Energy Work (re-released review)

November 11, 2011November 11, 2011 / nicholasdaletaylor / Leave a comment

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Writers within the realm of metaphysics are often subject to dismissive comments from skeptics and non-believers alike. Such a position disallows for the benefits of energy practice. Certainly, as within any industry, there are those who simply seek to profit from the commercialization of hope, positive thoughts and the message of optimism. Yet, this truth does not invalidate the reality behind the exercises presented in this book.

An understanding of basic principles concerning quantum physics, a base level of physical intelligence and knowledge of the emerging sciences of both epigenetics and signal transduction brings new light to these often dubbed “new age” concepts.

Consider this simple technique, right now:

While seated I want you to focus your attention on your left knee. By this I don’t mean look down at your knee with your eyes. First rub your knee slowly in circular motion for about 10 seconds. Next, take an overview of how your knee feels. Be aware of the blood moving around under your skin, the density of the bone, the air surrounding the outside and the connection on all three levels. Now move your focus to your left big toe, wiggle it a little and draw all of your focus to this one area of your body. Did you notice a slight hum about these areas of focus or a slight increase in temperature?

This change, or “hum,” is due to a heightened level of concentrated awareness. Now, consider the quantum realm and that how in order to obtain any observable evidence regarding subatomic particles and their behavior, we must deal with the uncertainty principle. In this lies our understanding that the mere act of observation changes the behavior of that which is receiving our focus. Given the above example, one can rely upon relative intelligence to understand that our focusing on these isolated areas actually does cause biological effect on a cellular level which results in increased circulation, alleviation of tension and or reducing associated pains.

Bruce Lipton discuses related information in detail with his book The Biology of Belief and makes great argument for the influence of surrounding environments on biological makeup and the human potential to rise above our genetic heritage. His writings center on the aforementioned emerging sciences of epigenetics and signal transduction.

Just as a dancer or martial artist through practice develops their physical body awareness and physical body intelligence, anyone who so chooses can experience an increase in subtle body awareness or astral body intelligence. Everyone’s skill level evolves differently and is influenced by their own inhibitors.

Energy is not a uncommon subject. It is discussed in many forms of treatment including Reiki, acupuncture, quantum healing, etc. Here Robert Bruce offers an illustrated instruction to those seeking self-healing or additional forms of alternative medicine revolving around “Tactile Imaging Techniques.” As for my own experience, one day of engaging in his proposed practice resolved my fatigue better than any triple shot of mocha expresso ever has or ever will.

This review was originally published on Uptown Update, March 22, 2011.

11/11/11 11:11 A.M.

November 11, 2011November 11, 2011 / nicholasdaletaylor / 1 Comment

Richat Structure, Mauritania

A number has surrounded my life with constant reoccurrence and what better day to discuss it than November 11, 2011, 11/11/11. I find it fascinating to hear others talk about similar recurring numbers in their life be it 3, 7, 8, and so forth. What are yours and have you been noticing them or other recurring elements in your life more frequently of late?

Perhaps, some have heard tale of a shifting in consciousness or caught conversation on the next step in human evolution with random individuals or that one friend that remains obsessed with fantasy or drawn to metaphysics. Some subscribe to this or that while others ridicule those who do subscribe to this or that and of course there are those that dismiss such subjects altogether.

Whether you choose to deny or subscribe to the fascination of life is simply that, a choice. They are no strangers. We make them one after another after another. People make the choice to eat chicken or only vegetables, families make the choice to go out to see a movie together or stay in when it’s cold, public figures make the choice to adopt a facade to sell and sometimes to later drop part of that facade. You make one, I make one and another one and another one and another one. I made a choice just a few nights ago to rant into the microphone on my phone for a while as I couldn’t sleep (that’s another story in and of itself). Here I attempt to explain some significance of this date showing one lining up after another. Forgive the syntax and grammar for I was a dreamy mind at the time:

The unity surpassing separations, separations of generations, religions, those grounded in difference of sexual orientation, race, once again religion or domination, denomination within religion and ethnic backgrounds, class, level of education, income. They should somehow land some cohesive tie after 11/11/11. It just shows that we never really connect to one another beyond a 1 on 1 basis and within a perfect trifecta of a one on one and one on one and another 1 on 1. We all stand the chance of being able to empathize if not directly through one another or through one another as couples, be it best friends, be it father son, be it mother daughter, be it cousin to cousin. There is a chance for understood empathy, relative empathy, relative emotional intelligence. Such thought could be a revolutionary, grounding concept to us humans.

