sustainability – art, design and social practice

Lorna Williams

My approach to healing the Earth:

The nature of healing is rooted in our relationship with all of life. When we wake up to our authentic selves, our thoughts, actions and life reflect the innate compassion and creative change of the natural world. To be healthy, we need to be ‘in tune’ with the natural frequency of the planet, in tune with Nature. Today’s hectic lifestyle has robbed us of this healing connection. The effect of this “anchoring” ourselves in this natural frequency is, apart from improved immune function, a feeling of inner calm and a deep spiritual sense of oneness.

This Oneness with everything around us, which so often has been described in ancient teachings, the peak experience most of us are striving for, is quite simply “Harmonic Resonance” with the frequency of our planet, which has also been shown to be the frequency of our heart and brainwave rhythms when we experience “unconditional Love”.

Love is a Frequency – Love is the Healer.

It is we, the humanity of this world, that make our planet what it is. Without humanity the planet would be missing so much of its character, life and vitality. When we have learned to share, to integrate our lives with what nature has given us on the planet, then we will know that the time of awakening is here. Unless we raise our vibrations through forgiveness, tolerance and understanding, and bring union to all life, we will not be compatible with the changing planet as it rises to a higher vibration.

The circle is considered to be a sacred symbol representing unity, power, global oneness, harmony, balance, protection, healing and is also the symbol for eternity (with no beginning and no end).

Anyone who lives a life from the heart and in love is a light worker who helps to spread light here on earth. Co-operation in groups has a greater effect, for the effect is the square rather than the sum of the number of participants. The combined energy field allows higher and stronger energies and inspiration to be given. As the dynamic of group co-operation is released, the people who meet strengthen and inspire each other, striking the key note of group work. This allows powerful new energies to flow in and prepare the new civilization.

By joining together in groups and forming a group, we participate in the growing network within humanity which will merge with the positive light forces that help us from the inner planes. Our hearts and inner bodies will then be transformed into living cells within the consciousness of humanity which help to heal, illuminate and sanctify humanity from within.
Humanity’s function on the planet is to respond to the higher creative and cosmic impulses which are sent to us through inspiration, and to transform them into action on the a physical level.

The magnificent work of great artists, musicians, architects, engineers etc. amongst humanity clearly shows this potential within humanity, but the New Age, and ages to come, will show more fully humanity’s divine potential, for as we know, we more from lesser to higher degrees of perfection, year by year, incarnation by incarnation and cycle by cycle, driven by the cosmic forces of evolution.

The news we are being bombarded with of disasters and wars need not be real for us in our individual consciousness if we do not allow it to affect us. If our focus is on love and compassion we can stay centered in these times. Love is the ultimate tool for changing the world, and love can bring miracles of a kind that has never been seen upon this planet for millions of years. This is humanity’s choice. We can choose which reality we want to live in.

There is a great transformation that is happening in the earth plane. Awareness is not belief. Awareness is the experience embodied. Awareness is what belongs to you. It is not belief only that you have read or learned from another, it is your experience. That you can share directly with any soul at any time.

Allow the out-flowing of your light. Most people are truly happy to realize that they have what they need within them, that it is essentially boundless, and that they derive satisfaction from sharing it. Mediation allows for focusing on what is within.

Meditation is a direct link to your inner self. Affirmations of wellness during meditation are effective mind control and body control tools for health. Meditation will alter your mind state. This is a physical fact. You can actually slow down your brain wave pattern and move from the active beta state to the alpha state. This will relax both your body and your mind.

For creative visualization. you can talk with yourself and creatively visualize something you seek. It could be a new relationship, a happier state of mind, improved health, or whatever you desire. You can then see yourself accomplishing your goal. Such affirmations are powerful programmers of the human mind.

To add depth to your meditation and healing practices, visualize yourself connected to a field of love and light within, above and about our earth.

The solution to world problems lies directly inside of us. Just by simply BEING (rather than DOING) we can connect with the infinite universe inside of us and help to heal not just ourselves but the whole planet. This knowledge comes from an ancient tradition that is thousands of years old.

Scientific studies have revealed that when only one percent of the population meditates, this is enough to eliminate stress in the surrounding community and to improve the quality of life for all. By raising world consciousness, we bring about world peace.

At some point you will do outer work as well, because the inner cannot remain inner without becoming outer. As within, so without. You have been learning to take things into yourself in order to learn from them. At some point you have wisdom and it must come out of you as well. Then you will find yourself acting with wisdom, speaking with integrity, standing with great strength and foundation in awareness, and being a force to be reckoned with.

