Post by Shade on Sept 25, 2009 23:14:55 GMT -6
Basic Understanding and Point of View on Energy
It is my belief that energy can neither be created or destroyed. Energy resides in every living thing and surrounds us continually. There are different types of energy based on the source of said energy, however it is energy none the less. One example of this would be the type of energy that we as humans possess versus the kind of energy that the earth, trees and foliage possess. Energy workers can often sense emotions and be very connected to the energy world around them. "Energy Workers" or "Energy Practitioners" as they are sometimes called, work with Metaphysical Energy. Metaphysical Energy is thought to share many properties with the known quantities of energy in the universe except that it is either fueled or shaped by the thoughts and emotions of others.
Basic Grounding
Grounding is a technique used in energy working that is primarily for the purpose of bleeding off unnecessary or unneeded energy. It can also be used as a form of restabilizing your energy. One form of grounding is extending your energy body (possibly in the form of roots) into the earth and letting go of the energy one no longer needs. It is also a way for an individual to dispel "negative" energy and reclaim "positive", healing energy from the earth. It is a firmly held belief that the more one practices grounding, the more he or she becomes "in tune" with the energy all around them.
Basic Centering
Centering is a technique used in energy working for the purpose of bringing all your thoughts, emotions and cognitive processes together to one place. This can be particularly helpful if your thoughts seem scattered, you feel stressed or cannot reign in your mind. It is vital that before centering is practiced that grounding occurs first. Usually grounding is an essential basis for being able to center oneself. Centering works differently for each person. Some people use visualizations, some use bodily sensations and others use their auditory senses. The practice of centering is usually done, or focused on, in the head; however some people choose to center in another area of their body or whatever feels "right" to them.
Basic Shielding, Emotionally or Energetically
Many shielding techniques exist. Shielding is a technique used to block or ward off unwanted or unneeded energy. It is a way of establishing a boundary or a bubble of your energy that will deflect unwanted energy or simply not allow it to enter into your own personal energy space. Shielding is used primarily to protect oneself from negative emotions, feelings or energies. It can also be used to keep your own energy within it's boundaries. Shielding can also be used in the process of filtering specific unwanted kinds of energy from the self. Some forms use the energy of the individual to form the barrier, others use the ambient energy of a person's surroundings to fuel the shield.
Meditation
Meditation is a practice used for focusing on one singular thought or awareness. It is a discipline for the mind and is used to achieve clarity and calm. It requires extreme concentration so that the mind is not allowed to wander, hence focusing on one thought or awareness (quiescence). It is believed that once true meditation is achieved, a higher state of consciousness can be found. Meditation can be transcendental (becoming either one with one's environment or becoming nothing) or it can be transitory (a method of focusing intent or isolating purpose).
Exploration of the differences between psi and magick work
The differences of psi and magick work can be debated. Some would argue that psionic workings are closely intertwined with magick work. On the other hand psionic work can be practices such as telepathy, telekinesis and other workings of the outside world through the psyche. In addition, psi work can also be categorized into three practices: mental, physical and metaphysical. It can be interpreted as a way of feeding psychically off of another person, thing or even ambient energies that exist around energy workers. Magick work has been said to be natural and simple. In this instance the word "magick" is spelled with a "k" so that it can be differentiated from "magic" which encompasses stage magic or slight of hand. Magick work is the process of manipulating or moving natural energies to affect change. It involves using your mind to direct the energy, using your will to affect the energy, in order to preform a task you wish it to. In "psi" instead of fueling a change with external energies the power of the self is harnessed. This view of external vs internal is one of the few defining differences between psi and magick as it is interpreted by practitioners. Magick is seen as a tool, neither "good" or "bad", what can be seen as "good magick" or "bad magick" depends on the person using it and what their purposes are. Magick is just magick; energy is just energy.
Basic Feeding
Feeding is typically used to fuel a metaphysical deficiency, as in vampirism, or to gain a better understanding of an energy source. Basic feeding is the act of siphoning off or consuming the energy or essence of another person or living thing. Ethics are a strong influence in feeding practices because of the consideration of the person being fed from. Usually feeding is a mutual agreement between a feeder and a donor, where the donor is a willing participant in this practice. Ambient feeding is another practice used in feeding techniques; this is usually practiced around large groups of people.
Basic Filtering
Basic filtering is a process that is used in energy work that allows one to sort through the different energies being taken in. A filter acts as a sort of barrier through which desired energy can pass and unwanted energy cannot, i.e. negative emotions, the effects of some drugs or alcohols, or just plain old "negative" energy. Visualizations are also practiced in this work and they can be whatever works best for the individual, be it a bubble, a sieve, gauze or anything else they feel works as a "filter".
