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An Energetic Guide to Channeling
In this article, you’ll get an inside look at what channeling is, how to start as a beginner, and just how it channeling impacts your Manifestations.
By Melissa Borden, Reiki & Manifestation Teacher
Believe it or not… channeling might be a practice you already do. Yep, you already ARE a channel yourself! This article breaks down exactly what is a channel, different ways to channel, AND how you can begin to channel (or strengthen your skills) right now to improve what shows up in your life (ie, to improve your manifestations).
First: What IS a channel?
Before we explore ways you’ve likely already been a channel. Or how to develop the skill to use it more intentionally, it’s good to get clarity on what exactly is a channel first. It’s a word that has many meanings, although they all hold a similar essence. A way of transferring, or crossing from one place to another and/or communicating. Merriam-Webster has a few definitions. The one most likely to resonate here: “a band of frequencies of sufficient width for a single radio or television communication”
In other words, it’s a way to tap into and communicate with another, via frequency. Our frequency is the rate or speed at which our energy vibrates. (check this article here for more on energy & vibration). We each have a unique frequency. Similar to how there are not two snowflakes alike, you also have your own unique vibration and frequency. Just like tuning into a radio to pick up ‘jazzy hits on 102.5’, you can also shift your own frequency to tap into and communicate with other frequencies.
If you are deep into manifestation and energy work, you may know this as “raising (or lowering) your vibration”. But the truth is, it’s not just about RAISING it. It’s about Aligning it.
THIS is where you’ve likely already had an experience as a channel… ready to explore this?
If so, read on…
Second: You are already a Channel.
Have you ever had an experience where you felt SO GOOD or relaxed that you got a burst of brilliant ideas? Or maybe you’ve had a moment where you were feeling joyful and you got inspiration for a new direction for your life. MAYBE it was even a moment where hope felt lost… and you felt a nudge or push to do something that would help you out of it.
Have you had an experience like this?
You may have also heard of the flow state. This is a research backed state that shows our brain can reach a “flow” state where creativity opens up. Where we breeze through work projects, creations, or play without noticing time. It’s when things begin to feel “effortless”. Flow state is when your brain is in a beautiful balance between alpha brain waves and beta brain waves. It’s when your energy is in Alignment.
Let’s look at it further on the energetic side. When we come out of a fight or flight stressed state, and get into the calmer brain waves (those same ones meditation brings us to) it allows us to easily connect to our intuition. Or in other words, to channel guidance from our actual guides. It allows us to tap into Universal Knowledge. This is where people often have bursts of creativity and joy. Where they feel more peace or a knowing about something. In this state you may discover the solution to the problem you were working on, or maybe you feel peace knowing it’ll all work out. Tapping into your intuition is one simple and beautiful form of channeling that we are all able to do.
You may also recognize the word channeling used during Reiki or Energy Healing Practices. This is where the practitioner will “channel” the form of energy. (Reiki is an energy practice originated in Japan, the word means “universal energy” ). Meaning as a Reiki Practitioner, you’d hook up to Universal Energy (to me, it is the frequency of unconditional love) and direct this energy to yourself or another.
“Tapping into your intuition is one simple and beautiful form of channeling that we are all able to do.”
Channeling can also go deeper by tapping into or connecting with any energy, for a number of different things. You may be familiar with Abraham Hicks Books, written by Jerry and Esther Hicks, where Esther acts as the channel to communicate with Abraham. There are many other examples as well. One of my favorite books is Energy Speaks by Lee Harris, who is a channel for the Zs.
In this type of channeling with Abraham and the Zs, you can make space in your consciousness to allow who you are channeling to speak through you. You sort of take a “back seat” and allow the energy to come in as you shift your frequency to match theirs. Versus the type I commonly do is more conversational, where I’ll receive the download or inspiration, and translate it out myself. It can be thought of as a spectrum, depending on how deep you go into it. I dive deeper into this in Reiki Level 3 Certification, expanding on how to hold excellent boundaries while communicating. But if you’re just getting started, I encourage you to begin to notice how often you ARE already getting hits of inspiration, guidance and support from the energy realm and your intuition.
Your guides are always with you. There is not a moment throughout your day (or night) where you are not supported. However, we do need to ask for the support and communications sometimes.
Third: Practice and Practical Tips for Channeling.
Speaking of asking for support. One of the most beautiful parts of being human is that we have free will. While it is true your guides are always with you (I can hear my guides saying to hit that point harder), you also have free will to do things in whatever way you choose.
A lot of people resonate with the idea of Guardian Angels, and I like this too. In this sense, perhaps we DO have guides looking out and helping us regardless if we ask for the support. I believe this is true to a point. But, when it comes to our bigger evolution and optional life challenges, reaching out and ASKING for support and guidance can go a long way too. In fact I see it as an actual relationship I build with my guides. My students in the Manifestation Program learn to do the same thing.
The more you can pause, and connect to your intuition, or connect to nature, or another energy being, the more you are building your OWN energy awareness. This goes a long way with learning how to get in and stay in energy alignment. Something imperative to letting in good manifestations on autopilot.
Here are 3 Things you can do now to improve your Alignment (Manifestations) AND Your Channeling Skills:
1) Get Quiet. When was the last time you TRULY got quiet for an hour? No music, no tv, no books, just you, focused on you, and nothing else.
Creating space TO hear our intuition or to connect to another is important. We take in a LIFETIMES worth of information every week compared to a few generations ago. It’s no wonder it’s hard to hear our own inspired guidance sometimes. The more you can clear the energy and mental clutter that you’re carrying, the better. Taking time to get quiet may feel frustrating or difficult at first. Celebrate this as a sign you’re letting GO of that frustrated energy.
2) Be intentional. ASK to connect. Whether it is connecting to your Guide, Angel, The Moon, A Star, Reiki Energy, or your Grandmother who’s passed. Be intentional and ask to connect. It may happen immediately, or it may take some time. The more you are comfortable with feeling and sensing your own energy body, the quicker and easier it’ll happen. Just like anything, start small and celebrate each small win! Even asking, is a great step.
3) Begin to FOLLOW and appreciate what guidance you do get. For example, say you begin to get feedback, or little subtle hints or “knowings” from your intuition on what is in your Highest Interest to do. The BEST thing you can do from here, is to actually follow through. I know it may seem obvious, but it is so normal to read an article like this, and then think “that’s nice, I’ll do it later”. That’s your habit and subconscious mind trying to keep you in the same place.
It can sometimes be scary or uncomfortable to put it into practice… But I encourage you to do so.
Begin right now. Take a few minutes to get quiet, set an intention for guidance you’d like to get, and then follow through on whatever you receive. It becomes easier overtime and eventually becomes automatic.
This is what I’ve been helping people with for years as an Energy Practitioner in 1:1 Sessions. Clearing energy and mental clutter to set your mind and energy up for success with channeling, accessing your own intuition and shifting past limitations SO THAT your manifestations arrive with ease.
The more you dive into learning about energy, you may see how anything is truly possible for you.
If you’re ready to make your dreams a reality… schedule a Private PSYCH-K Session below. This is where we hone in on exactly what is keeping you blocked, and shift your vibration into alignment, in a way that it stays in a higher alignment.
This is what Makes manifestation simple.
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