Left handed or ambidextrous energy workers- a question

[Susurrus]

It kind of depends for me with the situation.

Sometimes I draw it in with my dominant hand & release it.

Other times if its something like a ball, I’m using both hands.

Depending on the type of energy, I will draw with my non dominant hand & release with my dominant & there are other times if its built up, I release using both.

For me it’s sort of situational & what I’m doing. Also which is easier at the time.

Most times its my dominant & releasing non dominant.

Not necessarily a left or right thing unless its a directional or some kind of healing practice & that just happens to be the way I learned or is comfortable with doing.

[BryWisteria]

This is such a great discussion- everyone has really helpful energy work tips and tactics!

@Phoenix_Rose

Conceptually, where do you gather the energy from?

In the Tai Chi classes I used to take, we would work with the flow of energy within our own bodies- I imagine at higher levels it can tie in to working with the meridians and energy channels in the body (like in TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine) but I didn’t get that far

There was something similar about the inner body energy work in karate, although it was much more explosive and aggressive than tai chi- I’d say if energy work in tai chi is like water , karate would be a combination of fire and air

I’m rambling now (forgive me!) but to answer the original question I’d say that thanks to the martial arts I use primarily inner-body energy work. If I’m trying to heal something, I usually do inner body energy work as well (often with the aid of tea entering the system too) Dance is also inner-body energy work for me

In fact, now that I’m thinking on it- I really only do outside energy work when I’m grounding- I tap deep, down into the soil and earth or ocean and draw it upwards into myself. And I suppose there are some spells that call on or require outside energy as well

@Phoenix_Rose

I always felt weird gathering it from myself as I worried I was depleting my own energy (over-thinker here)

I agree with Shadeweaver- the most important thing is to do what feels right to you! To each their own- if it feels better and more natural to draw from the Earth, then that’s what you should do!

Thanks again for a really insightful discussion, Phoenix- I always love when a topic is thought-provoking! I’ve learned a lot and am loving reading everyone’s replies and comments

[Phoenix_Rose]

@BryWisteria

There was something similar about the inner body energy work in karate, although it was much more explosive and aggressive than tai chi- I’d say if energy work in tai chi is like water , karate would be a combination of fire and air

That is awesome! This is a whole other way of experiencing energy that I hadn’t thought of before. Flowing energy, explosive energy, I have not thought to put it in those terms.
I wonder if I can notice my inner energy when I am playing ball. I am so excited for this new idea for exploration!!! I will try for explosive energy when batting

I was getting an energy healing and the healer asked me to bring in light, I imagined it and it came in like shards of light. I worried I was doing something wrong and she checked in and said she didn’t know why it was shards but that it wasn’t hurting me, it was helping. I wonder if someone times we need a bit more of an energized, explosive energy to help us.

On a side note, I have always admired Bruce Lee. I had a video tape with an interview he gave, there weren’t many. He said the “be like water, my friend” he went on to say water flows, it can crash, it can break through rock, it keeps moving, it is gentle and forceful.

There are so many things to learn!! It is exciting but takes me forever to get things done as I end up flitting from one thing to another. Eventually all the pieces will make more of a whole. Lol.

Thank you, @BryWisteria! I am glad you liked the question. Perhaps a weekly challenge , if it hasnt already been done.

Of course since I read this in the middle of the night (insomnia), and am intrigued with what everyone has written, I won’t likely go back to sleep until just before the alarm goes off. Maybe some energy work will change that!

Than you, everyone, @marsha @Shadeweaver @CelestiaMoon @Susurrus, @BryWisteria, for your answers. It is helpful to know how others do things as what is written in books can come across as ‘it is this way!’ When I bring in light weird things happen like red will splash up in response, or the shards will come down, and none of those things are in books, so it made me wonder. I know that wasnt my question, but my question was a layer on my journey of exploration and I thank you for taking the time to answer .

[CelestiaMoon]

@Phoenix_Rose

That is awesome! This is a whole other way of experiencing energy that I hadn’t thought of before. Flowing energy, explosive energy, I have not thought to put it in those terms.

I’m excited about this line of thought too!
I knew there was something about energy work in martial arts, but haven’t tried any myself so I couldn’t put my finger on it…

[MeganB]

I’ve never really thought about it…

I think I tend to use whichever hand, or both, depending on how I feel. I don’t have a sort of structure that says “right hand = X, left hand = Y” I just use whichever one I feel like I need to in that moment, or I use both!

