SPIRITUAL TERMINOLOGY AND MEANINGS
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Cord Cutting
What is cord cutting?
The process of cord cutting is a ceremonial energy work exercise that is meant to symbolically detach you from another person’s energy.What are energetic cords?
Emotions are energy, just like everything else, and when we form emotional attachments of any kind to another person, whether it’s a loving attachment or a vendetta, this creates an energetic attachment, also called a cord, or sometimes referred to as hooks. It’s simply an energetic reflection of the bond you feel for that person (for better or worse).
Some people believe that energetic cording also creates a telepathic connection and/or an emotional connection where you may be susceptible to feeling that person’s emotional state.
Cord cutting is the practice of severing energetic cords between two or more people as a means of creating healthy space between them.
Energetic cords may psychically appear as cords attached to any of the chakras. These cords may also appear in various colors which indicate the nature of the cord. A green or pink cord, for example, may indicate a healthy attachment. A black cord may indicate a toxic one.
When should I do a cord cutting?
Cord cuttings are often done as a way to symbolically end a relationship, close out a karmic connection, or otherwise catalyze a healing process after a breakup of some kind. Cord cuttings are a good way to symbolically state that the individual(s) in question no longer have access to your energy.
Cord cuttings are an excellent ways to assert energetic boundaries and practice the intent to move on from a relationship that is no longer serving us.
For those who work with people all day every day, it may be a good practice to cut energetic cords at the end of each day.
Are energetic cords and attachments bad?
Not all energetic cords need to be cut. Healthy cords are often formed between loving partners, friends, and family members who have affinity and affection toward one another. Unhealthy cords may be formed in codependent relationships, abusive relationships, or other relationships with unhealthy partner dynamics. Those are the cords you want to cut.
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