Christianity 101 - Part 1

A few months ago I published a post called Buddhism 101. It struck me that the compassionate philosophy is similar to Christianity. Buddha also taught that we have responsibility to end suffering in the world, which is similar to Jesus's concern for the poor. Though personally, I don't think suffering is limited to the poor. Anti-depressants wouldn't be so common in developed nations if it were. 

Anyhow, back to the title subject. If you've read my blog, its no secret that I drifted away from Catholicism a while ago (read the post called Losing My Religion). It wasn't until I got into energy healing that I reconnected with Jesus the Healer, if not Jesus the Son of God. After all, Jesus was known for healing the sick, performing miracles and teaching compassion. Unfortunately Christians get a bad rap these days and I started to wonder: where is the disconnect? 

Sooo, a few weeks ago I downloaded three versions of the New Testament: Greek Orthodox, King James and Roman Catholic. Also the Ancient Greek text with annotations as I was curious about one discrepancy. I read the gospel of Matthew from each version, wanting to filter out church politics, and made a list of insights. In my own words, this is what I found:

• Love God
• Love your neighbour
• Fill your heart with compassion
• We'll be judged for what's in our hearts
• Be humble. Keep your ego in check
• Don't judge others or throw rocks
• Your faith (certainty) will heal you 
• Ask and you will receive 
• God will provide. Trust
• Practice forgiveness
• Actions speak louder than words
• Chikdlike joy will open doors to Heaven  
• Love Advice: Monogamy and respect
• Follow the 10 commandments  :-) 

I haven't read much of the other gospels yet, but I like the messages in this one. Be humble. Be kind. Be compassionate. Ask and you will receive (Law of Attraction) and a bit of healing. I am planning on reading the rest of the gospels to sniff out the passages on healing, miracles and manifestation {LINK}. At one point Jesus said we would do what he did, and more. Why hasn't it happened yet? 

Note: I'm planning on exploring different belief systems such as Buddhism, Christianity, Kabbalah and some pagan religions. Look for the "World Religions" label on the right. Please comment or send me an email with any thoughts or suggestions. 

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Regina Chouza is an energy healer, angel medium and the author of A Personal Guide to Self-Healing, Cancer & Love and Chakra Healing & Magick. Blogging at Diary of a Psychic Healer since 2010, her passion is bringing the qualities of love, joy and empowerment to healing pursuits. Read her books to unlock your intuition. 

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Energy Healing, Cords and Relationships - Part 2

Last week I shared a post on energy cords, relationships and what we stand to gain by healing them (see here). If you missed it, relationship cords are threads of energy that connect us with the people we know and see most often: friends, family, colleagues, etc. They allow for the passage of friendly vibes, but they can also absorb emotions like stress, frustration or jealousy: the by-product of our daily interactions. The good news is we can clear and heal these cords. Today I’m going to talk you through a short healing meditation that you can use to clear the air on a regular basis. The idea is to connect with the other person's higher self and have a heart to heart, airing your concerns and listening to theirs.

Cord Healing Meditation

Find a quiet place to sit. Think of a relationship that you’d like to work on. With your eyes closed, invite that person to join you. Visualise them taking a seat across from you, at a comfortable and peaceful distance. We are going to protect them by placing a bubble of amethyst light around their energy field. 

• GROUNDING and PROTECTING. I always begin healing meditations by grounding myself, keeps you safe and grounded (see here). You can do this by visualising a bubble of soft, protective light around your body. I like to give it the quality of amethyst, for transformation, healing and protection. We then ground ourselves by bringing our awareness into the body, especially the legs and feet. Feeling connected to the Earth.  You can also visualise grounding roots anchoring you to the earth.

• VISUALISATION: Visualise a cord extending from your Heart to theirs. Let your imagination bring it to life, for example: what color is it? Is it made of rope, steel, cotton, or barbed wire? Is the energy balanced, does it flow in both directions? How does it make you feel? Heart to Heart cords are present in every relationship and these we only need to clear and heal. If you see cords attached to other chakras, have a look too. Cords to the Solar Plexus, Throat and Brow can be about control, boundaries or even too much curiosity (what are they thinking, etc?) This kind of cord can be cut when we understand why its there and what may need to change.  

