many things such as fear of those whom we love. We cling to love to avoid losing it. Another would be fear of not having enough money and therefore, we cling to someone based on this fear. When a person awakens, love ceases to be jealous, love ceases to be fearful of losing anyone, and love given freely without expectation; it is no longer about affection. Fear that characterizes the pre reawakening period is no longer valid. The compassion we have for others is limitless, it is not strained by the thought of what we will get in return, it cannot diminish, and neither is it taxing on ones energy. A fully realized person has the capacity for pleasure and fun, enjoys life more fully, has no fear of vulnerability, and enjoys the little things that life brings. A fully realized person will still have human experiences such as turmoil, moments of sadness, misfortunes, disasters that strike... but the difference comes in with the coping approach of these things as well as life in general. A fully realized person has a better way of accepting whatever life brings along especially in dealing with misfortunes that may occur. Being awakened is friendly, the world will still be the same but a full realized person will present a softness to whatever the world brings. There is generally no room to blame the world for what comes as one learns to accept and surrender to that which one has no control, and one does not attempt to spin situations to their own advantage. A fully realized human being frees up so much energy that potentially would have been spent worrying and complaining. He or she embraces life and lives in the beloved world with no fear or worry, embracing people, accepting them the way they are and the way in which they live by loving unconditionally. Being a fully realized human being brings about cessation of pain and suffering. One feels good, relieved and focused and sometimes they may spend some quiet time just staring into space just feeling their inner self. It is a time when one transforms to a being that is truly at peace with everything and one never sees others as a burden but rather as people who exist to compliment ones life. A fully realized person knows who he or she is, is happy and radiates inner confidence. The person knows what they want, knows what they good at, and they are aware of their own strengths and weakness. To this kind of a person, life makes sense with very few no contradictions. Full realization brings a balance in life, happiness and excitement. One leads a kind of life where challenges are sought, where there is no fear in expressing opinions but also considers others in whatever they say or do. Becoming a fully realized person involves knowing what you want in life and pursue it, it involves knowing who you are and what makes you happy, realizing that loving is unconditional and other people in life have a purpose and always avoids standing between people and their passion for success. To become fully realized involves seeking full potential; seeing the world from a different lens. It is the kind of life that brings a difference in greater whole. We all have the opportunity to become fully realized, we not only become better people but also make the world around us more comfortable by the company we attract © Lori Lines, 2016. All Rights Reserved.
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By Lori Lines Essential Oils are very potent, especially the high-end Therapeutic grade oils that you see in Young Living products. The first thing you need to know prior to exploring the use of these oils is to know that you should begin slowly. Why? Because not everyone is chemically created equally. For example, I have very sensitive skin and there are some oils that just do not resonate with me, personally. Always skin test an essential oil before using it. Each person's body is different, so you will want to apply oils to a small area first. It's important to apply only one oil or blend at a time. When layering oils that are new to you, allow enough time (3-5 minutes) for the body to respond before applying a second oil. If you suspect you are carrying residue from cosmetics, personal-care products, soaps, and cleansers containing synthetic chemicals, it is imperative that you use caution when applying these oils. Essential oils can work against such chemicals and toxins built up in the body from chemicals in food, water, and work environment. If you have this kind of experience using essential oils, it may be wise to reduce or stop using them for a few days and begin an internal cleansing or detoxification program before you resume regular use of these oils. It is also suggested you double your water intake during this time and keep flushing the toxins out of your body. There are also alternatives to a detox program to determine the cause of the problem according to Young Living Essential Oils:
Also, if you choose to drop a few drops of essential oils in your water or whatever you happen to be drinking, make sure you are not using a plastic or styrofoam cup. Most oils will eat away at the container when left sitting in them too long and you will have a mess on your hands. There are oils that Young Living produce that are considered "hot." These are Oregano, Cinnamon, Thyme, Eucalyptus, Mountain Savory, Lemon, and Orange essential oils or blends such as Thieves, PanAway, Relieve It, and Exodus II out of reach of children. These types of oils should ALWAYS be diluted for both children and adults. If there are children in the home, they will need to be taught how to use the oils so that they understand how to use them safely. If a child or infant swallows an essential oil, do the following:
