The
Global Energy Crisis: As Above, So Below
By Dr. Julie Teetsov,
Life Coach
We hear a lot about sustainability and managing our planet's resources
these
days. What if we were to consider our
world energy crisis as a personal
crisis by using the Law of Correspondence (also known as the "Hermetic
principle") which states: "as above, so below"?
Modern scientists have demonstrated that reality is essentially holographic:
every part of a whole contains and can replicate the entirety. The popular
movie The Secret and teachers such as Louis Hay have encouraged people to
experience the Law of Correspondence on a personal level by discovering
that their physical world is a reflection of their internal world and visa
versa - the two worlds are intimately connected by the power of our thoughts
and beliefs.
What occurs in our external world also occurs in our internal world; the
microcosm as a reflection of the macrocosm. So we arrive at what ancient
people knew intuitively; "as above, so below," was used to explain how and
why the world works. The stars and planets, the
sun and moon were linked to
life on earth.
Back then people worshiped the outer and the inner sun as a powerful and
infinite God which warmed the human soul, brought light and vitality to
daily activities and nourished the plant and animal kingdom alike.
In today's world we have in many respects lost touch with our sun - both the
physical star around which we orbit and our inner sun which brings
consciousness and organizes the many aspects of self within us.
I believe the world energy crisis is a reflection of an
energy crisis going
on within the individuals of our society. Here is a perspective which allows
us each to take greater responsibility for our very important quest for power -
both physically and spiritually.
Solar energy is the only
renewable energy source that can sustain the rapid
growth in our population and global economies. If we relied on the sun as
our
primary energy source, we would have a renewable solar economy and
environmental security - both at the same time! Don't you wonder why we
have
not yet harnessed the energy of the sun to meet our need for power?
Skilled, passionate and creative scientists exist and are ready to solve the
problem - but our government and U.S. corporations put miniscule amounts of
money into research and development for
solar power compared to
investment
in maintaining the
current energy
infrastructure based on oil, coal, natural
gas, and electricity generated from fossil fuels.
Our technical hurdles to using the sun as our primary energy source are
minor compared to the advances in technology we have witnessed over the past
100 years. Perhaps the problem lies within: we still see the energy crisis
as a global and
societal problem
instead of also looking at it from a
personal perspective.
The archetypal "inner sun" is that which sustains our spirit; synonymous
with our higher power or the infinite, divine
being within us - or in yogic terms - our prana or life-force. It is also the
symbol of consciousness and
creativity. If this symbolic sun represents a power within us to create and
sustain life, then how have we lost touch with our ability to power
ourselves from within?
What could we do to be better stewards of our body's resources and more
effectively harness our spirit, becoming more powerful from within? What
does it look like to be powerful? Is power our ability to control our
physical environment or to benefit from our actions?
The physical sun does not benefit from nourishing a flower or providing a
farmer with the sunlight to grow the crops we eat. The sun simply shines,
because it was created to do that. How do we get in touch with our own inner
sun? How are we meant to shine, detach ourselves from the fruits of our
actions, and be more conscious?
Let's try a thought experiment: imagine the planet as dead - without the
resources and natural beauty that you may take for granted. Continue on and
imagine your own self as dead - without the constant renewal that your body
and spirit provide naturally when we are in good health. Does it feel like
you have switched the power off?
Now, envision a world where we worship the sun - both without and within.
Imagine yourself with an inner radiance, hope and love that spring forth
from a true connection with your "inner sun" and imagine an external
community and planet that is not only sustainable and renewable, but which
is vital and alive. There is a power switch within you!
This is important stuff, folks. If we are still saying, "So what does it
matter if I do anything? " then let's think again. Let's join the
scientists looking for ways to harness the sun's energy to provide power for
our society. We can get into the laboratory of life and start our own
experiments; take notes and discuss our results with friends.
We can allow our inner sun - our
higher Self - to help us grow our
consciousness and remember who we really are. It may feel easier in the
short run to tune out and not take any responsibility for our own inner
energy source, just as it would be a lot easier for our society to keep using oil and coal and other natural resources.
As we build a relationship with our inner sun and understand how to
transform that
infinite source of energy into our own unique personal power,
we are on the cutting-edge of science.
You are the new invention we've been
waiting for. Fuel up with consciousness and let your light shine, as above,
so below.
Dr. Julie Teetsov resigned from her corporate research position at General
Electric to start her own company working with the body, mind, and soul
using the principles of
yoga,
psychosynthesis, and astrology. For
information on coaching services offered by Celestial Coaching, Inc.,
contact Julie at
julie@celestialcoach.com
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