Are you increasing or decreasing your life force energy?
The Gate of Increase (Gate 42 in the teachings of Human Design) teaches us the principles of alchemy behind the Law of Attraction and the concept of “What comes around goes around.” Residing in the sacral center this is harnessing one’s life force energy in a direction where many will benefit from applied effort. It offers the generosity of lending a hand and offering support in ways that increase the potential for many to benefit not just a few. It understands that the universe is generous in nature, and in embracing this understanding, teaches others the value of teamwork and collaboration, instead of fear and competition.
On a daily basis we all have a certain amount of available energy. Not every day will have the same measure, and not every individual will have an equal amount. What is important here is tuning in to assess your energy level through body consciousness (not from the mind) and honoring where you are at. When you look at energy in the form of increase, we have the ability to increase positive vibrational energy and negative vibrational energy. Negative vibrational energy shows up when we are depleted, stuck in a sense of “It's all about me”, or where we have given away our power, therefore out of alignment with our true self. Positive vibrational energy offers support, encouragement, and generosity of time. In doing so it also receives back the satisfaction and joy in the increase of positive vibrational energy from its offerings to others.
We are always in a state of increase, but what are you increasing? This is the teaching of the Law of Attraction and turning inwards to access, “What am I increasing within myself that is being shared out to the collective through my energetic vibration?”
Inner Alchemy: applying the ingredients of transformation from the teachings of the Gene Keys
Shadow: Expectation
Dilemma: Disappointment
Gift: Detachment
In the words of Shakespeare “All the world’s a play.” You see, we all adapt certain character roles to play within the great drama of life, and use our self created identities to build a structure around ourselves to ensure that our character role has what it needs to play its role well. Most often we adapt several of these roles and a set of expectations around each of them.
Let's look at some examples:
When you consider the role of a mother or father, what does that look or feel like to you? Imagine this as casting for the role of mother or father.
When you consider the work that you do, how would you describe yourself if you were to see it as a character and identity?
When you look at your deepest relationship (partner, best friend), how would you describe the character you play?
In considering the three scenarios above, can you see differences and varieties as to the various character roles? What stands out the most for you?
When we start to notice the different roles that we all play, we can then become honest about the expectations we hold towards ourselves and others in order to maintain that role. When those expectations are not met then we experience the dilemma of disappointment. Consider the last time you planned an outing or gathering and it fell short of your desired expectation. Was there a certain scenario that played out in your mind, or a desire for what you wanted to create operating behind the scenes of what you offered? Can you sense how easy it is for us to hold onto the shadow of expectations and in doing so increase the likelihood of creating our own disappointment?
Applying the Gift of Detachment
So how do we avoid disappointment? We learn to recognize and release our expectations for how something should or should not be. We come into the awareness of trusting the call of where and how to best apply our energy for the greatest good of all, and trust that the universe knows how, when, and why this is needed. This is the teachings of Buddha. We just show up, and in doing so are rewarded with our own opening of the heart and receptivity to the generosity of life. We become filled with the vibrational energy offered through universal love. The birds know this. The flowers know this. Life knows this. All that is required is your presence, your openness. Bring the mind to watch and observe the miraculousness of life, but check the ego at the door so that your path does not become blocked with expectations leading to disappointments.
Self Reflection Questions:
When I look at my relationships with others, what are some of the expectations I have that I can honestly identify?
When I look at my expectations from question 1 and remain honest with myself why do these feel important? What part of my story or version of myself is it feeding?
What would I like to increase within my life?
How can I offer what I want to increase the most out to others, trusting that “What goes around comes around?” Do I feel I can do this without attachment to an outcome? If not, what do I need to first nurture within myself?
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LISA RICHARD, Owner of loving energy recharge
Lisa Richard is a certified Reiki Master / Teacher, Emotion Code Practitioner, Ancestral Healer / Past Life Reclamation, Lightworker Coach, Human Design Guide, Intuitive Channel / Oracle Card Reader, and Keynote Speaker living on Vancouver Island.
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