The Law of Attraction states that your thoughts together with your feelings and belief systems act like a powerful magnet towards creating your reality. This is not always obvious because it takes a while for thoughts to manifest in the physical realm.

There is a buffer of time. So if whatever your are thinking or doing is causing you to feel bad, it is essential that you change your thoughts to something more pleasant. Gratitude for what you already have will help to attract more of what you want.

The same is true with regard to healing Planet Earth. We must focus on what we want and not what we do not want. For example, instead of dwelling on negative news such as war
and planetary destruction, we should instead use visualization techniques such as the ones given and focus our attention on imagining that our earth is a peaceful place to live, cleansed and healed, or whateverit is that we wish to create.

Another useful tool for self and earth healing is Reiki.

Reiki is “universal” energy. Therefore, it is safely used at any time – any place. It expresses the quality of “unconditional” rather than “conditional.”

Rei means “universal” and refers to the spiritual dimension and the soul. Ki means the “the vital life force energy” which flows through all that is alive. When these Japanese characters are combined they present the concept of “universal life-force energy.”

Reiki practitioners channel energy in a particular pattern to heal and harmonize. Unlike other healing therapies based on the premise of a human energy field, reiki seeks to restore order to the body whose vital energy has become unbalanced. Reiki energy has several basic effects: it brings about deep relaxation, destroys energy blockages, detoxifies the system, provides new vitality in the form of healing universal life energy, and increases the vibrational frequency of the body.

Reiki is not a religion. It beholds no doctrines, creeds or contraindications to the Universal Laws of Consciousness and Love. No matter where the person may be at a certain point in their life, Reiki will harmonize and embrace their philosophical center point, adding to it the Divine Presence.

The Reiki Master (or practitioner) simply places her hands on the client and allows the energy to flow through the individual. It fills the practitioner’s body first and then flows out the heart through the practitioner’s hands into the client.

It is an extremely powerful healing energy and is one of the few forms of healing that can be used to heal oneself.Reiki will either give to, or take away, the proper amount of energy to balance the Mind, Body, and Spirit. It has been known to affect the chemical structure of the body, helping to rebuild muscles, nerves, bone structure, and regenerating organs. It has also provided energy to balance and strengthen the spine. In fact, it is believed that it can change anything that needs to be changed within the physical and etheric organism, as long as it is for the Highest Good of the individual.

Crystals used during Reiki Healing will help the healing and energy balancing. They will speed up the healing process.

LAYING ON OF STONES

The purpose of a laying on of stones is to release emotional, mental or spiritual blocks to well-being. The healer’s role is to be comforting, supportive and non-judgmental, giving the client safety to release these emotions and talk. This is part of the healing process.
If the stone does not feel uncomfortable during the Reiki healing with crystals it should be moved or removed. A stone that feels good when first placed on the body can change when its energy has been absorbed. The practitioner and the client work together closely in this manner.

MEDITATION WITH CRYSTALS

Meditation with crystals is a two-step process. First you must find the crystal that has the Universal Life Force energy that is appropriate to your intentions. Then you must either hold the crystal or place it in front of you where you can focus on it during your meditation.

Selecting the right crystal takes a bit of work. Each crystal has a crystal energy lattice, a color ray of influence, and an earth power derived from its chemical makeup. Choose one that has the appropriate energy for your need.

Once you have the crystal with the right energy to facilitate your meditation, either place it in front of you or hold it in your hand. You don’t have to sit in the lotus position to meditate. Rather sit comfortably.

Recommended Meditations:

Relax. Take a few deep breaths. Now starting with your toes, focus on each part of your body in turn willing it to completely relax. Take your time. Do just this. Focus on each part until you get to your mind. Then very slowly count from ten to one. Now see a cord tied to the center of the earth extending all the way through the earth to your backbone, up your backbone and connected to your mind. Think about getting up. You should not be able to. You are now grounded and in a meditative state. You are ready to begin. If you are trying to simply relax, see the energy start to engulf you in a protective cocoon. If you are seeking understanding, see the energy flow into the deep recesses of your mind. You are connected to yourself, and the energy of the Universal Life Force, through your crystal and your mental state.

