Dear Mystic

Amid life's tumultuous voyage, we encounter souls of all sorts, drawing close to those whose energies resonate with ours in harmony or discord.

Much like threads woven through the very fabric of our existence, these interactions create energetic cords.

Subtle, often unnoticed, yet profoundly influential in their impact on our daily lives and inner peace.

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."

 Carl Jung

Imagine, if you will, a world invisible to the naked eye where connections are forged not by handshakes or written contracts.

But through the very essence of our being—our energy.

These cords, while sometimes sources of joy and sustenance, can often become chains that bind us to old pains and toxic relationships.

They drain our vitality, cloud our clarity, and tether our spirits to bygone moments and unresolved conflicts.

Are there any people in your life that hold you in their grip? Someone in the past who you just can’t let go of?

Consider the story of a man I worked with, Jonathan, a vibrant soul weighed down by invisible shackles.

With every step towards his dreams, he felt an inexplicable pull backward, a drag that tired him endlessly.

This pull, dear mystic, stemmed from his relentless pursuit of approval from figures of authority—teachers, bosses, relatives and even strangers.

Each interaction spun a new thread, invisible yet palpable, that eventually wove a net so tight around him that moving forward felt like wading through molasses.

"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."

 Rumi

The Noble Goal

Our mission, then, is to cut these cords, to free ourselves from the ghostly grips of past engagements.

This liberation is not an act of anger or spite but a bold reclaiming of one's own energy and destiny.

It is the spiritual equivalent of pruning dead branches to allow new growth.

Of tidying one’s house not just for visitors, but for one’s own soul to dwell in peace.

The rewards of such an endeavour are manifold.

Imagine waking each day feeling renewed, not by a change of circumstance, but by a change within.

Lighter, unburdened by past entanglements, free to love and live with a heart unclouded by old grievances.

This is the sweet fruit of our labours - a life lived with intention, free from the invisible burdens that once bowed our backs.

The Process: A Craft to Master

1) Vigilance in Awareness:

First, we must tune in to our own energies.

Feel where the weariness tugs at your spirit.

Scan down your body and feel where another’s energy might be attached to you.

It is there you will find these cords, binding you like the strings of a puppet.

It’s okay to use your imagination.

2) Discernment in Identification:

Know the nature of these bonds.

Are they born of love or dependency, kindness or manipulation?

This knowledge is the key to the shackles that bind you.

3) Precision in Action:

With the sharp blade of your focused will, envision cutting these cords.

Do so with the precision of a skilled surgeon, knowing that in this act, you reclaim your freedom.

4) Gentleness in Healing:

After the cut, nurture the wounded area.

Bathe it in the soothing light of your attention and care, allowing it to heal fully and properly.

Put your hand over the area and visualise a scolding fire that cauterises the area.

5) Wisdom in Reflection:

Reflect upon each severed tie as one would study a map of past journeys.

Each line, each path taken, holds lessons of profound value. Learn them well, and let go.

If you don’t understand why these energetic chords are attached to you in the first place - they are likely to be repeated.

Be brave now and look into the darkness.

6) Diligence in Maintenance:

Continue to guard your energetic domain with the vigilance of a seasoned captain at sea.

Ever watchful for unwelcome ties that might again attempt to latch onto your vessel.

In closing

As you go about this delicate task.

Remember that it is not merely about severing ties.

But about setting the stage for a new, more empowered interaction with the world.

This art, when mastered, promises not just peace.

But a profound empowerment to tread life’s path in bold, uncharted directions.

Yours in the quest for freedom and clarity, 

Bodhi