CHAPTER 1

The First Relationship:Earth and Cosmic Energies

The first relationship we'll explore is the deeply loving and supportive relationship we eachhave with two vast entities—our living Earth and the cosmic energies. We'll begin with thepowerful underpinning of our humanity—the nurturing and increasingly playful relationshipwe have with Earth.

The living Earth, with her space and time, provides us with what Lewis Bostwick calledour kindergarten, our playspace. Earth ensures that our experience is distilled andsimplified from infinite dimensions of the cosmos to the four dimensions of space/time.Earth provides us with the loving structures that form the psychic kindergarten we live in,play in, and explore. It supports a three-dimensional space where we can grow and learnto become what Seth calls a conscious co-creator with God, where we can learn tocreate our own reality, without having so much freedom that we're overwhelmed by ourinfinite possibilities.

Our admission ticket to Earth's psychic kindergarten is our body. Psychically, our bodiesreach deep into Earth, where they are nourished in unfathomable ways and grow out ofEarth much like a tree. They are wondrous intuitive and emotional instruments thatperpetually send and receive vital waves of energy and information, like a radioreceiver/transmitter. Psychics have discovered that the body operates most capably andcomfortably when "grounded," that is, when appropriately "tuned to" and aligned withEarth's frequency.

Grounding

Grounding balances and centers your body and allows you to feel safer, clearer, andsupported. Being grounded enhances your ability to see, feel, and hear more deeply. Lifeseems to just flow more easily when your body is grounded.

You can ground yourself by creating a powerful energetic connection between your bodyand Earth called a grounding cord. Your grounding cord provides the unconditionalsupport of the Earth's energy and allows you to align your body at an optimum frequency.It also provides a safe and powerful mechanism through which you can release excessand outdated energy from your aura.

In the first exercise, you create a grounding cord (an open "pipe" of light 3 to 6 inches indiameter) that extends from your pelvic area all the way down to and connected with thecenter of the planet. First, we'll discuss the varied aspects of grounding. Then, using theoutline on page 8, you can practice it at your leisure.

Posture during meditations

In the past, many of the best meditation systems used a closed meditation posture, suchas the famous lotus posture of the Buddha. That posture provided many benefits, but wasdirected at isolating the meditator from worldly relationships.

Since this meditation system embraces life's relationships, the most effective posture forpracticing these techniques is an open posture. The posture called the Egyptian posture isan excellent open meditation posture. You sit comfortably in a chair, with your backstraight, both feet flat on the floor, arms and legs uncrossed, and your hands resting,palms down, on your thighs. In this posture, your energy can flow freely throughout yourbody and aura. It allows you to remain open to life, grounded in your body, and more inthe moment (see figure 1, page 4).

You can be grounded regardless of your posture. The ideal is to be grounded all of thetime, whether you are sitting, walking, running, or flying. Once you become familiar withthe process, you will find that you can easily ground while standing and moving throughoutyour day.

Breathing

Breathing gently, smoothly, and deeply into your belly during the exercises will increasetheir benefit and effectiveness. Shallow, rapid, or erratic breathing often indicates a needto increase your grounding.

Visualize your grounding cord as green

While you can ground yourself with other colors, we find that it is particularly effective forbeginners to visualize their grounding cord as green. The natural healing, calming, andearthy qualities of green contribute nicely to growth and grounding.

Initially, you will probably find it easier to visualize your grounding cord with your eyesclosed. Eventually, you will be able to, and will want to, ground with your eyes open. Youcan imagine your grounding cord—see it, feel it, hear it, or intend it—looking somewhatlike a green fiber-optic tube or an open pipe of green light.

The chakras used in grounding

The grounding exercise will introduce you to three important energy centers in your body:your first chakra, your third chakra, and your foot chakras. Chakras are dynamic psychicorgans, confluences of vital energies that are received, transmitted, and metabolized inyour body and aura. They often appear as two cones of energy, connected to andemerging from the spine, one forward and one backward. The chakras have numerousqualities attributed to them. In the beginning, you will be working with the aspects of eachof these three chakras that ground you and facilitate the energy flow into and throughoutyour body and aura (see figure 2, page 6).

The chakra that you ground from is called the first chakra. This psychic organ facilitatesyour bringing grounding energy into your body and aura from Earth. In this system, thefirst chakra is placed differently for women than for men. For women, the first chakra islocated between the ovaries; for men, it is located in its traditional site, at the base of thespine. Placing the first chakra a little higher on the spine for women allows them to runtheir bodies at a higher frequency. This seems to be a more natural female level.

The third chakra is located at the solar plexus, just a little below where the ribs cometogether in the abdomen. This chakra facilitates the distribution of the various energiesthroughout your body and aura.