Meditate on the state of our Earth. See not only the beautiful places, but also the pollution, bad vibes constantly attacking her, and desecration of her sacred forests, mountains and streams. See the big and the small. The fine and the ugly, for it all makes up our picture of the Earth as a whole. Next, see the Earth floating silent, in space. Wonder at how so much can be on Earth, and so little is seen from space. See the aura (if you can) from space. Use your intuition here (sometimes when you are using your sixth sense, your 3rd eye — the spot between your eyebrows and up a bit — will throb, like a light has been lit there. A good trick to do is –keeping your eyes closed- focus on this point by ‘looking’ at it, physically moving your eyes to concentrate on it. This is hard to keep up, though.) Odds are, there won’t be a central colour. Your goal here is to heal either a part of the Earth, or the whole thing. You need to collect your energy somewhere — once again in your cupped hands, or directly at your third eye, glowing outside, fuelled from within. You need to be calm, breathe in and out slowly, and just relax. Slowly collect this good energy. Think about how you want to heal the Earth as a whole, or just a certain portion. You want to neutralize the acts of hurt, and then push the scales towards love, harmony and peace. There may be others. Just breathe, and keep running these things through your mind, through symbolism. If your focus drifts, just imagine those things detaching from your ball of light and floating up and away, turning white as they go. Then when you have amassed enough energy, tilt your head upwards and feel the energy disengage from your third eye, or offer your cupped hands to the Goddess and God, visualizing the energy shooting up and over the earth’s surface, to cover it or focus on the particular section you were aiming for. Sometimes you may not feel like going this route. This is fine — you may wish to dance, and when you stop feel the energy of dancing (in the room and in yourself) flow into the earth. You may feel it come on spontaneously, and shiver — the energy going down into the Earth/Sea/Up into the air this happens to me a lot — sometimes my 3rd eye has a buzzing feeling and gives off energy that I send into the Earth unconsciously). Or maybe you are in a tree and use that closeness to send off some healing magick (weather you realize it or not. A beautiful scenery such as a sunset or sunrise, a view from a mountain top, or the majesty of an underground cave will set this off). The possibilities are endless.

When it is Time to Return

Slow down the energy flow. See the crystal dim. Set it down. Now start from the top of your head and mentally shake each part of your body. When you get to your toes, wiggle them and then imagine the rope connecting you to the center of the earth has disappeared. Now get up. Put your hands up over your head as high as you can, stand on tiptoes if you can and stretch your body. Put the crystal away.

Quartz Crystals
There is no question that quartz crystals are very special. They have been revered throughout the ages as symbols of beauty, health and often power . . . More recently quartz crystals have been associated within New Age circles and applications to holistic health, meditation and personal growth.

There are many types of natural quartz crystals. The most common ones are amethyst, citrine, rose, smoky and clear.

Amethyst Quartz Citrine Quartz Clear Quartz Rose Quartz Smokey Quartz

Quartz is an excellent receptor and emitter of electromagnetic waves. This is why quartz is commonly used in radios, watches, and numerous electronic technologies. One interesting characteristic of quartz crystal can be observed when electricity is applied to it. The quartz will begin to vibrate which in turn causes the quartz to produce its own weak electric current. This is taken advantage of in the workings of a typical quartz watch.

Quartz crystals are not just found in alternative bookstores and new age circles. In truth, the humble quartz crystal is a major element in today’s technological revolution. The conversion of quartz crystals into silicon chips has transformed the world. Quartz has made the digital age possible. It has given us computers, mobile phones and communication breakthroughs. Vast pieces of information can be brought together in a precisely organized way with the silicon chips of a computer.

Throughout the ages, the healing properties of gemstones, their beauty, and magic have been recognized and harnessed. As far back as the Stone Age, men and women wore crystal jewelry. They had a protective, as well as a decorative function, guarding their wearer against harm. The ancients employed gemstones for protection, adornment, healing and for seeing into the future. Gemstones were frequently worn and carried by ancient Egyptians as amulets and charms. Greek mythology frequently refers to gemstones, and many have been discovered in the tombs of Chinese rulers. Gemstones were used extensively in ceremonies and initiations by the Native Americans, the Mayans and Aztecs. The breastplate of the Jewish High Priest was set with precious stones; it conveyed power to the wearer.

Gemstones today carry the same power and jewelry can be selected, not just on the basis of its beauty. wearing gemstones is a highly effective way to promote health and healing. They can boost your energy; clean your space; attract wealth; enhance your intuition; increase mental abilities; boost your confidence; bring abundance; or even attract love.

Crystals for Balance and Harmony

Gemstones and crystals have traditionally been used in a variety of ways to restore balance and harmony to both the physical and spiritual elements of our lives. The practices of meditation and crystal healing all seek to correct imbalances and restore natural harmony. Understanding each of these practices will help you find your path.

Due to human economic activity, the physical being of the earth is suffering. Given that there are many realms of possible healing activity from political lobbying to conscious consumption to lightwork or prayer.

What human focus of earth healing energy or earth healing activity would lend the earth the most leverage to her shift at this time?