• SELF-REFLECTION: Based on what you've observed so far, what adjustments would you make in this relationship? How would you make it better? Tell the other person how you feel. Is there anything you could do to create a balanced and collaborative relationship? Speak your mind and take a few minutes to listen to their side. Please remember you are speaking to their Higher Self. Let go of any expectations.  If you’re doing this at home, you might like to write out your feelings for a few minutes. 

• TO HEAL OR TO CUT? Today we’re going to focus on healing the Heart to Heart cord by removing tense or stagnant energy and replacing it with love, compassion, and dialogue. The same healing can be done with cords connecting the Sacral Chakra in romantic partners, as this can clear and heal the bond for the couple. If however, you found a cord that you’d like to cut, for example, to your Solar Plexus or Throat, that is another story.

• CLEARING AND HEALING: Let's call on Archangel Raphael, the healing angel, and Michael the protector to help us clear and heal the cord. You can visualise a vacuum plugging into the cord at the half-way point. It slowly removes tense energy until the cord made of light. Once this is done, we’re going to fill the space with healing light. This light overflows from the cord, pouring into both of your Heart Chakras. We shed the previous cord as its replaced by a liquid gold, healing connection. Both hearts are open to give and receive love and understanding in equal measure. Once we’re done, thank the angels for their assistance. We're going to let the cord switch off, trusting that the undercurrent of love and understanding will remain in our subconscious. 

• CLOSING DOWN: To end the meditation, bring your attention back to the bubbles of protective light around each of your energy fields. Intend for them to fill up with joy, faith, abundance, and any other elements you’d like to receive. Bless the other person and thank them for coming. Wave goodbye as they step into a lovely air balloon or a carriage, and continue on their journey. You have separate life paths, both filled with joy and purpose. These paths may overlap, especially with family and friends. Say farewell for now and bring your attention back into the room, slowly. Ground yourself,  take a deep breath and stretch. Drink some water. 

This is how we clear and heal a cord. We can also cut it by visualising big scissors instead of the vacuum and disposing of the cord, including any bits in your energy field. The important thing to mention here is that whenever you remove energy from the aura or the body, we need to fill that space with love, light and healing. Otherwise it could leave holes in the energy field. As with any healing meditation, intention is key. Intend for it to dissolve, and it will. Intend for your energy to heal and replenish itself, and it will. When this is done, please write down the things you noticed during the meditation, especially any adjustments you want to make to your behaviour. The cord and its imbalances are the result of our behaviour, experiences and reactions.

So that's it for today! I hope you enjoyed this intuitive meditation. If in time you'd like to release the situation or person, book a session.

Reiki hugs, 

Regina 

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Regina Chouza is an Energy Healer, Angel Medium and author of A Personal Guide to Self-Healing, Cancer & Love and Chakra Healing & Magick. She qualified as a healer at the School of Intuition & Healing UK. Her passion is bringing the qualities of self-love, joy and empowerment to healing pursuits. Read her books to heal yourself.  

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Energy Healing, Cords and Relationships

You may have heard of cords, or that we can call on Archangel Michael to help us cut them. Cutting energy cords enables us to let go of attachments that hold us back, whether it is to a person, to a situation or even to something we are scared of. 

This is one way of looking at cords. In the coming weeks we'll go through a meditation that can be used to release baggage that holds us back. Today I would like to discuss relationship cords and how we can heal them to improve our connection with others. 

But first, what is a cord?

Cords are currents of energy that connect us to others. When we meet someone new, our Heart Chakra opens up and we form a bond that allows for the passage of friendly vibes. This makes it easier for us to understand each other without having to say as much. We're on the same page. These cords are thin to begin with and if you never see the person again, it will fade away. The more you interact, the stronger it becomes and the more energy it holds. More history. 

Relationship cords can lie dormant for days, weeks or years until we think of the person on the other side. Energy follows thought, and the cord activates. We ping them energetically. This is why friends or family might be thinking about each other before one of them picks up the phone to call. It's like messaging on a telepathic or energetic level. We have cords (or personal bonds) with our friends, family and colleagues. Anyone you interact with on a regular basis. This is natural. People who aren’t able to connect this way find it harder to form deep relationships. 

Most cords are positive to begin with, but they can be affected by the tension that comes with everyday human interactions: including misunderstandings, friction, tension and jealousy. By clearing and healing a cord we aim to clear the energy in the relationship so that the people involved can communicate without bringing all of their history to the table. It helps to turn a leaf with old friends. 

