Positive Energy Guide

(Continued from Part 4) Like the balance between grid and flow, the group intentionally interfaces with all manner of people, at our differing levels of awareness and presence. Intentional is a useful adjective here. Intention is at the root of living with awareness; presence.

Meeting others where they are at and interfacing without shutting some people out to control our experience is in itself profound spiritual training. This has to do with the flow element. The grid that counterbalances this element is expressed in the almost extreme injunction against any foreign energies in the kitchen. Intention and choice about the impressions or energy we take in supports clarity and a feeling of safety. The practice is both literal and figurative, providing a central place and a central concept that stabilizes nourishment of the Self. This seemingly-rigid grid makes flow feel safer. Opening to new people, experiences, awareness, and energy is balanced by a healthy and defined central core, in each individual, and in the home.

I would describe this group’s approach as spirituality stripped down from the less desirable elements of belief and religious ritual. The group embraces all religions and walks of life.

Most spiritual groups tend to limit expression. We give lip service to becoming all we can be, and then try to be good, and nice, instead of being whole. Presence is something different. A vaster range of behavior and expression is drawn forth. This, again, is flow. Grid filters flow. Even while no topics are banned and creative expression is welcome, behavior is constrained by two things: First, the requirements of co-creation–respect for people, circumstances, and energy. Second, the bias implied by authenticity. This means that being true to one’s self causes certain limitation. Limitation, in this context, is an advantage.