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Energetic Flu

April 1, 2014 By Kat

How have you all been the past two weeks? My blogs technical upgrade has been completed. I’m now coming to you fully self-hosted! (thanks to 123host & the legend that is Steve.) If anything isn’t working or looks a little weird just bare with me, there’s still a bit of house keeping to be done.

What’s been happening for me since we last connected? Energetically there has been a lot going on. I’ve been riding quite the roller coaster since the Full Moon in Virgo on March 16^th. It was extremely high energy with the theme of health & well being really coming through. Combined with the powerful Autumn Equinox on March 20^th & some huge solar flares I have been feeling a little out of sorts.

For me it all started on the afternoon of March 15^th. I’d enjoyed a lovely lunch with some fellow Perth bloggers at the Raw Kitchen in Fremantle. Wholesome food & soul sharing was the prefect way to spend a Saturday arvo. When I returned home I started to feel really drained, tired & nauseous. The first thing I thought of was spiritual hygiene. I’d spent the afternoon with new people in a quite a busy environment. A thorough cleanse of my field & some cord cutting would do the trick.

It didn’t. As the evening went on I felt sicker & sicker. I knew it could not have been the food as it was raw & fresh. It wasn’t any dense energy I’d picked up from being in town as I had cleansed. What was it then? Ah the Full Moon was brewing & solar flares were going off.

I spend the rest of the evening curled up on the couch feeling like I needed to throw up. My head was spinning & I couldn’t face eating or drinking. I had a bought of ‘energetic flu.’

What is energetic flu?

Everything that was going on in March has been leading up to the eclipse season in April. It’s been a great time for releasing, letting go, clearing out & moving on. For some people, like myself, I was feeling this energy shift on a physical level, my body wanted to purge – this what I call energetic flu. Energetic flu is like the physical flu just without all the symptoms or any actual reason for it, like a bug or food poisoning. Some people experience the aches & pains without the fever. Others have the fever without the aches. My symptoms were dizzy, nausea, headaches & lethargy. I was also really sensitive to heat & was constantly on the boil.

Isn’t that physical flu then?

It’s hard to describe. It doesn’t ‘feel’ the same as physical illness when it’s on an energetic level. Now I can tell if I’m energetically sick when physical symptoms show up or actually sick. This time is was energetic. There just wasn’t any real reason for it & it just didn’t feel like a typical physical illness.

How did you know the difference?

I could still do my work & function unlike if I had actual flu when I’d be bed ridden. I wasn’t drained fully of energy; it just wasn’t flowing.

On a much deeper level I knew things were shifting & changing for me. When I start feeling like I did I know I am on the verge of a frequency upgrade. From when this has happened before I know it’s time to rest & let the energy settle. With rest & lots of water it usually passes fairly quickly.

Some extra guidance from the Universe

I looked for some extra guidance to what was going on for me by pulling three Healing with the Fairies cards. The moment I pulled the cards my left ear started ringing in a very high pitch; a sure signs there were some strong messages awaiting me.

Vacation, detoxification & rise above your problems came up. These all resonated for sure. I’ve been going hard building my business, teaching & presenting workshops. I have a holiday booked for over Easter but I just know I need to start slowing down, easing off & prioritising NOW. If I don’t it will be holiday time & the moment I stop I’ll more than likely get sick.

Detoxification, yes I do need a detox on a health level. My diet has been a bit too much grain & diary based of late. I’ve been sneaking in a few more black teas than usual. This is very much inline with the planetary activity right now.

Rise above problems, indeed I must. Most of my perceived ‘problems’ are so first world I really should know by now to just let them wash through. Wasting valuable energy worrying about the small things does not serve me. I’ll just attract more lower energies. Focusing on what I’m doing well & keeping my thoughts positive is far more productive.

Looking after myself during an energetic flu

Rest & water is number one. The nausea lasted about three days then the headaches kicked in. Just on the right hand side of my temple, like a tight throbbing ball. Water is so important to flush any stale energy through our system as well as keeping us hydrated so our physical bodies function.

It was really hard to shift this one through. Literally the headache was on & off for a few days. Spending so much time in the hot yoga room has challenged me further in keeping extra hydrated. Thankfully it has gone now!

*Side note – I know my body pretty well, inside & out. If you are in pain or symptoms persist for a number of days please go see your doctor. If my symptoms hadn’t lightened up I would have done so too. Holistic healing works in conjunction with all Western medicine, it does not replace professional medical care.

Healing sessions, mediation & crystals were my go too for self-care also. Usually I receive Reiki every four to six weeks. In March I doubled up, two healing sessions a week for me to really get things out. I chose different modalities so that I was receiving from different healers. Everyone brings their own personal vibration & knowledge to the table so the more variety I received the better.

I ramped up my meditation practice. One day I even did three sessions. The crystals I worked with for the headache & general healing were amethyst, purple & green fluorite & rose quartz. All very gentle & soothing crystals. Wearing an amethyst mala really helped balance the energy that was buzzing around in my head.

Rescheduling any jobs that weren’t 100% urgent allowed me the time to rest up. I’d been feeling some pain in my lower back. This is my indication that I’m putting too much pressure on myself. What could wait till later got pushed back a week.

