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Metaphor of Inner Constellation
For more than 5,000 years, Eastern medicine has long believed that within one’s body is a circuitry or web that delivers life sustaining energy to all the organs and tissues of the body. These circuitries are called meridians, pathways that are similar to invisible lines connecting a constellation. There are twelve main meridians and several secondary ones that structure the human body; along the path of the meridians, energy collects or pools, forming acupressure points similar to individual stars in a constellation. These points provide a portal or entryway into one’s energetic anatomy, forming what I’ve coined “Inner Constellation.” When a person experiences distress or trauma, the Inner Constellation or meridian system can receive a jolt and become blocked or stagnated, leading to physical or emotional pain and possibly disease. When certain points on the body are consciously stimulated by pressure, tapping, or other energy therapy techniques, blocks or stagnations are released resulting in physical and emotional relief. Inner Constellation is a metaphor I use to describe a person’s internal system, designed to alert to any kind of upset or disruption. One’s Inner Constellation is a resource that can be accessed to achieve wholeness and well-being.
Inner Constellation Private Session Work – From Metaphor to Practice
In ancient days of star navigation, sailors found their ways in uncharted territories by first locating the North Star. Ancient peoples found destinations relying solely on observations from their environment versus complicated instrumentation that was yet to be invented. The North Star provided an internal compass—that which was unmoving amidst the ever-rotating star-field. From the North Star, the course was mapped and arrival certainly promised—as long as True North was kept ever in sight.
You'll notice the blog is set up with three distinct categories designated in the right sidebar: 01 North Star, 02 Chart Your Course and 03 Arrival. These three areas provide the framework for my Inner Constellation work. I provide a brief description below so you know what to expect if you decide to dive deeper into the IC blog writings:
01 North Star – What is True North? Each of us has an internal compass or instinct that points us in the direction of equilibrium. Our inner compass warns us when we are off course and when we are on the right track. What is your North Star, that which is a priority and supreme motivator above all else? Your core values are your North Stars. They’re often very universal and when held in sight, have incredible power to direct and focus our lives. If you’re unsure of your North Star, spend some time in this category of the blog, perhaps beginning with the article entitled, "North Star." Also, consider reading my Inner Constellation Compendium where questions are posed to help you identify True North for you.
02 Chart Your Course – Once you’ve decided your North Star, you’re able to move toward that guiding light. You’re ready to Chart Your Course. What will be the tools to keep you heading in the right direction and alert you if you're off course? The Chart Your Course category of the blog explores personal tools of refinement that emphasis body, mind and spirit practices in addition to my personal favorite EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques).
03 Arrival - I don’t envision arrival as years in the future. In fact, I don’t see arrival as weeks or even days. The opportunity for transformation is present always. By keeping sight of the North Star and diligently charting one’s course, choices for wellness are made in every moment. In the Arrival category of the blog we look at animating your North Star and celebrating practical achievements.
My intent for the Inner Constellation Blog is to augment my website and provide inspirational and informative writings for those interested in accessing their incredible energetic anatomy. May the writings be daily inspirational reminders that within you is a brilliant, orderly universe that constantly strives toward wholeness.