[Shadeweaver]

Thank you @Phoenix_Rose for starting this post. I always learn from the forum, but this post more than most

@Phoenix_Rose

There are so many things to learn!! It is exciting but takes me forever to get things done as I end up flitting from one thing to another. Eventually all the pieces will make more of a whole. Lol.

I feel this way…oh look squirrel…more times than I would like to admit. lol

@BryWisteria

I tap deep, down into the soil and earth or ocean and draw it upwards into myself.

To be honest, I never thought of gathering energy from anywhere other than cosmically. I have always given energy to our Great Mother and never considered asking for any through her. I will have to try. And Ocean energy… well after 3 typhoons in the South China Sea… I’m a bit cautious about that energy. lol
But this idea brings in many new ideas

Love and Light

[Susurrus]

I know my answer may have been a bit confusing so if it was I’m sorry… my train of thought was going faster than my typing ability & apparently I completely skipped a part too

@BryWisteria

outside energy work when I’m grounding- I tap deep, down into the soil and earth or ocean and draw it upwards into myself

Um Hi! Yes, I do this too! (This would be the part I missed) Especially when Spring starts here & I can actually be outside to do anything… I do this with the Earth & the Ocean (or any natural body or flow of water where I can at the very least put my hands or feet into it) I have also sat on the ground up against trees , sat in the sun or under the moon from my back porch to draw in energy too.

It wasn’t Tai Chi (but this has been recommended to me) but to release pent-up energy that I can really feel but not… get rid of on my own necessarily… I have used my hands & feet! My husband actually helps me with this one, but rarely my son because… Well he’s 20 & it’s harder for me to explain it & have him not turn it into boxing lessons It’s based on my kickboxing training & different sets & movements… but somehow my 20-year-old turns it into a Mayweather vs Holyfield training session… which is the exact opposite of what I’m looking for

I hadn’t even thought of drawing & releasing energy when I am working outside though, it is much the same as @BryWisteria. When I’m doing the energy work ball… it’s more of balancing it using what I can as most times I do this sitting down, usually in a crisscross applesauce position on my bed or floor.

Honestly, it comes down to what feels right or more comfortable for me with what it is I am doing. So absolutely that’s how you should approach it. I kind of learn from the books & will try it the way it is said in the book, but I have found that a lot of times I wind up tweaking it (kind of like with everything else i do ) so it feels better or is more comfortable for me to be able to do & enjoy the benefits from it. So I also agree with @Shadeweaver & @BryWisteria most important & for the best results, do what is the most comfortable for yourself.

You are very welcome! It’s not often we get energy work questions such as these & I love to learn from others & discuss it too! As for depleting your own energy, sometimes it can happen or when you release whatever it is, you feel… tired or maybe drained So the best thing for those times is to rest also the best way for you & stay hydrated… try not to do to much that is going to need a lot of brain power or concentration… (for me even reading a book or writing or thinking can be just exhausting) So if you have to lay down, then lay down… or watch mindless TV laying on the couch or close your eyes & listen to some nice music , take a shower or bath … more the relaxing type of activities & hydration

Now that I am sure I have made some word salad I will leave it at that

[Phoenix_Rose]

Thanks, @Shadeweaver

I have two humourous nicknames 1. squirrel (we all know why) and when it comes to lightening, Brave Sir Robin (my fellow Monty Python aficionados will understand this)

@Susurrus, I did not find your initial answer confusing. Thank you for adding though! I love your word salads!!

Yes, I had worried that if I depleted my energy I was depleting my life force (thank you anxiety! ) Hence one of the reasons why I ask questions so I can challenge anxious thoughts if they come up. That was an old thought from years ago, but as I am now more active in using energy, still wanted to get some information from my wonderful fellow coven mates.

There is so much more to explore now.

Blessed be everyone!!

[CelestiaMoon]

@Phoenix_Rose

I have two humourous nicknames 1. squirrel (we all know why) and when it comes to lightening, Brave Sir Robin (my fellow Monty Python aficionados will understand this)

Oh dear, that made me crack up!
Definitely a squirrel here too
And now I have that song in my head…

@Phoenix_Rose

@Siofra_Strega, I did not find your initial answer confusing. Thank you for adding though! I love your word salads!!

