Have you ever had this feeling?
That unexplained pull toward people and situations you know are not right for you. A heaviness pressing on your shoulders when memories of the past surface.
You might think this is a passing experience. Or maybe you’re just… unlucky.
But it’s nothing more than energy.
Every connection we have, be it romantic or casual in nature, creates energetic strings. These ties keep us linked even after the relationship is over. And, the more profound the connection was, the stronger these strings are.
It’s not uncommon to go through life without being aware of their existence because not all strings are bad. Some are nourishing and lead to good outcomes. So, we don’t question them. But we also ignore those who keep us stuck in a vicious circle.
Fortunately, we can clear these cords.
To do that, we must first understand how they form.
Why Etheric Cords Are Created
We are social creatures.
Since the dawn of civilization, humans have created social structures and emotional connections. These laid the foundation for basic human interactions as well as more complex engagements.
This couldn’t be achieved without mental, emotional, and energetic connections, which, in the spiritual realm, take the shape of cords or strings.
Through these cords, energy and information travel from one person to another.
And, they attach mainly to the seven primary chakras.
Types Of Etheric Cords
The quality of the relationship between you and another person with whom you have formed the cord dictates the quality of the energy and information that travels through it.
In other words…
A loving bond creates a harmonious connection.
A toxic relationship attracts negative elements.
What we experience in everyday life is not only the result of our spontaneous decisions. The nature of our encounters is strongly linked to the emotional involvement we have had in the past.
Beneficial strings help us grow.
Detrimental strings will constantly lead us toward negative programs, harmful projections, and toxic encounters that will drain our vital energy and erode our emotional balance.
These are the ones we need to address.
How To Remove Detrimental Etheric Cords With Reiki
Awareness is mandatory in this process.
It’s why acknowledging the reason behind a toxic etheric cord is crucial before considering severing it.
Ask yourself:
“Did it occur due to my inner healing?”
“What was my state of mind before meeting that person?”
“Was I chasing something to hang on just to hide away from an uncomfortable reality?”
This matters because you first want to offer the other person genuine forgiveness and healing. Let go of any resentment to move on and evolve in the best way for you. Otherwise, you’ll be stuck in a vicious loop.
Self-healing is where it all starts. This will ensure the severing happens on a solid foundation, not a vulnerable state of being.
Here’s how to sever etheric cords with Reiki:
- Activate Sei He Ki on the dominant hand and forearm.
- Visualize a sword-like shape of light forms throughout your whole arm, extending outside, through your fingers.
- Use your dominant hand and firmly (but not in an aggressive manner) wave it throughout the length of the front part of your body with the intention to remove/cut all the detrimental etheric cords for your life.
- Repeat for the backside of your body (as your mobility allows). Another option is to visualize this sword of light as it cuts those residual cords.
- Severing these cords won’t take more than a few seconds. It is possible to feel a release. Like a pleasant relaxation where your body lets go of the prolonged pressure and is now free of past weight.
- If time permits, go through a complete Reiki self-treatment to cleanse and heal the spaces where those energy strings were attached. This exercise will also support your energetic body as it recalibrates to a more balanced state.
That being said, there are two important questions that arise:
- Is there a risk of cutting the “healthy” cords? – this is highly unlikely if you focus on what you want to release. It’s why awareness and acknowledgment are so important in the process. Then, your intention is clear.
- Can Karmic-related cords be served this way? – karmic related connections require much more patience, healing, and spiritual work to be balanced out. You can gradually dissolve them through Reiki self-treatment, putting yourself in the service of others, pilgrimages, and so on.
You are responsible for your own healing but not for living other people’s lives.
We have to make our own decisions, as adults.
There’s no one who can do this for us. In fact, the more independent we act, the better. We can learn and borrow from others. But, ultimately, we are at the steering wheel.
As I see it, this can go one of two ways…
If the other person preserves the state of animosity even after you have severed the cords, it’s not your responsibility anymore. You have forgiven them and yourself. You have moved on and released everything that was holding you together. Their feelings and thoughts will strike back because you’re no longer connected.
The ideal scenario is when you both understand the value of forgiveness. Whether this is conscious or not, accepting the past for what it was and striving for better in the future is how emotional imbalances tend to stabilize and the connection you had dissolves into the ether.
I’ll leave you at this:
Light heals and sets you free, whether you’re connected to someone or not.
Hate binds and keeps you captive in an energetic prison.
The choice is yours.