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Energy Work: The Secret of Healing and Spiritual Development
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I first learned of Robert Bruce through his work with astral projection. While attending a weekend workshop taught by Bruce, he spoke of his book, Energy Work: The Secret of Healing and Spiritual Development
What’s fascinating is that he discovered through firsthand experience many of the same energy centers and channels taught in other traditions. Bruce has developed a method for teaching anyone how to access and affect one’s energy body using awareness, visualization and breath work.
The book begins with a thorough explanation of the energy body and the benefits of becoming aware of and utilizing it. These benefits include improved physical body functions, self-healing mechanisms, psychic and spiritual development and activation of vital and subtle energies. There are detailed descriptions and illustrations demonstrating how to use one’s thoughts to awaken, move and store energy.
Through a step-by-step process, Bruce moves through various stages of energy work from initial stimulation of energy around each toe and finger, to removing energy blockages and heart center healing. His methods are easy to understand and do not require complicated procedures or rituals. He encourages the use of practice to discover the unique energy properties of one’s own body.
Bruce is especially adept at noting potential side effects of energy work. He explains that while many spiritual traditions focus on activating the higher energy centers, it is equally important to activate the lower energy centers in order to maintain balance. He provides numerous techniques to create and maintain a healthy and active energy body.
I recently completed an online course, Practical Astral Projection Intensive, taught by Bruce along with Bob and Marina Felix. I was reminded of Energy Work since many of the techniques detailed in the book can be applied to supporting and achieving an out of body experience. However, the book goes much further without focusing specifically on astral projection. Bruce’s approach can enhance and be applied to many spiritual or energy practices as there is no attachment to a particular tradition.
Book Author: Robert Bruce
Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Inc., 2007
http://www.hrpub.com
Robert Bruce is a spiritual pioneer who explores the human energy body as a foundation to physical and spiritual experience. His teachings include astral projection, kundalini phenomena, mind’s-eye vision, spiritual and psychic development, metaphysics and psychic self-defense and are the result of experiential knowledge and discovery. He lectures internationally and currently lives in Australia.
Other books by Robert Bruce:
Astral Dynamics: A New Approach to Out-of-Body Experience
Practical Psychic Self Defense
Mastering Astral Projection
Spirit Matters: Down-to-Earth Tools for a Spirited Life
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While much material exists on the imminent planetary shift, in Spirit Matters: Down-to-Earth Tools for a Spirited Life
Intentional thinking is the foundation of these exercises. Self says: “Culture is created by group agreements. Group agreements are based upon beliefs. Beliefs are simply thoughts that are repeated. Therefore if we change our individual thoughts, we change the culture.” Mastering our thoughts balances our energy and provides the ability to master our lives.
A fundamental tool consists of an imaginary rose that can be used in multiple situations. Its primary purpose is to create a boundary delineating one’s personal energy from getting mixed with another. A rose can also be used to dispense with limiting beliefs and reduce emotional charges triggered by people or events. My first attempt with a rose technique took place in a Fairfax County, Virginia traffic court room following which I was granted a reduced charge from a potentially serious reckless driving ticket.
Other tools include the use of sacred geometry, specifically creating an imaginary octahedron structure around the body that acts as a force field. The authors describe processes of integrating the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual bodies for optimal balance. Words and colors are used to develop personal attributes and a clearer sense of self.
Together, these tools and more are used to reach a state of alignment with one’s purpose and to manage the specifics of relationships, work and other daily details of living. Self expands on the practices taught in this book with live seminars, free online lectures and teleseminars, and a year-long program called Mastering Alchemy.
Having attended an evening lecture and weekend seminar, I can attest to Self’s sincerity and commitment to these practices. A crowd of people responded positively to his guided meditations and those who had worked with him previously asserted to some amazing changes in their lives.
Book Authors: Jim Self and Roxane Burnett
Tree of Life Press, Second Edition, 2008
Jim Self leads seminars, teaches healing, clairvoyance and personal energy management courses throughout North America. He has expanded his conscious awareness and ability to recall sleep state experiences into relationships with archangels, ascended masters and teachers of light. He has years of experience in the political system and is a successful entrepreneur.
http://www.masteringalchemy.com
Roxane Burnett is a credentialed teacher and personal coach. She has been teaching tools for developing intuition and personal power to individuals, businesses and women’s groups since 1994. She had a successful career as an art director for two large corporations and as manager of her own design firm.
http://www.transitioncoachingforwomen.com
Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness
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Long-time herbalist Pam Montgomery brings plant spirit shamanism to modern living with her book, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness
I was struck while reading about the existence of songs associated with specific plant species. According to a Cherokee tradition, plants are able to reveal their songs to individual humans who are ready to receive them. Those who compare notes find they have found the same song for a particular plant. The song is then used in the process of healing and allows for complete knowledge of the plant spirit.
I read this book shortly after attending a “Communicating with All Life” seminar at Omega Institute with Penelope Smith. One of our exercises was to sit with our back against a tree, tune in and ask a series of 4 questions regarding our purpose. I chose a maple tree and was pleasantly surprised to receive thoughtful answers. Such communication often feels like you’re “making it up” and without confirmation from a third party, it can be difficult to ascertain a message’s truth. I have a friend who recommends to “ask the universe” for confirmation by receiving validation from another source.
Montgomery stresses the importance of allowing a plant ally to reveal itself to an individual. Plants often grow near humans who have a need for them. While getting to know a plant may involve touching, smelling, listening and tasting, it is eventually possible to merge with the spiritual energy of the plant. This allows for use of a particular plant’s properties without requiring its physical presence.
Prior to a recent ayahuasca ceremony experience, I wondered if one could bypass potential side effects by communing strictly with the plant’s energy rather than drinking the medicine solution. After becoming violently ill during the ritual, this option became even more curious to explore.
Healers often learn plant communication techniques to assist in their practices, however, individuals are able to bring balance to themselves and to the earth by tuning into plant spirits. An overriding message throughout the book is the importance of connecting with nature in general. When humans rediscover their partnership with all of creation, true transcendence is possible. This, above all, remains my motivation to continue connecting with all nature.
Book Author: Pam Montgomery
Bear & Company, 2008
http://www.innertraditions.com
Pam Montgomery is an herbal and plant spirit healing practitioner who offers consultations and treatments from her home at Sweetwater Sanctuary in Vermont. She teaches workshops internationally on herbal medicine, Plant Spirit Healing and spiritual ecology.
http://www.partnereartheducationcenter.com
Other books by Pam Montgomery:
Partner Earth
Destiny Books, 1997
