Principles to empower yourself professionally and personally (Part 2) (Proceedings)

For an understanding of the bioenergetic field, please refer to The Science of Energy Medicine and Part I of this lecture series.

MAGNETIC RESONANCE

Nikola Tesla was a brilliant inventor who studied wave theory. Along with many other contributions to science, he invented alternating current, the radio, motors that power appliances and ignition switches, and the Tesla coil, which creates a magnetic field. His theories allowed the discovery of MRI, which is based on magnetic field technology.

Tesla was also an eccentric genius. One of the most well known stories about him involved his theory of magnetic resonance. He believed that if an oscillating device producing a vibration equal to the inherent vibration of a structure was placed on that structure, it would ultimately cause its demise. In time, the oscillations would weaken the support system until it crumbled. We have seen this with bridges that have collapsed -- the most recent being in Minneapolis. Each time an oscillation occurs, it increases energy. Think of a child on a swing – each time she receives a gentle push; she goes higher than the time before. This theory is called Magnetic Resonance.

Tesla decided to test his theory, and there are differing versions of the way in which it happened. The bottom line is that he placed an oscillating device on a support beam for a building, and within hours, the police showed up. Tenants had called to report an earthquake.

I grew up hearing all manner of Tesla chronicles, because he was a cousin of my father's. So it was only natural that I continued to read about him as my interest in wave theory and energy medicine developed. One day as I was thinking (and lamenting) about a pattern in my life that had surfaced once again, I thought about Tesla's theory of magnetic resonance. What if that could be applied to the human biofield, not just the energy of a structure? The repeating pattern would explain why events and situations keep recurring in our lives, and often we never see them coming. They are simply life experiences and emotions with the repeat button engaged. Our energy field is sending out oscillating vibrations that are creating our reality over and over again. It is the law of attraction without our conscious knowledge of it.

POLARITY

If we pair magnetic resonance with polarity theory, we have the basis for energetic, empowered living. Our own energy fields have their instinctive vibrations, one that creates health and happiness, and the opposite of that vibration. Where there are peaks, there must be valleys. In other words, every situation or vibration has a positive and negative aspect – much like the positive and negative pole on batteries. What we haven't realized until recently, however, is that we are in control of that battery. We can choose what type of energy we want to exist in. We can do this, because we create our own reality. The creation of our own lives is based in quantum physics and the physics of consciousness. Many experiments have shown that the act of focus on something changes it. These are based in Einstein's theory of relativity – reality is different depending on your perspective.

So what does this mean for us? We can use basic concepts of energy theory to enhance our professional and personal lives. We don't have to be victims of circumstance, and we don't have to work in a practice environment that is full of stress and drama. Here are some basic tools for beginning your journey to energetic living/empowerment.

CHOOSE

One of the most important aspects of energy is controlling it by choosing. As a neurologist, I understand that nothing happens until the voluntary motor cortex of the brain picks up the intention (choice) of the human or animal, and sends impulses to the rest of the appropriate areas of the brain. Those impulses are then transferred to the spinal cord, nerves, and muscles, and movement happens. But it all starts with the intention of doing so.

We can start by choosing to live an energetic life, one that is in alignment (of equal vibration) to our highest potential. It is that simple. Nothing can change in our lives unless we decide it can. We can stay reactive beings – acting according to whatever positive or negative situations come our way – or we can choose differently. Will negative situations still show up? Of course they will. But each situation offers you a choice. You can be judgmental, a victim, or say woe is me and strengthen the negative aspects of your life by adding to the oscillations -- just as Tesla's magnetic resonance theory describes. Or, you can choose to learn from the situation, ask why you created it, and intend on a positive outcome.

STAY IN THE POSITIVE!

This tip can be difficult, because most of us are living lives full of negative drama. Don't play! Every time you engage in drama, gossip, judgment, anger and victimization, you increase that Tesla vibration of negativity in your life. If there is a childhood wound that hasn't healed, I guarantee it is alive and well in your energy field. Do you want that great job with good coworkers who respect and value you? Look carefully at whom you are holding anger and judgment toward. It doesn't matter whether it is justified or not – this is physics. If Hitler and Mother Theresa both jumped off a skyscraper, they both would hit the ground. It doesn't matter who was kind and who was evil – it's physics.

TAP INTO YOUR OWN WISDOM

Because we are all connected to a larger energy field, we have much wisdom at our disposal. When you are faced with a problem or difficult situation, slow down, drop the drama and victimization and relax. Think of something that is wonderful – your favorite pet, a child, or a great day at the beach. Get your body feeling better, and then ask for the answer to reveal itself. It always will. The key is asking in the most powerful vibration. It's as if you had a cell phone to all the energy in the world – do you want the network with thousands of people and helicopters, or do you want the coverage that drops out in your own basement? Asking in the correct vibration gets the signal through clearly.

SLOW DOWN AND BE STILL

In order to receive the answer from that great cell phone network, we need to pick up the phone when it rings. But if we are rushing around and living chaotic lives, we won't hear the phone. No matter what, take a few minutes everyday to be still – just sit and breathe! Take a walk if you can. It is in the quiet times that you will get your answers. Whatever advice comes through in these still moments, do it. Even if it doesn't make logical sense, if it creates a good feeling, do it!

You may also find that someone hands you a book, or recommends a TV program or movie. The answers could be in there, but you have to give yourself time to watch.

ANIMALS

Animals are also key to living an energetic life, because they reflect what is happening in our energy fields. They mirror us. By observing them, we can see those aspects of ourselves that are too difficult to see. Please refer to the notes from The Energy of the Human-Animal Bond.

LOVE YOURSELF AND SPEAK YOUR TRUTH

This entire process is really about loving all aspects of yourself – seeing those demons as a way to shift energy for yourself and all others. Don't beat yourself up – face the difficult and ask for help. It will come.

This is also about expressing and loving the positive aspect of who you are, even if you don't "fit in" with those around you. It's about sticking to your values and speaking your truth. That is not the same as imposing your opinions on everyone around you. Speaking your truth has no attachment to outcome. It doesn't matter if people agree with you, and it's not your job to convince them. That is ego driven. Express who you are, be proud of who you are, respect others for who they are, and your path will be much easier.

ENJOY THE PROCESS

This part is perhaps the hardest, because we are trained to see difficult situations as something wrong. If we look at them as challenges that we spiritually came into this life to overcome, they take on new meaning. And if we understand that the only way we can heal a wound is by shifting the energy from negative to positive, then we are at peace with the fact that it has to show up! We can't diagnose and heal a patient if they don't walk in our door. Likewise, you can't conquer your demons until you have the courage to face them. Once you practice these techniques and continually shift out of the negative into the positive, your power will come back. Ultimately the negative situation doesn't need to re-emerge. And if you can laugh at the situation when it returns, you really have power over it.