Making Eden Energy Medicine Our Own

Useful Piece of Technology

I was recently introduced to a new piece of technology through my corporate work, and I am finding it very useful in my Energy Medicine practice as well, so I thought I'd share.  Have you heard of SmartPens?  Different ones have different features, but the one I am using is the Echo smartpen by Livescribe.  The pen looks relatively unremarkable.  It is an unobtrusive piece of technology yet with it I can create audio recordings linked to the words that are being written with the pen.  I can also connect the pen to my computer and create an electronic copy of all that I have written.

So how do I use such a tool in Energy Medicine?  Let's walk through a session with Susan, my imaginary client.  When we start working together, I ask Susan's permission to audio record parts of our session just for my own record.  Let's assume she agrees.  I open my notebook (the Echo pen requires a special micro-dot paper), turn on my pen, and tap the record button at the bottom of the page.  Then I may write the words "Presenting Symptoms."  Then the pen records in Susan's own words her answers to my inquiries about why she came to see me today.

Funny Energy Medicine story

I am proud mama of lovely boy/girl twins.  One day we were hosting a playdate with another set of twins in our neighborhood - two boys.  The four kids were happily playing outside, and judging by the noise level, I'd guess they were playing a bit roughly.  Sure enough, I hear hollering and before I can investigate, my daughter comes streaking into the house, heading to her room.  She runs back past me, smiling, assuring me that all is well, and goes back outside. 

When I go out to investigate, I see her spinning the small, spherical crystal I had once given her over the hand of her playmate.  His hand had gotten stepped on in the course of play, and she was helping him feel better.  He immediately stopped crying in amazement.  She informed him that "it's a little hard to explain, but it helps break up congested energy."

Then the boys' dad arrived to pick the kids up.  I can only imagine the conversation in the car on the way home.  I'll admit to feeling a mixture of pride in my kid and a frisson of concern over what the other family will think of us.  All part of integrating  alternative healing practices in a mainstream community.   

That is why they are known as alternative, I suppose.

Peace,

Shannon

Stone in the Stream

Ever notice how relaxing it is to sit next to a babbling stream?  I live in Houston, the 4th largest city in the US, so small moments in nature like that really stand out for me.  Not long ago I was sitting next to such a stream enjoying the peaceful feeling it evoked when I stopped to really notice the smooth gray stones in the middle of the cascading water.  For those rocks, the scene is far from tranquil.  It is tumultuous, chaotic, and noisy – yet the overall effect is one of harmony and calm.  Eden Energy Medicine for me is a practice that helps me be the rock in the middle of the tumult.  My life is crazy, hectic, and yes, noisy, but I am often asked how I can stay so calm, so positive.  EM helps.

Sneaking EM In

I’ll admit it– I don’t do Donna Eden's Daily Routine all at once every day.  I have 2 jobs (sometimes 3), 2 kids, a house, a dog, 2 cats… you know the drill.  Hell, I don’t always even get a shower, much less loads of “personal reflection” time.  So I sneak EM in to my day.  I thump while I’m getting the kids up, trace meridians in the shower (when I get one!) and trace radiant circuits when I dry off.  Then its Neurolymphatic massage while sitting in traffic, and a Wayne Cook and Smooth Behind the Ears in the Ladies before my first meeting or class.  I guess by the time I am holding heart and TW at the temple as I fall asleep, I have done most of the exercises most days.  And I know those days where it is hardest to sneak it in are the days I benefit the most.  I am more than managing my own stress – I am making space (even if it starts small) for joy and aliveness.

Making Space for a Real Practice

I’d like to think my way of working with others embraces this same philosophy.  Don’t have time for a full session?  Need me to come to you?  Having a crisis?  I accommodate others’ needs within a tight boundary of practice.  I also help those who really need to slow down with a full and deep session.  This slows me down, too.  I have set aside Fridays for EM days.  (The rest of the week, I work as a corporate consultant.)  I work out of my house or go to the clients’.  I am flexible on stop and start times, though rarely spend less than 90 minutes working with someone.  I try to leave at least 30 minutes between sessions for my own sanity and to accommodate lateness on the part of the client.  I anticipate this part of my life to slowly grow as my corporate projects scale back.  It will likely never be all that I do.

For some, getting out of the faster water is the obvious answer.  For me, it is learning to let it tumble and flow all around me while I stay centered and enjoy the ride. 

I know there must as many options for this time management aspect of EEM as there are practitioners/students.  I’d love to hear some of your ideas for building self-care or working with others into your day.

Peace,

Shannon