Facing downward in the arches of the feet are the foot chakras. The foot chakras allowyou to effortlessly bring Earth energy directly into your body.

How to create a grounding cord

You create your grounding cord by first imagining a spinning ball of earthy-green lightanywhere from 3 to 6 inches in diameter in your first chakra. Let it spin (the direction ofspin doesn't matter), then let it fall through your chair. As it falls, imagine that it creates anopen tube of green light behind it, similar to the tail of a comet. Allow it to fall effortlesslyall the way down to the center of the planet. You may enjoy imagining gravity as a form oflove that gently pulls your grounding cord down to Earth's center for you. When it reachesthe Earth's center, let the ball expand and merge with Earth's energy. Allow Mother Earthto greet you with a warm embrace and to align your body to just the right frequency for lifeon our planet.

The larger the diameter of your grounding cord, the more grounded you will be. Tofacilitate an increased grounding capability, once you've established your grounding-cordconnetion, allow it to expand to 6 to 10 inches in diameter, or to whatever size feelsappropriate and comfortable for you. Check to see that your grounding cord is securelyconnected to your first chakra, and unobstructed and unbroken all the way down to itsconnection to the center of the planet.

Your grounding cord will help regulate energy flow

You may find it beneficial to intend that any excess or out-dated energy in your aura willautomatically flow down your grounding cord. Your grounding cord, much like thegrounding wire in an electrical circuit, helps keep your body safe and comfortable, neverrunning more energy than is appropriate for you at any time.

Advanced student: I'd had deep meditations for many years but never quite knew how tocarry them into my day. Soon after arriving at work I would be just as harried as everyoneelse. "Let go" was the advice I'd get. I'd wonder, "Let go to where?" When I learned how toground myself, it seemed apparent to me that I had probably never been "grounded" a dayin my life. It felt great. Grounding made it so much easier to stay centered. And the firsttime I released that "nervous" energy down my grounding cord I understood what it meantto "let go."

Bringing Earth energy in through your feet

Once you've established your grounding cord, you will want to bring the nourishing Earthenergy up into your body. You can allow fresh green Earth energy to flow effortlessly upinto your foot chakras, through your calves, knees, and thighs, then up the front of yourbody and into your third chakra (your solar plexus, where your ribs come together). Next,you'll see, feel, hear, or imagine the fresh Earth energy energizing your third chakra for amoment. Allow the nourishing energy to flow out into your entire body, mind, and aura.You can bring as much fresh Earth energy into your body as you like.

Allow any excess or undesirable energy that you are ready to release from your body andaura to simply flow down your grounding cord. Earth will neutralize and recycle it for you.

Establish a comfortable proficiency

With a little practice, you'll be able to ground in about ten seconds or less. Whilefamiliarizing yourself with the specifics, you can expect your practice sessions to take upto ten minutes. Since grounding is the foundation for every technique in this system, youmay want to establish a comfortable proficiency with the process before proceeding on tothe subsequent exercises. To keep pace with your growth, release your grounding cord(letting it dissolve back into the Earth) and create a new one each time you meditate ormake any big changes.

Exercise 3: Grounding

1. Sit Egyptian style in a chair.

2. Breathe gently and deeply into your belly.

3. Close your eyes and imagine a ball of spinning green light, from 3 to 6 inches indiameter, in your first chakra. Then allow it to spin a little faster still.

4. Let the ball drop effortlessly all the way down to Earth's center and create a groundingcord for you.

5. Allow the ball to expand and merge with the Earth's core.

6. Feel yourself more secure, more at ease, more playful and aligned with the Earth'sfrequency.

7. Let your grounding cord expand to 6 to 10 inches in diameter, or to whatever size feelscomfortable to you.

8. Let fresh green Earth energy flow up into your foot chakras, through your legs, then upthe front of your body and into your third chakra.

9. See, feel, hear, or imagine Earth's nurturing energy in your third chakra for a moment,then allow it to flow out into every cell of your body, mind, and aura.

10. Check your grounding cord to see that it is securely connected to your first chakra,and unbroken and unobstructed all the way down to the Earth's center. Make adjustmentsif necessary.

11. Bring as much fresh Earth energy into your body and aura as you wish.

12. Give your body permission to release any excess or unwanted energy down yourgrounding cord.

13. Remind yourself that, henceforth, your grounding cord will continue to operate, settingyour body at your Earth frequency, bringing fresh Earth energy into your body as needed,and releasing unwanted or excess energy as well.