It is my belief that energy can neither be created or destroyed. Energy resides in every living thing and surrounds us continually. There are different types of energy based on the source of said energy, however it is energy none the less. One example of this would be the type of energy that we as humans possess versus the kind of energy that the earth, trees and foliage possess. Energy workers can often sense emotions and be very connected to the energy world around them. "Energy Workers" or "Energy Practitioners" as they are sometimes called, work with Metaphysical Energy. Metaphysical Energy is thought to share many properties with the known quantities of energy in the universe except that it is either fueled or shaped by the thoughts and emotions of others.
Basic Grounding
Grounding is a technique used in energy working that is primarily for the purpose of bleeding off unnecessary or unneeded energy. It can also be used as a form of restabilizing your energy. One form of grounding is extending your energy body (possibly in the form of roots) into the earth and letting go of the energy one no longer needs. It is also a way for an individual to dispel "negative" energy and reclaim "positive", healing energy from the earth. It is a firmly held belief that the more one practices grounding, the more he or she becomes "in tune" with the energy all around them.
Basic Centering
Centering is a technique used in energy working for the purpose of bringing all your thoughts, emotions and cognitive processes together to one place. This can be particularly helpful if your thoughts seem scattered, you feel stressed or cannot reign in your mind. It is vital that before centering is practiced that grounding occurs first. Usually grounding is an essential basis for being able to center oneself. Centering works differently for each person. Some people use visualizations, some use bodily sensations and others use their auditory senses. The practice of centering is usually done, or focused on, in the head; however some people choose to center in another area of their body or whatever feels "right" to them.
Basic Shielding, Emotionally or Energetically
Many shielding techniques exist. Shielding is a technique used to block or ward off unwanted or unneeded energy. It is a way of establishing a boundary or a bubble of your energy that will deflect unwanted energy or simply not allow it to enter into your own personal energy space. Shielding is used primarily to protect oneself from negative emotions, feelings or energies. It can also be used to keep your own energy within it's boundaries. Shielding can also be used in the process of filtering specific unwanted kinds of energy from the self. Some forms use the energy of the individual to form the barrier, others use the ambient energy of a person's surroundings to fuel the shield.
Meditation
Meditation is a practice used for focusing on one singular thought or awareness. It is a discipline for the mind and is used to achieve clarity and calm. It requires extreme concentration so that the mind is not allowed to wander, hence focusing on one thought or awareness (quiescence). It is believed that once true meditation is achieved, a higher state of consciousness can be found. Meditation can be transcendental (becoming either one with one's environment or becoming nothing) or it can be transitory (a method of focusing intent or isolating purpose).
Exploration of the differences between psi and magick work
The differences of psi and magick work can be debated. Some would argue that psionic workings are closely intertwined with magick work. On the other hand psionic work can be practices such as telepathy, telekinesis and other workings of the outside world through the psyche. In addition, psi work can also be categorized into three practices: mental, physical and metaphysical. It can be interpreted as a way of feeding psychically off of another person, thing or even ambient energies that exist around energy workers. Magick work has been said to be natural and simple. In this instance the word "magick" is spelled with a "k" so that it can be differentiated from "magic" which encompasses stage magic or slight of hand. Magick work is the process of manipulating or moving natural energies to affect change. It involves using your mind to direct the energy, using your will to affect the energy, in order to preform a task you wish it to. In "psi" instead of fueling a change with external energies the power of the self is harnessed. This view of external vs internal is one of the few defining differences between psi and magick as it is interpreted by practitioners. Magick is seen as a tool, neither "good" or "bad", what can be seen as "good magick" or "bad magick" depends on the person using it and what their purposes are. Magick is just magick; energy is just energy.
Basic Feeding
Feeding is typically used to fuel a metaphysical deficiency, as in vampirism, or to gain a better understanding of an energy source. Basic feeding is the act of siphoning off or consuming the energy or essence of another person or living thing. Ethics are a strong influence in feeding practices because of the consideration of the person being fed from. Usually feeding is a mutual agreement between a feeder and a donor, where the donor is a willing participant in this practice. Ambient feeding is another practice used in feeding techniques; this is usually practiced around large groups of people.
Basic Filtering
Basic filtering is a process that is used in energy work that allows one to sort through the different energies being taken in. A filter acts as a sort of barrier through which desired energy can pass and unwanted energy cannot, i.e. negative emotions, the effects of some drugs or alcohols, or just plain old "negative" energy. Visualizations are also practiced in this work and they can be whatever works best for the individual, be it a bubble, a sieve, gauze or anything else they feel works as a "filter".