By Lori Lines The heart chakra is the gateway between the lower and higher chakras. It is centered near the xiphoid process, the piece of cartilage at the base of the breastbone. The bodily functions associated with the fourth chakra are the pumping of the heart and the act of breathing. Breathing comprises both the respiration of air and the circulation of essential life force energy - also known as prana, chi, or ruach (the Hebrew word translated biblically as "the Spirit of God." or simply "the Spirit). Your fourth chakra has to do with the quality and extent of your joys and sorrows and the compassion you feel for your fellow beings. When your heart chakra is open and of adequate size, you're able to laugh and cry, sometimes simultaneously. Deep laughter and deep crying are both expressions of compassion. The fourth also shapes your capacity to express and accept personal love, to demonstrate loving energy toward others and attract the same from them. With an open fourth, you appreciate life. You are able to experience oneness with the entirety of life, and you approach other people within the attitude that we're all equally fit for our individual purpose. You also have access to profound serenity, no matter what's going on outside yourself. Blockage or constriction of the heart chakra causes tension throughout the whole body. Breathing gets shallow, as do the emotions. Signs of fourth chakra trouble include a judgmental, know-it-all attitude, undependability, and a capacity for conditional love only. We draw in love energy through the upper middle back, between the fourth and sixth thoracic vertebrae. Having received this energy, we then mix it with our personal energy and radiate it, through the larger fourth-chakra opening in front, out to the world around us - plants, animals and human beings. Shoulder pains on the right side, in back, indicate difficulty with accepting love; on the left, difficulty with giving love, or an emotional separation that has inflicted a deep wound. If the shoulder trouble is to the front, the situation is reversed: left-side aches or injuries indicate difficulty with receiving, and the right-side problems denote difficulty with giving. Right-side problems may also point to a competitive nature that is being exercised incorrectly or excessively. The thymus gland, key to the body's immune system, reflects the openness or the closed-off manner with which we meet the world on a fourth chakra level. The thymus is pivotal in warding off cancer and in recovering from this disease. Denying yourself the treats and joys of life and being stingy with others are two kinds of behavior that cause intense damage to the fourth chakra. Heart ailments represent an imbalance of some sort between the fourth and the first, through which we draw in the bounty of the world. When we habitually hoard this bounty - be it emotional, spiritual, or material - instead of sharing it, we create a structure which inclines us to heart attacks, though what constitutes too much wealth is different for different people. The first and fourth chakras are paired for good or ill. The capacity to be generous without giving up all that you have reveals a successful pairing, a balance between the inflow of your first and the outflow of your fourth. We're meant to draw abundance through the root chakra and send it out through the heart chakra. The Universe is good to us, and so should that flow out from us to others. Not all heart ailments are brought on by a lack of generosity. Children can develop heart problems because of feeling unloved by their families. Children are psychically and emotionally corded to one or both parents until late adolescence or early adulthood. The connection ensures their survival. When the cord is damaged or prematurely severed, this can precipitate a degenerative condition in the physical heart as well as an unloving behavioral pattern. Once a negative fourth-chakra condition sets in, it nags at the person throughout life, arising again in each new stress situation which calls for a lot of heart-related energy. Lies and half-truths also injure the fourth chakra, and especially the lungs. This is so whether you tell the lie yourself or accept it without challenge from someone else. The less lying you involve yourself in, the more your forth opens, allowing you to be that much more truthful and compassionate. This is what I believe Jesus meant when he said, "the truth shall set you free." Asking for and providing the truth frees up the heart region and feels wonderful. You cherish yourself. You feel free to be a lover of all that is, especially with special people in your life. When the heart chakra is imbedded and untruth is lodged within it, we fear exposure and betrayal, this is the result of a false or pretentious self-image having ridden up from the first chakra, and it becomes very hard to generate feelings of love and intimacy. If you have a backlog of dishonesty, gradually relieve yourself of it by setting things straight with the people in your life. There really is no hiding. So, you have to be prepared to be open, at least to the extent of semi-conditional love. Semi-conditional love describes a relationship in which each of you goes on loving the other, though every so often one of you incurs the other's disapproval or displeasure. Meanwhile, the Universe tries to steer you toward unconditional love, which trusts in each person's ultimate enlightenment and knows that missteps and catastrophic detours are natural occurrences as one travels one's true path. Here are essential oils that may be helpful in supporting your Heart Chakra (4th) in bringing you the highest vibrational frequency to this area of your life. Single oils are: Rose, Geranium, Cedarwood, Jasmine, and Ylang Ylang.. Oil Blends are: Acceptance, Humility, Joy. Apply to the chest area over the heart. Be sure to use a carrier oil as