14. When finished, stand up and stretch.

Being in the center of your head

We find another powerful technique that can assist you in grounding is bringing yourawareness into the center of the head. The center of the head, often called the seat of thesoul, is a very calm and lovely energy found in and around the pineal gland. While thereare slight individual variations, the center of the head can be found roughly between, andabout as high as the top of the ears (see figure 3, page 10). Resting your awareness inthe center of your head helps you focus your body and mind in the present and increasesyour clarity and neutrality as well.

Take a moment now to locate and become familiar with the feel of having your awarenessin the center of your head.

For some people, placing their hands over their ears makes it easier to find. There are norules, just exploration.

Advanced student: I just play with my awareness, shifting it back and forth in the generallocation of the pineal gland until it "feels" good. When I reach a certain calmness, I knowI'm in the center of my head.

Exercise 4: Finding the center of your head

1. Relax, and breathe gently and deeply into your belly.

2. Ground, or check your grounding.

3. Playfully notice where your awareness is.

4. Bring your awareness into the center of your head, and explore how that feels.

5. Allow your awareness to rise to the ceiling for a moment and explore how that feels.

6. Invite your awareness into the center of your head.

7. Practice letting your awareness rise to the ceiling and bringing it back in until you feelreasonably familiar with the energy in the center of your head.

8. Conclude your exploration by allowing your awareness to rest in the center of yourhead.

Bringing your awareness to the center of your head is a progressive exploration. You willcontinue to discover its subtlety, but even your first efforts will heal previously hiddenlevels of your being. From now on, you can bring your awareness to the center of yourhead whenever you ground, or anytime you want increased effectiveness and clarity.

Owning the Room

Every exercise in this book will begin with grounding and the following technique, owningthe room. This exercise, though simple to do, has very deep ramifications. Owning theroom develops and enhances your appreciation of the fact that the universe has providedyou a personal space in which to flourish. Owning the room develops and enhances yourappreciation of the fact that you are entitled to thrive, and that you are completelysupported in your growth.

What makes this exercise so exceptional is that, when you own a room psychically, youacknowledge, validate, and own it from your unique frequency, your unique self. Otherscan own the same room at the same time from their own unique frequency. You are not incompetition with or in violation of anyone else's right to their unique space. You areunderstanding, seeing, feeling, hearing, and validating that you have a right to thrive. Youhave a right to be safe and be supported, as do others.

The universe wants you to make your unique impact. Through you, the universe, or God,knows itself by your uniqueness. In owning the room, you are claiming your ownuniqueness and allowing others theirs. It could be said that you are not owning space, somuch as owning your own uniqueness which we call owning the room.

There's an important but subtle difference between occupying a room with your energyand owning it from your unique frequency. You own the room with your intent, withoutfilling it with your energy. If you filled the room with your energy, you would be incompetition with others. Owning a room is an abstract process. While doing theexercise, you can affirm for yourself—see, feel, or hear—that you are where youruniqueness will bloom. While the exercise does change the quality of the energy in theroom, the change is simply one of validating the universal permission given to you by AllThat Is to learn, to explore, to grow, to engage the cosmic dance of life.

Exercise 5: Owning the room

1. Resting your awareness in the center of your head, breathe gently and deeply into yourbelly and ground yourself.

2. Imagine sending a thin green line out from each foot to the four corners of the floor.

3. Affirm silently to yourself, "My floor," as you own the floor from your unique frequency.

4. From just above your head, send a thin golden line out to each corner of the ceiling.

5. Affirm silently to yourself, "My ceiling," as you own the ceiling from your uniquefrequency.

6. Own the entire room; floor to ceiling, front to back, and side to side.

7. Affirm silently to yourself, "My room."

8. Release any excess or old energy from your aura, and replenish your aura with freshEarth energy.

9. Check your grounding.

10. When ready, stand up and stretch.

Owning the room is not the same as owning your space

Owning the room is accomplished with your intent, not with your energy. In addition toowning the room, we'll introduce another concept later in the book that we refer to asowning your space. Owning your space is equivalent to owning your aura. To own yourspace or aura, you do own it with your energy, because it's you. It's who you are. Thespace you "own" in a room is not "who" you are, but a permissive space where you cangrow and thrive.

You can own the room wherever you are

You can use this tool in imaginative ways to own the room wherever you are by yourintent; out in the middle of a field, flying in an airplane, driving in your car. You don'tliterally need a room. You can own your right to thrive as a human being anywhere youare.

One student credits the technique with having helped her overcome an incapacitating fearof driving. She created a safe and supportive environment for driving by first groundingand then owning the room for a space surrounding her car. Then she'd ground and ownher car. Within six weeks, she had released her fears about driving. Soon after, hercareer changed and she has since found herself on the road quite a lot.