We often think of spiritual energy as coming from above us, not always recognising that it is present within every cell of our body and all around us in every direction, including beneath our feet.
While we tend to look up toward the heavens when we want inspiration or answers from the invisible realms, the earth we stand upon is as infused with spiritual energy as the stars that light up the night sky.
When we are strongly connected to the energy of the earth, we feel safe and protected. Like a loving mother who encourages us to be ourselves, ‘earth energy’ reminds us of our innate worthiness and uniqueness.
We can access this nurturing energy via our Earth Star chakra.
Just as a tree receives nourishment from the soil through its roots, we receive nourishment from Mother Earth via this lesser-known but important etheric (non-physical) chakra, located about 20-30 centimetres below our feet chakras.
Ideally, when all our chakras are functionally well, there is a constant flow of communication and connection between our body’s energy system and the energy grids of the earth. When we cultivate a strong connection to our Earth Star chakra, it becomes a guiding force in our lives. Our actions reflect our true inner self and the frequency we emanate is powerful as a result of that congruence.
Rather than being in our head too much and feeling ungrounded, we are able to focus our creative energy in ways that are purposeful, practical and beneficial for ourselves and humanity.
The stabilising energy of earth helps us feel centred within ourselves no matter what is going on around us and aligns us more closely with the laws of Nature. It enables us to embrace change more gracefully, recognising that there are phases of growth and phases of rest, times for outward manifestation and times for quiet introspection, and that the spiritual path is more a spiral than a straight line.
Earth energy also plays an important role in helping us dispel negative energy we pick up throughout our day and releasing burdensome energy we may have been carrying for a very long time.
We can think of Mother Earth as the Divine Feminine energy that is always there for us as our ‘soft place to land’. As we take the journey of inner transformation, working through and letting go of past pains and traumas, we can do so in complete trust that her unconditional love and acceptance knows no bounds.
In fact, it is believed that the Earth Star chakra links us to our past lives and karmic lessons, helping us to learn and grow from our past history. The magnetic pull of this powerful energy vortex connects us to our potential for this lifetime and helps to keep us on our Soul’s path.
However, when this chakra is closed off, we may feel unstable or unsafe, be prone to anxiety, or find it difficult to create what we want.
One of the best ways to activate the Earth Star chakra, as well as the feet chakras, is by standing or walking barefoot on the grass for a few minutes a day or taking regular strolls along the beach.
In addition, specific Qigong exercises, such as ‘Embracing the Tree’, assist greatly in ‘earthing’ the human body to create a deep and lasting experience of safety and support. Taoist masters in ancient China developed these exercises thousands of years ago by observing the way energy moves in Nature.
A simple and effective technique is to visualise energetic roots extending from underneath your feet about 20-30 centimetres below the earth, connecting you to your Earth Star chakra, and then seeing those roots extend down through each layer of the earth, anchoring you to its core.
When we are fully grounded to the energy of Mother Earth, we discover the only real security there is in life. Like a river returning to the ocean, our personal energy becomes ‘one’ with the greater earthly and universal energies.
By laying claim to our part in earth’s evolution, and channelling our life-force energy into creative expression on the physical plane for the good of all beings, we tap into an infinite current of spiritual assistance.
And just like a tree, the deeper we extend our roots, the greater the heights we reach.
About the author: Kerrie Womersley is a Certified Advanced Holden Qigong Teacher and Advanced Soul Realignment ‘Akashic Records’ Reader, helping people discover their true Divine nature. Connect with her by visiting www.findyourselfnow.com.
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