Fall & Winter Wedding Wisdom
By Kristin M. Carr, M.A., Holistic Health
Consultant
The season of Autumn has fallen upon us like
leaves to the earth and in this change comes the shift of energies
both of the earth and of ourselves. We begin turning to the Yin
(pronounced "een") side of ourselves; that pronounced feminine
energy that transforms what was once light and expansive, into
inky blue darkness. The days grow shorter and colder as mother
earth begins the process of Winter. We turn to our blankets and
hot cider for comfort, and settle in for a good read before retiring
to bed.
It is usually around this transformative period that many people
begin the process of dread as Winter begins to creep in. While
others enjoy the pumpkin patch, a good ghost story and a belly
flop in the freshly raked leaves, others sit inside already overwhelmed
with feelings of depression, anxiety and apathy at Fall's arrival.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can have a negative impact on
sufferer's who get more then just a case of the "Winter Blues."
It can be a time that is truly trying for not only the individual
but those that surround them as well.
Besides medication and traditional light therapy, there are other
methods used to treat SAD and other stress that accompanies any
change in the earth's energetic shift. We have clearly seen the
effects that rain or a full moon can have on human behavior as
well as human emotionality, so why should it be any different
when there is a change in season? Because of the negative effects
that depression and anxiety have on the human energy field (HEF),
they in turn can also directly lower the immune system. The HEF
is the subtle energy in and around the body. It is currently under
great scrutiny by the western scientist and has been palpated
by the healers for centuries, recorded as early as 15,000 B.C.
Scientists are now beginning to measure how the HEF can be manipulated
to produce the healing of diseases at a cellular level by boosting
the immune system.
Stress, at any level causes changes to our energy system, thus
affecting all other body systems, resulting in lowered immunity.
This time of year, when the flu and cold season hit, the last
thing any one wants is lowered immunity. To all of the brides
out there, who are currently under the pressure cooker to get
the final arrangements done to make your Fall/Winter wedding a
success, this message is for you:
1) Get plenty of
sleep. Studies have shown that when you get
less then 8 hours of sleep, you lower your immune system by almost
half of its full functional capacity, making you vulnerable to
a multitude of communicable diseases and cellular structure changes
that over time may lead to chronic illness.
2) Despite the
weather, get as much exercise as you can. Exercise
not only reduces stress and anxiety levels, helps maintain healthy
weight and strengthens bones, but because of its positive effects
on moods, you are directly affecting your immune system. Studies
show that people with positive attitudes who had a terminal illness
lived an average of 3 years longer then those who adopted a poor
attitude over their illnesses. Those who had a more positive outlook,
also lived those years with quality, unlike their cohorts who
did experience more suffering in the dying process. Exercise also
moves around your life's vital force, called Qi, Chi, Ki, Prana,
Pneuma, Spirit, etc.…The saying is, "Where blood flows, Qi goes!",
So get your heart pumping, because the heart is also the organ
that produces the largest amount of energy for the HEF!
3) Eat properly, not only
to stay fit, but also to feed your Qi! There are various forms
of nutrition that you can utilize to help alleviate physical and
psychological symptoms as well as boost your energy. Some forms
of nutrition are considered medicine, like Macrobiotic and whole
food eating. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) incorporates the
use of herbs and other botanicals into the diet to promote healing
and well-being. It is wise to consult with a professional before
ever starting a new diet or using herbs due to the contraindications
of certain combined therapies and conditions.
4) Speaking of light therapy, did you know that other therapies
like Reiki, Polarity, Craniosacral, Bowen, Therapeutic Touch,
and Healing Touch therapies also use light? It is true;
like lasers, a healer who specializes in energy medicine directs
universal energy through their hearts and out their hands to the
person that is seeking care. This transference of energy directly
affects your cells. What makes up each cell? Why, DNA of course!
And what is DNA made up of? Right again, amino acids that are
coded and specifically linked up-and what makes up the amino acids?
Good job, protons, neutrons, electrons, and photons. Photons are
the essential components of life because they are a direct source
for photosynthesis, a process that occurs in plants in order for
them to make their own food (that's why we call them producers
and you usually buy them in the produce aisle), and since photons
come from the sun, and consequentially they make up the basis
of our DNA, then well we are also essentially light! Einstein's
E=mc2 explains it as energy turns into mass, just as mass can
turn into energy. SO…by receiving energy from a healer you are
effecting your cells, or source of light to facilitate a healing
process. These types of healing modalities have been successful
in treating dis-ease and disease in the realms of the mind-body-spirit,
helping to cure, physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual
pains. One of the best things about using energy medicine is that
there are virtually no contra indications over its usage as a
medicinal therapy.
So if you are looking for something to stoke your fire (Qi), this
Fall and Winter season, try treating yourself to a different form
of light therapy, other than a tanning booth or an expensive vacation.
You can have the light of the sun right at your finger-tips, or
literally in the palm of your hands.
Healing Is Possible!
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