these oils are potent and could irritate sensitive skin. To purchase any the above product(s) you may click here and decide if you want to be a retail customer or to take advantage of the wholesale prices. Click here if you are not already a Young Living Essential Oils member. In my opinion through extensive research and intuitive experience, these oils are of the highest vibrational frequency available on the planet. *Always consult a qualified medical professional before using any natural product and seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition. The information contained in this article as well as all Essential Oils articles in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only, and it is not meant to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. Never delay or disregard professional medical advice, Use the information solely at your own risk; the author accepts no responsibility for the use thereof. The information and materials are not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury. By Lori Lines The third chakra is the formative center of your personal power as a member of a social group, as well as the center of your capacity for getting along with the various others in this group. Also called the solar plexus, the third chakra is focused two to three inches above your navel. When your third is well-developed and unimpeded, you have plenty of physical stamina and resilience, plenty of self-control and self-respect. In general, you're able to channel energy into doing what you want, when you want. You're also unafraid to meditate, and the practice of meditation comes to you easily. A negatively functioning third chakra produces indecisiveness and a sense of inadequacy, including the anxiety that people are out to take advantage of you. As compensation, you may become over-competitive, or you may suffer from possessive jealousy in regard to friends and lovers. Some people have a excess of third-chakra energy which they abuse by trying to control others. The liver, which holds anger, the gall bladder, which has to do with decision-making abilities, and the stomach, which relates to the digestion of experience, are the organs whose proper functioning depends upon a well-regulated thrid chakra. Gallstones manifest a chronic denial of one's own best interest in order to please or placate another. Stomach problems indicate an inability to assimilate new ideas and beliefs, based on the fear that personal change will entail a loss of power. A well-toned muscle structure is also an indicator of the third chakra's health, and so is the blood, in terms of balanced cellular composition. When one's power center is functioning properly, the output of the adrenals produces no "rush" or undue stress. With an open, active third chakra you enjoy self-respect. You value your own opinions without having to ram them down anyone else's throat. In social situations of your own choosing, you don't feel left out; you're able to participate fully without feeling impelled to kowtow or to dominate. As an outgrowth of this, you radiate respect for other people. We have inherited a mainstream of governmental tradition according to which a leader dictates the plan and the rest of the community follows suit. Nonetheless, excellence of leadership consists in somehow coordinating everyone's strengths, skills and ideas so that all benefit, materially and spiritually. The true leader is able to steer each person into activity that contributes to his or her inner growth as well as the social good, thus creating real satisfaction. And loyalty. Loyalty is a function of a healthy third chakra. Blind obedience signals its negative functioning. The same truth extends to your efforts at directing yourself. To win your own respect, you learn to manage and monitor your enthusiasms without being tricky or repressive. You get yourself into activities which exercise your talents and give you the pleasure of fulfillment. Meanwhile the strong points of others don't threaten you or make you jealous. In fact, you're able to observe those who have skills you wish to emulate and then start to practice them on your own. To work on your third chakra, begin by concentrating on your sense of self-worth. Self-worth gives rise to a sound and judicious use of personal power. The first, second, and third chakras are most often referred to as the lower chakras. They form the foundation of physical and emotional well-being - or the rickety underpinnings of illness, difficulty, and want. Since etiquette tells us to keep our lower bodies quite still, the vitality of our lower chakras and organs is apt to be inhibited, if not impaired. We're also likely to be ungrounded and easily upset. A good system of meditation promotes grounding. It serves to open and strengthen each chakra equally. You don't raise your awareness and achieve personal balance by neglecting or over-emphasizing any aspect of your being. In a balanced individual all seven major chakras are equal in size. People who concentrate exclusively on their higher development - who meditate for hours on their upper chakras and force themselves to eat ethereal diets when not fasting completely - are effectively discarding their God-given ability to keep their life together on a material plane. This is foolish and unnecessary. You might have an extraordinary talent with some single chakra. You might wish to focus on one or two chakras that need work. But remember, only when all your centers are open and functioning in unison will you be traveling your true life path. Here are essential oils that may be helpful in supporting your third Chakra (Solar Plexus). Single oils are: Juniper, Basil, Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium, Ginger and Lemongrass. Blended oils are: Harmony, Sacred Mountain, Acceptance and Release. Apply with a carrier oil between the navel and rib cage. To purchase any the above product(s) you may click here and decide if you want to be a retail customer or to take advantage of the wholesale prices. Click here if you are not already a Young Living Essential Oils member. In my opinion through extensive research and intuitive experience, these oils are of the highest vibrational frequency available on the planet. *Always consult a qualified medical professional before using any natural product and seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition. The information contained in this article as well as all Essential Oils articles in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only, and it is not meant to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. Never delay or disregard professional medical advice, Use the information solely at your own risk; the author accepts no responsibility for the use thereof. The information and materials are not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury. By Lori Lines Did you know that most oils that are labeled as “100 percent pure” may not be pure after all? Most people think that when they buy oil that’s labeled this way, they are getting pure oil. What they don’t know is that companies are allowed to label their oil as “100 percent pure” as long as it contains at least 5 percent of the actual oil. What this means is that the bottle you get from apothecary shops or even from your health food store labeled “100 percent pure” means nothing! Beware, not all so called pure oils are pure. On these same bottles you’ll see a warning against topical application and/or oral ingestion. Such a warning is a clear indication that these oils are not pure. Most of the essential oils on the market are what is called “fourth and fifth quality”, “aroma therapy” or “perfume” oils. This includes oils found in aroma therapy and in health food shops. Today, it seems like companies are popping up all over place claiming to be manufacturing pure oils, but nothing could be further from the truth. The standards set for producing pure oils are very high for most companies to attain. Very few companies produce high quality essential oils. Producing pure oils in not an easy process - it begins right from the growing of the seed, through to harvesting, formulating, producing, and to packaging. Unless a company takes care in every single one of these steps there is absolutely no way that the company can claim to be producing pure oils. And any mishap in this process may lead to the production of adulterated oil. Mislabeled essential oils and adulterated essential oils may be dangerous to consumers. Most manufacturers do not indicate the true content of their product on the labels. That’s why most of the so-called “lavender” oil sold through online aromatherapy shops or in health food stores and in grocery stores turn out to be lavandin. Lavandin contains high levels of camphor (up to 18 percent) and will burn the skin. It is hybrid lavender that is chemically very different from lavandula angustifolia (pure lavender). True lavender contains virtually no camphor and has many benefits. Another example of adulterated oil is frankincense. The essential oil requires 12 hours to be steam distilled from the resin and is very expensive. But the frankincense resin that is sold in countries like Somalia costs between $30,000 and $35,000 per ton. Frankincense oil that is sold for $25.00 per ounce or less must have been distilled with alcohol or other solvents, which make their quality of the product questionable. As a rule, cheap oils have low prices. To maintain all of the beneficial qualities, frankincense oil must be extracted by steam distillation using low heat and extremely low pressure so as not to defile the quality of the oil. When these cut, adulterated and synthetic oils cause burns, rashes or other irritations, those using these oils may wonder why they don’t get the benefit they were expecting and conclude that these essential oils don’t have much value. Most manufacturers cut adulterated oils with synthetic chemicals rendering them harmful. At times they cause skin irritations, burning, rashes and more. This explains why the warnings against their oral ingestion or topical application are stated on the bottle. Other companies also use petrochemical solvents that are devoid of any beneficial effects and can cause allergic reactions. From 1967 to 1998, the demand for true lavender oil grew over 100 times while its production dropped from 87 tons to only 12 tons in France. So, to meet this huge demand, essential oil marketers use a combination of adulterated and synthetic oils. Most of the lavender oil sold in America is lavendin, which is grown and distilled in Tasmania, France, Russia or China. The oil production in these locations tests high in radioactive isotopes. The lavendin grown in these countries are brought to France where they cut it with synthetic linolyl acetate to improve the fragrance. They then add DOP, DEP, SD 40 or propylene glycol, which are solvents that increase the volume and have no smell, then sell it in the United States as lavender oil. Most people in America don’t know the difference and are happy to buy and sell in beauty salons, health food stores, department stores and grocery and through mail order. A wide variety of essential oils are safe to apply neat topically and administer orally without harm to the human organism. But that’s only true when an authentically pure essential oil is used. There are 4 grades or levels of essential oils: Pure, Natural, Complete, and Grade A or Genuine or "Therapeutic". Pure essential oils are those that have not been diluted with any lesser quality essential oil. But as has