Sometimes, we need to look at the dynamic between two people, for example, is it a co-dependent relationship? In that case, the cord and the energy between them will feel like a crutch. They are using the relationship to prop each other up, to feel safe. The energy in the cord is the result of their dynamic and rather than cut the cord, what we want to do is allow them to heal themselves. Find their own strength and slowly start to change their behaviour. You can also cut the cord, but the foundation needs to change first. This can happen gradually. First we tune into the cord.

Whether you’re looking at yourself or at a client, what you see will give you an idea of the status of the relationship. Let your imagination and your intuitions bring it to life, for example: what color is it? Is it made of rope, steal, light, or barbed wire? You do see some funny cords! Does the energy flow in both directions, or is one person doing all of the giving? And in that case, does the giver have trouble receiving from others? Or did the meet a strong person who has a tendency to take. It's funny how people gravitate each other, teaching us lessons or accommodating for our quirks. 

Whenever we see an unhealthy or unbalanced cord, both parties are equally responsible. Though usually, it takes one person to realize their mistake and change their behavior so that the relationship can become balanced again. In some cases, that might lead to the end of the relationship, but more often it’s about both people evolving and becoming stable and well rounded individuals.

To sum up, we can: 

• Cut cords to people, situations and beliefs/fears that hold us back. We can cut unhealthy cords to refresh relationships that we want to maintain, OR, cut cords to people and situations that we want to release. 

• Clear a cord to put the past behind us and stop fighting over things that may have happened. Turn a new leaf. This can be really helpful, especially in passionate, intense or long standing relationships. The Heart-to-Heart cord is given care & maintenance. 

• Tune in clairvoyantly to get a read on the relationship. Is the energy balanced, do both people share and carry equal weight, etc? In these cases we would use this information to adjust our behaviour. 

You can work with a qualified Healer or a Reiki Master to heal or cut chords. The very first energy healing class I ever took was on cords and how to heal them. We started with a self-healing meditation and then went on to group work, where we would sense each other’s cords, discuss them and cut them if necessary. It's amazing how how vibrant the energy can be! 

Reach out on social media to book a healing session with me. Here is a script, but these are best done in one-to-one energy healing sessions. The healings are very deep and move our foundations, emotionally & energy.

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Regina Chouza is an energy healer, angel medium and the author of A Personal Guide to Self-Healing, Cancer & Love and Chakra Healing & Magick. Blogging at Diary of a Psychic Healer since 2010, her passion is bringing the qualities of love, joy and empowerment to healing pursuits. Read her books to unlock your intuition. 

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Working Through Your Fears

Last week I had technical difficulties with my radio show. Skype malfunctioned and I had to cancel at the last minute. We ended up running the recording from my first show. It's only been a couple months since I started, and I was bummed to miss it. The funny thing is that, had this happened one month ago, I would've been secretly relieved to be off the hook for the night. 

Being on air can be scary at first. It took 5-6 weeks to get past the stage fright. Now I am finally enjoying it. The main reasons I took this gig were that: a) hosting a radio show would be fun, and b) I was terrified by the idea. Speaking in public has never been one of my joys. At least on the radio, you don't see the audience and that makes it easier. Doing a weekly show is good practice. 

A couple years ago, I took a class at the Kabbalah Center in London. One of the things they mentioned was how our fears became bigger whenever we run away from them. Say you are scared of skydiving. An opportunity presents itself, and even though you'd love to jump from a plane and plummet to your death float through the sky on a parachute, panic sets in. You wimp out. For a second you feel relieved. Then the adrenalin goes down and you start to feel disappointed in yourself. The next time you have a chance to skydive, the weight of that "failure" makes it even more daunting. It's only when you take the leap that your fear loses its grip on you. Skydive a few more times and you will find yourself enjoying it. The fearsome hurdle disappears. 

It's also said that our greatest fears stand in the way of our greatest joys. I don't know if my joy is on the other side of this radio show, but I am enjoying myself a lot more every week. I was really disappointed to miss the show. And not the least bit relieved to be "off the hook" for the night. My first goal is done: I got past the fear. Now it's time to enjoy the show, hopefully you will too! 

Reiki hugs, 

Regina

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Regina Chouza is an energy healer, angel medium and the author of A Personal Guide to Self-Healing, Cancer & Love and Chakra Healing & Magick. Blogging at Diary of a Psychic Healer since 2010, her passion is bringing the qualities of love, joy and empowerment to healing pursuits. Read her books to unlock your intuition. 

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