Clearing...for Tracey
Hi Tracey!
Further to your dream discussion below, I've been thinking a lot about clearing, and thought I'd offer what little I know in case it helps!
It seems 'clear' from your dream that other people's energies are really affecting you. Because you are so "tuned-in" to other people (which is a tremendous gift), you need to have some techniques to clear it away so that you don't become overwhelmed by others' energy. Maybe you know all this, but what they hey...
I know an artist who used to work a lot with human hair as a material (I did too!). She had to stop what she was doing because she became so overwhelmed by the flood of energy and emotions of various strangers coming from the hair she was working with. I do know that as you make spiritual progress, often you become much more sensitive to things, including other people's energy, emotion, pain, and just "stuff" etc.
I gather that you are a bigger fan of the more psychological and philosophical (cerebral) processes than you are of the more physical or structured ones!! :) From a yogic perspective, there must be a balance between the two. If you are not already doing so, a sitting meditation practice, or yoga asanas (postures) or even using mantras (the best!!!) might really help you to 'clear the field' so to speak. Mantras work wildfire for me in a variety of situations.
Anyway, I'm going to keep my eyes and ears open for more on clearing.....It just appeals to me somehow to search a bit...like I might stumble on something good! I did find a website (below) but it doesn't seem just right.
Anyhow, just my thoughts in case they're helpful! Hope it's in the right vein! I enjoyed reading your dream...and discussion/insight of those on the forum too!
much love,
janaki
http://sourcecounseling.com/clearing.html