Men who are awakened to the Mind, Body, Spirit connections of
life choose to be balanced, healthy, and still maintain their
masculinity. I love these guys! And, sometimes in this society this is a
challenging balancing act.
- How does a man acknowledge his feelings, so as to best manage his energy, when society tells him not to cry?
- How does a masculine man learn to show his feminine side and stay balanced?
- How does a sensitive man who has probably taken on emotional pain
during his earlier life go to war without bringing back deep trauma to
his psyche?
- What holistic health modalities are beneficial to men?... and, how can a "traditional man" save face while using them?
Body Balance and Energy Awareness
Every
human feels emotions. Every human contains both masculine / Yang /
pushing and sending energy as well as feminine / Yin / receiving
energies. In every life, male or female, balance must be maintained for
health and well-being.
The physical body contains many coordinated
systems that seem to run automatically as long as the body is in
balance chemically and structurally. The energy system also has
intricate, balanced systems that usually run smoothly, except when they
are blocked or pushed out of balance by emotional or chemical trauma or
stress.
Without losing his masculinity, a man can and should seek
this balance of body, mind, and spirit. In other cultures warriors have
been entrusted with the knowledge and practices to balance their energy
and to act in noble yet very strong and masculine ways. We see examples
of martial artists, shamans, and other male and female healers gaining
more respect in our Western culture today because of what they know and
can share with a society begging for information and support.
In
times of sadness or trauma, anyone who stuffs and doesn't show his or
her emotions will end up suffering physically in the future. It is more
common to see men showing emotions than it used to be, however even
women in high profile positions tend to keep their feelings guarded.
When this is the case it is imperative that these individuals seek an
emotional outlet for support.
Emotional Energy Management and Balance
Emotional energy management does
not
equate with stifling feelings. Instead, it incorporates various healing
modalities that allow for a rapid and pain-free dissolving of present
anguish or stuck past emotions, and allows the person to regain peace of
mind on an energetic emotional level which supports over-all balance.
After
decades of trauma, currently Vietnam veterans suffering from Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD) are finally finding peace from their
inner demons by utilizing various Energy Psychology modalities such as
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Neuro Emotional Technique (NET),
Touch for Health, (TFH), Thought Field Therapy (TFT), Tapas Acupressure
Technique (TAT), among others. In just a few sessions these vets are
free of debilitating panic attacks, insomnia, flashbacks and nightmares,
random acts of violence, among other painful symptoms. They are able to
finally recall their traumas without feeling pain, guilt, anguish, and
they learn easy-to-use techniques that they can utilize on themselves
for day-to-day stress.
It is important in managing one's emotional
energy, that techniques and processes are used daily without creating a
dependency on a practitioner, and in the case of men, without losing
one's masculinity. Such practices as meditation, visioning, journaling,
utilizing affirmations, meridian tapping, are just a few suggestions of
exercises that have proven beneficial and easy to incorporate into daily
regimes - for men and women.
Chemical balance is another major
factor that must be considered when dealing with emotional energy. When
toxins are present in a body, then one's moods as well as physical
health can be at risk. It is almost impossible to implement self-help
practices when one is being pulled down into depression, pain, fuzzy
thinking, or other results of bad diet, lack of nutritional support,
allergic reaction, or toxic environment. There are many tests that will
help to identify if chemistry is the cause of imbalance, and the best
people to implement these are Naturopathic Physicians, Certified
Nutritionists, Acupuncturists, or Chiropractors.
Humans are whole
systems working in tandem, and unless one views health and wellness in a
"wholistic" way, imbalance may occur and cause undue stress, suffering,
and eventually physical dis-ease. When the alternative can be so easy,
even the most masculine man will show his power by becoming more aware
of and maintaining balance in his life on all levels: body, mind, and
spirit.
Dr. Anne Merkel is an Energy Therapist and EFT Coach with The Ariela Group of Wholistic Services
http://arielagroup.com.
She specializes in using NET/ Neuro Emotional Technique and EFT/
Emotional Freedom Technique, both meridian-based energy clearing
modalities for conscious life and business transformation, wellness, and
release of trauma. Anne is known for her popular N-hanced EFT TAPshop
energy therapy group coaching sessions and her Abundance self-study
series, in addition to her free EFT Resource Center and EFT Coaching
Tips
http://MyEFTCoach.com.
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