The same applies to energy in all of its forms and systems/techniques that work with this energy. The energy naturally flows out and seeks equilibrium. It will go towards those areas of imbalance. Even so, we still need to work on areas of constriction and blockages that restrict the healing flow of energy in the body.

OUR PHYSICAL STATE & MENTAL WELLNESS
There is an interconnection between all aspects of our being. Our physical state affects our mental wellness. What we think is directly related to how we feel. Eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, mind, color, sound, taste, touch, thought; all of the sense doorways, are interconnected ~ everything counts.

Another way of saying this is that there is an energy connection and effect from the outer world and from our inner world. Ones thoughts can create an emotional response supporting our wellness or creating disharmony. Knowing this, we can begin to take charge of our well being through mindfulness, compassion, wisdom and right action.

Many of us have been told that there is no such thing as healing energy or that there are no more subtle forms of energy that operate outside of today's current technology to detect and track. The truth is that we can work with and sense this energy. This is our innate energy awareness. They are forms of magnetic energy and can be moved with ones intention. The problem for most people is that if they cannot see or feel this energy then it must not exist.

TRAPPED ENERGY IN OUR BODY
Let's talk more about the latter that is a product of our traumatic experiences. Most people do not even realize what a heavy load they are carrying around with them. We become numb to the pain within and are wounded. Though full of heart-break and sadness there is also more anger than we would like to acknowledge. This is all energy, that if not released and dealt with or transformed with loving compassion, can cause havoc with the body and mind. It may remain trapped for years and manifest as physical and mental health issues. It just seems too hard to deal with, to go into the pain and the source of the pain again. We also put barriers around our heart as well. When we cannot speak our personal truth or must withhold our anger, this emotional energy keeps piling up. Being in the now moment is probably the hardest thing for most of us to do.

THOUGHTS have an energy effect both on our well being and the well being of others. The reason is that they evoke an emotional response which translates into energy. This energy moves throughout the body and out into the world. Taking charge of ones thoughts is not suppressing those that do not appeal to us, but consciously cultivating thoughts that are loving, supporting and uplifting.

As we grow up and travel down life's path, we make mistakes. We intentionally or unintentionally harm others.   There are unlimited rational an irrational reasons for this. We each have our story. Some of us feel responsible for traumatic acts against us or are made to blame for acts not of our doing and we believe it!

We also harm others. These are all our deep dark secrets that we hide from the view of our compassionate heart. Our deep dark secrets are killing us moment to moment. We can become numb to life and continue a destructive spiral down to the lowest of low ebbs. We often lash out in our pain at our loved ones and friends. Most often it may be a stranger who unwittingly gets the full dose by reminding us of our pain.

It is forgiving oneself and moving forward with a loving heart, letting our wounds heal.  The only person we can truly heal is our self, for true healing goes beyond physical healing.   Some health issues may always be with us.   Our attitude about them and our life can be transformed through the compassionate heart.

• We must overcome our fears
• We have the power to transform our pain and suffering