The phrase “don’t judge a [person] until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes comes to mind,” alas, it’s just the rant of a young man who probably had one to many glasses of wine that night. But confessions and life rants aside let us return to the plain date. Did you or someone close to you ever have the fun little game or tradition where you made a wish at 11:11? I always did and sometimes still do, in fact it seems that might be why I decided to release these words at this specific time. I wish for acknowledged, legislated equality all across the board, period. Some will offer their arguments to the contrary and defend the “sanctity” of marriage or bash homosexuals all together in some bizarre, primitive way. Yet, talking anymore about such specifics would only add fuel to a topic that really should, at this point, be a non-issue.

So, I made my wish. I know if you identify as heterosexual it may seem as if it doesn’t involve you but we are all involved and connected in some way and anytime you let a hateful word slide about someone’s sexual orientation, race, class, etc. you just add unneeded kindle. That flame will burn for some time with our present outlook (which is getting better everyone!). Until it is as it should be I will continue to wish… and act… as one human… to another one.

HELL – O Anniversary

October 18, 2011October 19, 2011 / nicholasdaletaylor / Leave a comment

Exactly one year ago I become a blogger so today I say “HELL” – O Anniversary.

yes, there's two of me

Some of you may have been wondering why my blog has remained neglected these past two months. I have been writing in other places. One place is with local Uptown, Chicago graphic design company, Andiamo Creative as their Guest Blogger. Another place is with and at local Wrigleyville/Uptown Cafe, Emerald City Coffee as I developed their website, Flickr, Facebook, basically all of their online content; recently I stepped it up for them and changed from my regular daily posts regarding “specials” to writing SEO content highlighting some of their more delectable options. And I’ve also been writing in HELL.

Twilight Edition for the Game Show of HELL

those are my arms babes

Yes, my company Awesomonster has returned to the seedy earth belly of the Underground Lounge at 952 W Newport for another round of the comedy game show, The Game Show of HELL. Chicago goers might have seen some flyers or posters around sporting our mock of “life,” but still might be asking “what is this?” So, here it goes. The Game Show of HELL is an interactive, sketch comedy show featuring seven creative games revolving around a single deadly sin awarding one winner not only a fabulous prize but also a spot in the Final Challenge. The October “Twilight Special” (as the entertainment night stretches to midnight) will feature pre-show and post-show entertainment from stand-ups Sherman Edwards, Eric Oren character Renee Gilbo, live music from Fatally Cool and Valley Dolls and more! The main more is the following show will be a live maybe first-time-ever Chicago production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. How much more Halloween do you want? This month our final challenge will be a face-off between our two remaining post spin-off contestants to compete in a ridiculous way for $100 cash. It is silly, fun and worth loads of laughs.

Incidentally, this show is available for private bookings including birthdays, holiday parties, and only the darkest of anniversaries. BAM! There I tied it into my anniversary post.

Nonetheless to forget shameless display of advertising my own show to those of you who read my posts, I need to do one thing that is far more worth it and thank each of you for reading, commenting and remaining the encouragement that you all are. Blogging, while still a weird word that rolls off my tongue has proven to be a highly effective outlet for me as an artist. Getting my thoughts onto this form of digital print has allowed for me to rant, review and reflect on topics and items of noticeable resonance. It’s been my digital confession, my soapbox and my own personal autobiographical newspaper and though it will soon be getting a facelift of sorts, it is here to stay.

So, just as one year ago I published my “Hello World,” and left it as such today I write a thank-you-note plugged with my other writings ending in HELL … O Anniversary (Now, come to my show).