[astropsyche]

Originally Posted by Martian Tigress

Periodic energy-clearing also helps. Any set routine from chi gong 'chi-circuits' to yogic chakra meditation to shamanic spirit-cleansing, etc., is helpful, because there is an energy-component to everything that manifests in the physical. I find I have a much simpler time staying focussed and shedding extraneous garbage if I take the time to meditate for about an hour and clean my psychic space about 3 times a week.

Another thing that sounds kind of silly but really does work is shaman-style rattling or bell-ringing to clear negative vibes. The idea is that the rhythmic noisemaking damps and/or breaks up non-healthful wave-forms. I made myself a small bell-tree (essentially a handle with bells attached to one end instead of something that rattles) and I have found that shaking it over my bed for about a minute before I go to sleep helps really clear my dreamspace. Instead of wallowing in everyone's general 'night-garbage', I am able to dream clearly and in ways that are helpful to my work, both physical and spiritual.

As an experiment of sorts, I started carrying my bell-tree with me when I went to work (I work for the Public Library system), and when it was well-received, I offered to do a simple, 5-minute space-cleansing before we opened for the day. On the days I 'rattled', our patrons seemed much more mellow, and we definitely had a smoother, less troublesome work day. Now, my co-workers routinely ask me if I brought my bells with me...

I know these things may sound a bit strange, but I am discovering that the more one actively claims one's own space, the less outside **** is able to stick.

Peace,

Martian Tigress

[quote] I have another tip along these lines. In order to allow very high chronic pain levels I have achieved great release during and after being in the presence of drummers drumming. I can actually feel the resonance from the drums passing through my body and my incessant pain eases for some appreciable time afterwards. I have heard that some drummers are aware of healing themselves as they perform - for me the Scottish lambeg has a marvellous affect. And then there are the war drums - with rythymn and sound these instilled fear into the hearts of enemies and quickened the hearts of the warriors. Sacred instruments include pipe, bell, drum and harp. Resonance, rythymn and particular musical notes are magical![quote]