been stated earlier the word “pure” on the label does not necessarily mean that the oil has no additives. That why you need to know the vendors of pure oils so you can purchase from them armed with knowledge of their grades. Natural essential oils are those which have not been adulterated with SD Alcohol 40, propylene glycol, vegetable oils or other chemicals. Complete essential oils are those distilled at low pressure and low heat so that all the beneficial properties are maintained. They have not been purified or rectified (which means redistilled or stripped). Many companies often redistill essential oils to make a small amount of oil go farther. They make more profit that way but in the process end up with low quality products. Furthermore, when the oil is redistilled the beneficial properties are lost. It’s like using a tea bag over and over again. Grade A or Genuine essential oils are the best oils. They are the cream of the crop. Young Living Essential Oils takes great care in very step of producing these oils. They ensure that the soils used to plant the seeds are organic with no chemicals added. The seeds used are not hybrid and no chemicals are used on the plants in the field. The company distills by steam at low temperature and low pressure in upright containers and no chemicals are ever used in the process. The distillation process is also timed to ensure that the distillate is of the highest quality. They understand that distillation determines the value of the oil, and that distillation is an art and not just a job. Poor distillation process can destroy the value of the oil. They use only the best species of the plants. The operator of the distiller must have a full understanding of the value of oils in order to produce quality oils. If the temperature is too high or the pressure is too high, it may change the chemical composition of the fragrance molecule by altering its constituents’ chemistry. For example, distillation of lavender should not exceed 245 degrees of temperature, and should not exceed 3 pounds of pressure. The distillation process should take 2 hours. Distillers who are only interested in profits will distill lavender at very high temperature and very high pressure for only 15 minutes. That’s why it is emphasized that before you purchase any oil, try to find out about integrity of the company and vendors. © Lori Lines, All Rights Reserved. By Lori Lines As the collective becomes more sensitive to the energies around them, we become more susceptible to Energy Vampires. What is an Energy Vampire? An energy vampire refers to a person or soul who boosts his/her own energy by taking energy, vitality, or life-force from another by means of an argument, belittlement, criticism, one-sided conversation, or just by being in proximity to another. It refers to another who’s influence leaves a person feeling exhausted, "fuzzy," unfocused and depressed. Most energy vampires are normal, well-meaning people who’s unconscious target is your spiritual body and not necessarily your physical body (although, one can be a psychic parasite when engaged in sex with another.) And, they do this in order to help “recharge” their own system. Most of the time, energy vampires are unhappy, within themselves, and they do their damage through telepathic draining of another’s energy resources. Depending on how empathic the “victim” is, just separating from the energy vampire for a bit is enough to result in immediate positive changes in the victim's life force energy. If you remain very aware, you can feel and observe this process at work especially when you go to a public gathering. The more people you encounter at these gatherings, the more you will feel and observe energy parasites in action. It can happen anywhere...at a conference, a family gathering during holidays, a local movie theater, the local shopping mall.... You can also experience Energy Vampirism just being with a friend, one-on-one. Through my experience and research, I have found that everyone can be and has been an energy vampire - especially at times where crisis or dark times prevailed. I have found there are 6 categories of energy vampires. The Energetic Entity Vampire These are those “unseen” paranormal types of, what I call, “energy suckers.” They may have passed over into the non-physical realm and their last experience was that of terror. They can be ghosts or dark energies that jump from person to person and suck the life force energy from them. They are attracted to the light within the person and endeavor to revitalize their existence through leaching off of those who are more positive types of personalities. Spiritual/Ethereal People (Who are Not Grounded) Vampires I see this all the time in our spiritual community. Most often these troubled souls have been tortured to death in previous lives for their spiritual beliefs or practices. Their only escape was to leave the body, so out-of-body experiences are the norm with them today. These individuals do not want much contact with others because they do not trust. They were afraid to incarnate in their present body, and show this fear by being unwilling to commit their consciousness completely into their physical body. Leaving their physical body often, throughout the day, is the most common method that ethereal types use to deal with problems. They have weak boundaries and spend as much time as possible in the spiritual realms because this is where they feel safe. Since all time is simultaneous on other planes, these people find it difficult to relate to linear time. The result of these inclinations is both withdrawal and aggression. They become aggressive and angry when forced to function on the earth plane. Their psychic attack is rarely premeditated, but it’s important to be aware of them nonetheless. The