Spiritual energy, called chi in metaphysical studies, is necessary for bioenergetic balance. It is the energy that flows through you and through everything, affecting cellular and neurological processes. From the cellular level, it influences mitochondrial electron and proton flux, ATP generation, and cellular respiration. Moreover, it also handles heart and brain electromagnetic waves while impacting neuroplasticity and emotional wellness. So, recognizing spiritual energy benefits physical and mental health for a holistic approach to wellness.
What is Energy in Spirituality?
Spiritual energy, or “inergy,” is an intelligent energy, a dynamic force that underlies all existence. It acts as both a life force and information in motion. Inergy affects everything from cellular functioning to emotional states at the quantum level. For example, a Harvard University study published in 2008 shows that meditation, be it short or long term, affects our genes. Meditation can turn genes on or off to alleviate the mental and emotional stress that causes cellular damage and harm to the body. An oncologist of 40 years, Dr. Carl Simonton’s work with cancer patients highlights how visualization can use such energy for health outcomes. He treated a young leukemia patient by teaching the little boy mental imagery with techniques such as visualizing leukocytes as enemies to be defeated.
Furthermore, Dr. Lee Pulos, a clinical psychologist in Vancouver, emphasizes that every symptom has an emotional message and that love and purpose may change illness-causing vibrations. In 1966, Cleve Backster discovered that plants also react to human intentions while responding similarly to people when frightened or loved. This experiment was done simply by hooking up plants to electrodes and thinking about the things that we want to do to the plant and measuring its response through the electrode readings. This experiment shows that everything has energized awareness, even plants. Everything is energy and everything is interconnected. Along these lines, spiritual energy links all living things and explains healing and change via emotional, mental, and physical alignment.
Categories of Spiritual Energy
Through Cultivation
Everything is energy but not everyone is attuned to the energy field. Spiritual energy comes differently and the more proactive way to realize that is through cultivation. This awareness or the ability to feel and sense the spiritual energy is closely related to one’s cultivation practice. Some practitioners may experience entering wonderful states, witnessing extraordinary scenes. Some may have enlightening dreams or receive strong intuitions or messages that guide them, whether encouraging certain actions or warning against them. Others may develop heightened perceptual abilities and even psychic prediction powers. The range of potential inspired abilities is extensive. In fact, getting inspiration is actually a sign of achievement in self-cultivation!
Internally
Internal spiritual energy accentuates one’s soul or inner self. Introspection and mindfulness unlock this energy. When we look at the world with a calm heart, we are able to see things more clearly and realize how we brought upon the troubles to ourselves. When one is calm, free of fear, anger or even any negative energy, the energy in the body is balanced. It is much easier to be aware of the spiritual energy when one’s calm and emotionally stable.
Externally
The energy shared between a person and their surroundings, including other people and nature, is called external spiritual energy. Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, can lower cortisol and improve natural killer cell activity for a better immune system. Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese approach to spatial organization, optimizes energy flow in living spaces for health and wealth. For example, having good Feng Shui at home helps one gather wealth and luck. It does not just help with gathering wealth and luck, it also contributes to a harmony family too, as we dive more into the spiritual energy of the home. In addition, wearing different types of accessories such as quartz, jade, coral, sandalwood, agate, tridacna ornaments etc brings different energy fields as these natural minerals or materials come with their innate energy field as they were mined from the Earth.. These auspicious treasures create vibrational frequencies interacting with the body’s energy field to promote healing and spiritual development.
How to Develop Spiritual Energy?
Increasing Awareness through Meditation and Cultivation
Meditation and cultivation develop spirituality. Through meditation, we gain different perceptions of time and space. Our feeling of the world changes after we practice meditation. When we adjust our life frequency to a different intensity, our perceptions or feelings toward the world and the same things change. If we keep practicing, we will experience them bit by bit. This heightened awareness allows us to tune to the spiritual energy and for some, to use it for energy healing. Besides the more commonly known physical benefits like lowering blood pressure and reducing risk of heart disease, meditation brings many spiritual benefits too.
Chanting and Prostration Practices
Chanting and prostration also promote spiritual energy. Mantras, including “Om Mani Padme Hum,” help synchronize brain waves for emotional stability. Chanting brings lots of benefits and is particularly great for our brain. Chanting brings peace and wisdom to us, enabling us to be more focused. Full-body prostration facilitates energy flow while unblocking meridian pathways. Besides the many health benefits that it brings, prostration helps one deepen their spiritual journey as this practice embodies humility and surrender. This simple repetitive practice calms the body and mind, allowing for enhanced self-awareness which then opens the gateway of heightened wisdom.
Looking at the World with a Calm Heart and Appropriate Behavior
A peaceful heart and proper behaviors are key to spiritual progress. It entails handling emotions and external stimuli. Once we understand that labels are all man-made and there is but the one and only Truth, everything and all troubles seem to be very minute. Once we see through the impermanence of human life, we are able to accept anything that we face in life. With a calm heart, one is able to detect the unpleasant thought that pops up in our mind and then change that thought before it manifests itself into something much bigger and harmful. Having a compassionate heart allows us to behave more appropriately. Doing the right thing at the right moment can create a ripple effect of positivity. These are some simple practices that we can start to embrace our spiritual energy.
Auspicious Treasures and External Energy
Aligning auspicious treasures, including garnet, agate, jade, topaz, and tridacna amongst others, with positive external forces may boost spiritual energy. Bodhi Meditation auspicious treasures can protect the wearer from negative energy as many of these treasures are made of materials with innate energetic elements that have been used historically to drive away negative energy. These auspicious treasures hold the spiritual essence of Heaven and Earth, promoting one’s physical and mental balance. Many cultures employ jade and amethyst to balance and cleanse energy fields. Feng Shui recommends placing items to maximize energy flow. Through this online guide, you will be able to find your home’s wealth spot and choose the right treasure containers to place at that spot to help optimize the flow of energy of the house and in turn, energy of the people staying or being in the house.
Energy Healing
The Role of Music in Energy Healing
Music is a transfer of energy. Different music frequencies help with energy healing. They resonate with Schumann’s resonances, Earth vibrations that stabilize the biofield. Sound energy healing works by harmonizing and bringing the body back into balance. There are also a few musical instruments that can produce healing frequency sounds. Singing bowls, metal bowls that produce a range of sounds and frequencies, are commonly used in sound healing practices. Here is an example of a singing bowl healing music named “Merely An Illusion” where each sound enters your body, flows into your heart and connects with your spirit.
Energy Blessing with Bodhi Meditation
Bodhi Meditation Energy Blessing uses esoteric dharma techniques taught by Grandmaster JinBodhi, accompanied by specialized healing music. Communicating with the compassionate energy of the Universe can stimulate the body’s own healing power. This approach aims to clear blockages, relax meridians, alleviate pain, foster balance, and support overall health and well-being. It is a self-cultivation method to increase our energy and recover our health.
Energy gives us the motivation and positivity to get through the day. In order to protect your energy, meditation is the best shelter against the dark or negative energies. When your energy is balanced, you are able to tune into your spiritual energy easier. Bodhi Meditation retreats, such as the Health and Happiness Meditation Retreat or Stress Relief Retreat are a great option for beginners without any meditation foundation. For instance, one of the methods taught in the retreat, The Meditation of Greater Illumination, aims to illuminate our body, mind and soul, shielding us from the negative energy and enabling us to regain a healthy and happy life!
Let’s fill every day with positive energy and say goodbye to the negative energy! Visit your local Bodhi Meditation Center now for energy healing and mind-body rejuvenation!
