The Everyday Alchemist's blog – for people on a path

No doubt you’re familiar with the concept of certain places being sacred – there are plenty of very well known ones around the world- but many people don’t know why they’re considered so. They just know that they hold a ‘certain kind of energy’. And they’re right! A power place holds spiritualising energy – that is to say an empowering spirit. If you enter this charged space, and are resonant with the spirit there, you’ll receive an empowerment – a gift – from the spirit there. This is why some people have been known to develop mystical powers or experience some form of healing after visiting a power place. Yet not all power places are famous. It could be a quiet garden somewhere. Or a crypt in a church. Even a statue in the middle of a busy high street. If an empowering spirit dwells there, it’s a power place.

Empowering gifts from Spirit

Why do we need to visit these places? Because empowerments bring us the energy we need to go beyond our current challenges, to heal areas of our life in need of healing. Take the Buddha for example, who received various empowerments from his time sat under the Bodhi tree. Or Ramana Maharshi, an Indian saint who lived at the foot of his ‘beloved’ – a mountain called Arunachala. Once received, these new flows of energy have the potential to illuminate your spiritual journey – whatever path you may be on – by increasing your higher awareness. And, as happens naturally when you gain a higher perspective, you see more. More of what you need to do next. Or not do.

Glastonbury’s Hidden Wealth

Glastonbury has long been recognised as a pilgrimage place – a hub of spirituality and healing. And it’s not surprising, as Glastonbury is most unusual in that it boasts a number of wonderful power places. For thousands of years people have been coming to Glastonbury to spend time on the Tor, drink the healing waters of Chalice Well and form relationships with the many spirits that reside in Glastonbury’s wealth of power places.

Wherever you find yourself, there’s always something to be done to increase your receptivity to the environment. You many find you need to leave a certain place or room, or stay and meditate a while. Here are a few simple tips to help you recognise what’s right for you. . .

Increasing Your Receptivity to Nature’s Gifts

Be Mindful (of Yourself)
Next time you’re out and about, in the town or in the countryside, practice being mindful. By this I mean quiet your mind, as much as possible, and be present. The more caught up in our thoughts we are, the less able we are to hear the constant signals from our environment.

Be Attentive (to Your Surroundings)
Even in the city, practice being present. Some of the most powerful spirit places can be found in the most unassuming places. An old chapel, a rose garden, a monument – be aware of the places you feel drawn to, and what you need to do when you’re there.

Be Receptive (to the Spirit)
You can ask yourself three simple questions when visiting a power place:
• Does this feel like the right place?
• Does my body feel like it’s in the right position?
• Am I concentrating on the present moment?

Doing this while attending a spirit place will help you to become increasingly receptive to its empowerments, energies which, if you have the good fortune to receive, can bring about all kinds of lasting positive change in your life.

Enjoy!

Natalie x

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Want to experience empowerments in Glastonbury? Come along for the Hallow’s Eve Empowerment Tour – 31st October 2009 – just six places remaining!