It’s natural to create an energetic connection to others. We cord metaphorically to friends, siblings, parents, children, habits, emotional patterns, addictive substances, belief systems, money, ways of life and so on. While it’s natural, it’s not in anyone’s best interest. Cords to and from others drain their energy and ours. Without those cords people can again take responsibility for their lives and use their energy for their own growth and unfoldment. Cutting cords enhances our relationships and brings more joy into our lives.
For the most part, cords to children are appropriate and assist us in meeting their needs. However, sometimes even cords to and from our children need to be cut.
Marsha was worried sick because her teenaged daughter had run away from home. Someone suggested that she cut the cord coming from her daughter. Within two hours of cutting the cord her daughter called, suddenly ready to come home. The daughter had been using Marsha’s energy to feel safe out on the street.
We cord to people with whom we are in relationships. And, when the relationship ends, we often remain corded, keeping us tied to that person energetically. It can be a factor in why it’s sometimes so hard to let someone go.
After a relationship of mine ended I found that every time I drove past a local private airport I felt an incredible longing to fly. My former boyfriend was a private pilot and we had taken several trips in his plane. When I checked for cords I discovered a cord from my mind to his. Once I cut the cord I could drive by the airport and remember the trips we’d taken without the intense longing to fly that I’d felt previously. I was feeling his longing to fly and it was distracting me from living my own life. It was a great reminder of the impact of being corded.
We may also cords to our favorite – and fattening! – foods. When we cut cords to these foods we simply lose interest in eating them, allowing our bodies to reestablish a healthy weight.
In releasing cords you may find that you have more energy, heal more quickly and have less unhealthy attachment to others. Decording does not mean that you will love or care for this person any less. You will simply be allowing yourself and others to be responsible and maintain their own energy. We send out cords to others from the front of the body and others cord to us from behind.
If you need help with cord cutting I am available for a Zoom or in person session. Click the link for my video on this process.
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