Insecure Vampires These types have deep fears of abandonment. Perhaps in previous lives, they found themselves without enough nurturing from family or perhaps they didn’t have enough food, shelter, comfort, or love. These fears and beliefs carry over into this lifetime and create their experiences and fear it will happen again and again. Insecure people feel they are always giving to others and therefore, feel their energy is being sucked dry by those people. So, they seek others to fill their time and to suck energy from them in order to compensate for their lack of energy. They are also very compulsive people who are susceptible to addictions of all kinds. These people unconsciously recreate life situations proving they are not worthy of attention, ensuring their energy needs and their nurturing requirements will never be satisfied. To solve this dilemma, they continue seeking out those they can drain and it becomes a vicious cycle. Many times an insecure type will come across as helpless or constantly asking questions insisting you give them all the answers giving a nurturing type person the feeling they have to take care of their every need. Insecure people live in constant fear of rejection and abandonment. So, they recreate this when the nurturing person, in their lives, needs a break from them. When the nurturer needs a break and takes steps to care for themselves, the insecure person becomes overtly angry and critical of them and sometimes, their actions can become abusive. In a nutshell, they pull others down to their level of self-esteem. The Passive-aggressive Vampires This type of energy vampire is fearful of invasion, being overtaken, and being controlled. Perhaps in previous lifetimes they were unable to express themselves freely. They desire freedom but their fear keeps their consciousness from claiming it. They harbor anger and resentment because of this and they lack any solutions to this problem. Passive-aggressive types lack autonomy. They strive to pull other people into their lives and have them very involved. Authentic and creative self-expression is unknown to them. They create a world, within themselves, that is unclear and undefined and fear is at the core to rooting themselves in any substantial stance. They imprison themselves by projecting desperation, loneliness and resentment toward others with whom they come in contact. They have trouble expressing anger in any productive and direct communicative way. The way in which they suck energy is when they constantly ask for advice and find every reason in the world to reject whatever is offered to them. They continuously engage the other in their lives, asking for help and advice, and while doing so, they reject any real solutions. The Zombie-like Vampires I also see this in the spiritual community a lot. These are people who inauthentically hold themselves above everything and everyone without doing the conscious work it takes to root themselves in reality. They have usually read a lot of books and they put a lot of emphasis on “certifications” and formal education. They adopt the experiences of others, identify themselves with those who occupy a certain status while they deny their true selves. Perhaps in other lives as well as in this life, they’ve had to keep up appearances of perfection in order to survive. Many times you can see these types in charge of running the show. They project that their outer world is perfect yet their inner world is completely denied. Their focus is on the outer rather than the inner. Because of this they have no core essence. They live in fear that the world will pass them by and they feel they are missing something. They work hard at becoming more perfect because their world is meaningless if others do not envy their lifestyles. People go to them with their problems and they rarely obtain much satisfaction from their own lives. They appear to be on auto-pilot and there’s often an air of arrogance to them as they remain aloof, removed from real and compassionate conversation. Often, they suck energy from those who are looking for validation, engagement, and love by never quite being able to provide the satisfying attention and compassion to the other person. The Overly Suspicious Vampire These vampires are most afraid of betrayal. Through their experiences in past lives and in their current one, they may have learned there are enemies in their world who desire to take from them or to hurt them in some way. A lot of times you’ll see military-types who are trying to win a war that does not exist against an enemy that is long gone. They trust no one and life is their battleground. Fear is ingrained in them and it is projected into every part of their lives. They can be perceived as bullies who stomp on the weak in order to elevate their egos. Many times they are especially fearful of the opposite sex. Aggression is the most common response from this type. They pick arguments and yet they are very seductive. They rarely have long-term relationships. This person expects to be betrayed and therefore will insist on setting up others for this betrayal. They may initiate a betrayal as a preemptory strike. To them, the act of losing is to admit they are bad. To lose is intolerable so they must win at any cost. They are usually judgmental, very hard workers, strong in physique, and obsessive-compulsive. The overly suspicious vampire will insist you agree with their often-distorted view of the world and they usually want you to argue with them. This way, they can win at the argument to prove they are good and you are bad...creating an energetic separation that keeps them from true intimacy. This is how they become energy vampires. Stay tuned for Energy Vampires (Article 2) _By Lori Lines The sacral center, also known as the