I love her stream of consciousness writing too, it’s easy to tune into
Sometimes when I’m tired (like now) I might not get much out of it but that’s all on the receiving end… I’m definitely going to reread this thread tomorrow with fresh eyes, there’s so much good, new insight!

[Susurrus]

Sometimes my word salad or even energy work translates to: *‘Siofra… not appearing in this film.’

[Phoenix_Rose]

@Susurrus

Siofra… not appearing in this film.’

you have my heart! too funny!!

[Susurrus]

We have running conversations with lines from Monty Python in this house

[Phoenix_Rose]

@CelestiaMoon

And now I have that song in my head

Hahaha. Yup and I always want to go and get some coconuts!!

[BryWisteria]

@Phoenix_Rose

I wonder if someone times we need a bit more of an energized, explosive energy to help us.

Healing energy is often depicted as gentle, flowing, and commonly water-like, probably because it’s a soothing visual and relaxing to feel. But I think you’re absolutely right about sometimes needing something different!

In TCM, it’s possible to have a yang (fire, masculine energy) deficiency the same way you could have a yin (water, feminine energy) deficiency. We are wonderfully complex beings, made of all the elements coming together in harmony- it makes sense that sometimes we need something a bit more energized and powerful

@Phoenix_Rose

I am glad you liked the question. Perhaps a weekly challenge , if it hasnt already been done.

It is a wonderful topic, and a great one for a weekly challenge! We did have one Energy Work Challenge in the past, but it was quite a while ago (and is a very popular topic!). I think it’s high time we put energy work back on the challenge to-do list for another go!

@Phoenix_Rose

my question was a layer on my journey of exploration and I thank you for taking the time to answer .

Beautifully said!

@Shadeweaver

And Ocean energy… well after 3 typhoons in the South China Sea… I’m a bit cautious about that energy. lol

You are very wise to be cautious with the ocean, Shadeweaver- the energy is very unpredictable and volatile. The ocean appears quiet and gentle one moment, then furious and stormy the next- aka not a good channeling focus for emotional or stability work!

That being said, the ocean holds immense power and wisdom- she was there long before humankind, before life itself. In her embrace is a powerful place to dig deep into oneself and go beyond the limits of time and body (as long as someone keeps some mindfulness and mundane protective measures in place- safety first!)

@Susurrus

Especially when Spring starts here & I can actually be outside to do anything

Yes! Hearing this makes me even more excited for nice spring weather and spending time outdoors! For those of us who enjoy connecting/grounding/channeling Earth energy, there’s not much better than digging toes into the soil and being surrounded by fresh air Can’t wait!

[CelestiaMoon]

@Phoenix_Rose

Hahaha. Yup and I always want to go and get some coconuts!!

Travelling a lot?

@BryWisteria

In TCM, it’s possible to have a yang (fire, masculine energy) deficiency the same way you could have a yin (water, feminine energy) deficiency. We are wonderfully complex beings, made of all the elements coming together in harmony- it makes sense that sometimes we need something a bit more energized and powerful

There was a time (very recently) that I had just that, all rest and no action… it had been good for me for a while after having had run out of energy from the opposite. I realized talking with my tantra teacher about her schedule… it seemed terribly busy to me, but she was happy and nourished. We need a little bit of that fast and furious energy in our lives too, to keep things interesting and moving, it’s all about balance.

[BryWisteria]

@CelestiaMoon

I could hear this sound

Gif from Tenor

@CelestiaMoon

We need a little bit of that fast and furious energy in our lives too, to keep things interesting and moving, it’s all about balance.

I agree wholeheartedly!

[Susurrus]

@BryWisteria now that’s all I can hear

[Phoenix_Rose]

Amazingly, my 12 year old uses lines from the quest for holy grail. It’s awesome. I love it!!

You know, when I am in a situation I am finding difficult for whatever reason, I transform it into a Monty Python skit in my head. It makes me chuckle and helps me shift gears.

[Susurrus]

My entire house is like that… we often speak in lines from different movies. Monty Python is a favorite of ours. My daughter used to name the bunnies in the yard ‘Tim’ & my son would be like… ’ Does he have big, nasty teeth… like this?’ (& make a hand gesture by his mouth) She’d giggle & run away yelling ‘Nee’ Then he’d be like… that doesn’t even make sense! Trying to reason that she is 7 years younger than him so to her it makes total sense was a bit difficult sometimes. My husband & I thoroughly enjoyed it & still do