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String Figure Think Tank
Topic: What if String and in particular String Figures could be used as an energy device?
Discussion:
Lois Stokes, Kauai, Hawaii:
If you take the premise that we are all made up of energy. The same stuff as the computer on your desk and the stars above your head. So it stands clear to me that the string and in particular the string figure is also made up of energy. I come from a belief that everything is alive and responsive (King, 1990). When I hold the string in my hand I am aware of its vibrations. I am also aware of how these vibrations influence me. I believe that we are all connected. This not only means the connection between people but the connection with everything in our environment. I connect with the string and with its vibration and frequency. With my intent and my thought, that is also a form of energy, I can influence changes within myself, others and the environment.
One technique that I use is to hold the string in my left hand with the string crossing over my palm between my thumb and little finger. I then insert my thumb and little finger of my right hand into the loop from above and turn my right palm toward me while I extend the loop to my right. This makes the loop of string have a cross in the middle like a figure 8 or an infinity sign. I then rotate both of my palms towards me and away. This seems to increase the chi or energy in my body. I especially feel this up and down my spine. This is just one use of string as an energy device to increase the flow of chi that we have been working with. We would love to have your comments and other insights on this topic.
String Figure Think Tank
Topic: What if String and in particular String Figures could be used as an energy device?
Discussion:
Lois Stokes, Kauai, Hawaii:
If you take the premise that we are all made up of energy. The same stuff as the computer on your desk and the stars above your head. So it stands clear to me that the string and in particular the string figure is also made up of energy. I come from a belief that everything is alive and responsive (King, 1990). When I hold the string in my hand I am aware of its vibrations. I am also aware of how these vibrations influence me. I believe that we are all connected. This not only means the connection between people but the connection with everything in our environment. I connect with the string and with its vibration and frequency. With my intent and my thought, that is also a form of energy, I can influence changes within myself, others and the environment.
One technique that I use is to hold the string in my left hand with the string crossing over my palm between my thumb and little finger. I then insert my thumb and little finger of my right hand into the loop from above and turn my right palm toward me while I extend the loop to my right. This makes the loop of string have a cross in the middle like a figure 8 or an infinity sign. I then rotate both of my palms towards me and away. This seems to increase the chi or energy in my body. I especially feel this up and down my spine. This is just one use of string as an energy device to increase the flow of chi that we have been working with. We would love to have your comments and other insights on this topic.
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