second chakra, is located about 2 inches below your navel and is the focus of your earliest and most fundamental emotions. Your basic sense of acceptance or rejection, worthiness or unworthiness; your sense of belonging to a group or family or of being alone in the world; your ease or trouble in connecting with your Higher Power; all of these relate to how well your second chakra is working. Furthermore, through the spleen, the second chakra acts as a pumping mechanism for the physical energy the first chakra pulls in from the root, and for the emotional energy to which it has access. This Chakra is associated with the Adrenals and controls all solid parts - the spinal column, bones, teeth, nails; also controls blood and building of the cells, kidneys, and the bladder. A healthy second chakra is a sign of emotional integrity and security, healthy sexuality and creativity. We are optimistic, friendly, courageous, and sensitive to others' needs. We feel that we belong, and yet we are not afraid of being taken over when we merge with someone else. If you have a difficult, unsatisfactory social life and have difficulty getting in touch with your own true feelings; if you're distressingly over-sensitive, or chronically bad-tempered and resentful, or prone to burying your emotions for months and then erupting with them; if you're often laid low by parental or religious guilt ("Watchdogs" of morality, low on love because of a contracted second chakra, jump on other people who are exploring and enjoying the variety of life. Their efforts feed right in to the guilt of dysfunction), or immobilized by fears of injury, disapproval, isolation or spirit possession, it is the second chakra that needs attention. An out-of-balance second sets off power-mongering in the third chakra and survival fears in the first chakra. Its health is therefore pivotal in the physical realm. The kidneys, which absorb and detoxify fear, and the spleen, which contains and processes worry, are both indicators of the second chakra's condition. So is the skin. Skin should be elastic -not puffy, or dry and scaly. In the same way, the boundaries of your emotional life should be resilient, neither bloated nor cracked and shrunken, so that you can make the changes required of you from day to day and year to year. When the second chakra is fully functioning and discriminating, clairsentience (becoming one with another person) provides information that is presently useful and also prophetic. We need to recognize and respect the emotions that move through the second chakra. It is also essential that we distinguish between our own feelings and those we pick up from others - repeatedly through close association, or haphazardly on the street or in a store. For those who are aware of becoming more sensitive to the energies around you, be extra perceptive at parties, meetings, and mass gatherings. When necessary, be extra protective, so that you do not get drawn into an atmosphere of fear, depression, hysteria or violence. *I need to note here that there is very little danger in picking up positive vibrations, feelings which elevate you. At the same time, if you have the gift of clairsentience, you must learn good grounding to compensate for explorations into the consciousness of other people and other beings. Failure to deal with the entire range of emotional demands and to support their integrity invites paranoia and high blood pressure. Pancreatic ailments also reflect an undernourished second chakra. diabetes begins as fear of emotional neglect, escalating into fear of total abandonment, and may be handed on from parent to child when their energy fields intermingle. At the opposite end of the emotional spectrum from fear is trust. Although trust relates to our dealings with others, it originates within ourselves as a sense of security and personal validity. I always say to my clients, "Don't worry about being able to trust others. Learn first to trust yourself: the desires that are heartfelt, the thoughts and actions that fulfill you, the responses that are emotionally satisfying." If the issues described above are plaguing you, here are essential oils that may be helpful in supporting your second chakra: Single oils: Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage, Rose, Rosemary, Patchouli, and Jasmine. Oil blends: Peace and Calming, Inner Child, Harmony, Forgiveness. Apply any or several of these oils (use your intuition as to which you are most drawn and apply slightly below the navel). Be sure to use essential oils along with a carrier oil before applying to each chakra point. To purchase the above product(s) you may click here and decide if you want to be a retail customer or to take advantage of the wholesale prices. Click here if you are not already a Young Living Essential Oils member. In my opinion through extensive research and intuitive experience, these oils are of the highest vibrational frequency available on the planet. *Always consult a qualified medical professional before using any natural product and seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition. The information contained in this article as well as all Essential Oils articles in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only, and it is not meant to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. Never delay or disregard professional medical advice, Use the information solely at your own risk; the author accepts no responsibility for the use thereof. The information and materials are not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury. |
Author Lori LinesDisclaimer: Lori is a high-level channel. The information contained on this site is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen. Categories
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