Now as we close on March & welcome in April I’m feeling so much stronger again. Leaving behind all that does not serve me. Clearing out physically & mentally. I’m ready to move onto the next challenge & what April may bring.

How did you feel through out March? I’d love to hear your experiences of the past months energetic shifts. Please leave a comment below.

Love Kathryn xx

Healing Session After Care

February 4, 2014 By Kat

It came to my attention recently how much an energy healing really does not last for just the one-hour session. I’m always telling my clients that the healing energy they have just received will keep going for the next few days. The gateway if open & if there is more work to be done the energy will keep on working till it’s finished. If clients experience anything out the ordinary or have a release they don’t understand I advice them to call me for a chat.

My personal experience with this came after an amazing Crystal Bed healing. The session worked very deeply into some fairly old stuck emotions. The healer advised me to take it very easy over the next few days & really listen to my body. Rest if I need too & try to stay out of dense, negative environments.

It’s normal for me to go through a bit of a detox after a session, sometimes a physical clear out like a head cold occurs. This time I was a bit of an emotional sponge. I couldn’t avoid one job related situation that turned out to be quite stressful. I was still processing the healing energy from my session & could see why it was advised I lay low & rest up. The situation left me feeling really deflated & raw. The negativity stuck to me like metal filings to a magnet because I was so open. That said it didn’t ruin the effects of the session, it just made me more aware of the after care steps until my energy had come back to full strength.

Here are some after care tips to follow if you’ve received an energy healing such as Reiki, Kinesiology, reflexology or a massage.

Drink water – Fresh, filtered water & lots of it. Water will flush out any toxins & acts as a conductor to flow the healing energy through your body. Especially if you’re experiencing headaches or other detox symptoms.

Rest – Don’t push on too hard. If like me you had an emotional release take the time to allow these emotions to wash through & finally be gone. You may find you need more sleep, if so allow this to happen.

Meditate – Healing sessions open a channel to your inner guidance. This channel is the most clear & strong after a session take advantage of this & connect. Ask any questions you have & sit quietly for the answers.

Eat good food – Nourish your body with fresh, organic produce. Avoid stimulants such as caffeine, alcohol & sugar. High vibration food will raise your own vibration.

Move your body gently – Exercise is great for shifting energy blockages. However opt for slow & gentle styles such as Pilates, yoga or walking.

Avoid stressful situations – As I found out you may not be as strong energetically whilst you are processing the emotions from you session. Try to avoid large crowds, shopping centres, confronting situations, negative environments etc.

Healing sessions are just that, healing. Try not to throw yourself back into the old stressful routine. Sessions can assist you in finding a path to an easier & flowing life.

Love K xx

Crystal Infused Water

January 30, 2014 By Kat

Crystals can be used in many ways to receive their healing benefits. The most common way most people use crystals for healing is by placing them on the body or by holding them. Another way is to make crystal infused water.

Water, just like air is essential for our survival. On average it is recommended to drink at least two litres of fresh, purified water a day to carry the life force charge around our bodies for optimum health. If we are drinking so much water why not spruce it up with some crystal power.

I’ve mentioned many times before in my writing that crystals carry a high vibration directly from the earth. I believe that by ingesting water that is infused with crystal energy can be beneficial as well. Some healers make crystal elixirs that are mixed with an alcohol base as a preservative. I have since learned a more simple technique to infuse your every day drinking water with crystal magic.

It is important to read up on different crystal properties before you make infused water. Some crystals can be toxic if used in this way. A safe recommendation is to start with a clear quartz infusion. Clear quartz is known as a master healing crystal that is very good at balancing the body & the immune system. Clear quartz has the ability to attune itself to the users specific needs. It works through all the four bodies cleansing & clearing any dense energy.

To infuse water with crystal energy is very simple. First you need to cleanse your crystal. I start by washing it in cold salt water, and then place it out for the three days over Full Moon. On the last day I leave it out to charge up with the suns energy for at least twelve hours. If it’s not Full Moon time, just charge in the sun. Then place your crystal in your water jug over night & it’s ready to go. Here’s mine inside my Britta.

You may find the taste of your water is slightly different. More sweet. I find I’m drawn to drink a lot more water if it’s crystal infused. Can’t get enough of it! Use your intuition as to when your crystal needs a recharge. If the taste changes or you just feel it’s time then follow the above process again. I find it’s usually around Full Moon again which is a perfect time each month to recharge you water crystals.

Enjoy! Love K xx

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What to drink?

August 8, 2013 By Kat

The other morning when I got to work after a serious early morning sweaty hot yoga class I could not decide how I was going to hydrate myself. I wasn’t thirsty which was a good sign I wasn’t totally dehydrated I just didn’t know what I fancied to drink. The answer? I had one of everything!

My selection was as follows: Voss sparkling water, filtered water with Himalayan sea salt, an Emma & Toms green juice (I didn’t have time to make my own) & a nice cup of hot tea. I kept a round robin going having a sip from each one all morning till I was satisfied. Then is was back onto the herbal tea or plain filtered water for the rest of the day.

Variety is the spice of hydration I think!

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