Hi Guys...recently I stumbled upon a process called Art Therapy. As I always mention, I'm an artist as well as a Coach and Blogger, so this process sounded very interesting to me. I'm always looking for ways, fun ways to help others understand them selves or understand a point I'm trying to make. For example, when I'm doing the topic communication, there is an exercise I use that helps them undertsand the different communication personalities or styles they and others have. When they understand that then they understand why people react the way they do during an interaction. The Art Therapy caught my interest because it may provide exercises that will allow my clients to let out or free themselves from some of the emotional baggage they carry.

So what does Quantum Physics have to do with Art Therapy? Before I answer, I have always believed that we are all made up of energy. Everything has an energy force and our energies intertwine and inetract or come into contact with each other. That is why sometimes you just don't feel comfortable around a particular person, because their energy or frequency doesn't mesh with yours, or it could be that you are pickng up something about that person and that is why you feel uncomtortable.

We are all sensitive to each other, some more than others. If you follow the zodiac....not the readings...but the personality types for your birth month, depending on which personality profile you read, most of them are spot on in the behaviours, likes, dislikes, habits, attitudes of the person born on that month....give or take a few points. Pisces are people born between February and March. They tend to be very sensitive to other people's emotions or frequencies.

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I'm a Leo, so I'm feisty, know what I want, generous, can be a bit controlling but I'm also very decisive and I don't take S...T from anyone. Oh!! and don't try to control me, I'm extremely independent. Anyway, back to the frequencies and how they affect how we interact. Quantum physics is a concept where it is believed that everything is made up of energy, so much so that your thoughts are energy and even your feelings.

What is Quantum Pyhsics?

Quantum theory is the theoretical basis of modern physics that explains the nature and behavior of matter and energy on the atomic and subatomic level.

Quantum mechanics (QM; also known as quantum physics, quantum theory, the wave mechanical model, or matrix mechanics), including quantum field theory, is a fundamental theory in physics which describes nature at the smallest scales of energy levels of atoms and subatomic particles.

What is the difference between Quantum Physics and Quantum Mechanics?

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Where does this come into play with my discovery of Art Therapy, welllllll???? Art Therapy uses art exercises to help us relieve ourselves of any emotional issues we may have and I feel that in knowing that other people's energy can also affect you you are better equipped to deal with challenged and issues.

I also stumbled upon a workbook one person mentioned that has a lot of symbols that are representative of the different Chakras that exist in everything and these chakra symbols help ground you in different ways. So what is a chakra?

Literally speaking, the word “chakra” from Sanskrit translates to “wheel” or “disk,” but references a spiritual energy center within the human body, of which there are seven along the spine, and through the neck and the crown of your head, according to the Chopra Center. I'm sure you are all familiar with Deepak Chopra, an aazing man, very much loved by Oprah and quite a deep spiritual individual.

I've been to one of his seminars, it was amazing. Anyway, these chakras, there are 7. Were mentioned in this workbook and they can be used to deal with different emotional issues. I found this very interesting as I am always looking for exeercises to help my clients. what are the chakras?

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Chakras are the circular vortexes of energy that are placed in seven different points on the spinal column, and all the seven chakras are connected to the various organs and glands within the body. These chakras are responsible for disturbing the life energy, which is also known as Qi or Praana. Chakra, also spelled Cakra, Sanskrit C̣akra, (“wheel”), any of a number of psychic-energy centres of the body, prominent in the occult physiological practices of certain forms of Hinduism and Tantric Buddhism.

What do the 7 chakras mean?

The Root Chakra -

Root Chakra – Muladhara

The official name of this chakra, Muladhara, comes from the words Mula, which means root and Dhara, which means support.

So, this chakra’s role is to connect all of your energy with the Earth, which is called grounding

2. The Sacral Chakra -

Sacral Chakra – Svadhishana

The 2nd chakra is the sacral chakra or svadhishana which translates to “the place of the self.”This chakra is all about your identity as a human and what you do with it. From of all 7 chakras, this chakra is responsible for bringing you creative energy to help enrich your life.Your sacral chakra is the home of the creative life force energy that helps you enjoy your life here on Earth.

3. The Solar Plexus Chakra -

Solar Plexus – Manipura

The 3rd chakra is the Solar Plexus or Manipura which translates to “lustrous gem.” This chakra is where your self-confidence, identity, and personal power are born. Have you ever been in a situation that you just knew wasn’t right for you? Where did you feel those cues in your body? Most people say they feel those types of cues in their “gut.”In reality, this is the seat of your personal power, your solar plexus, and you can physically feel that confidence and wisdom in its location.

4. The Heart Chakra -

Heart – Anahata

The 4th chakra is the Heart or Anahata chakra, which translates to “unhurt.” This chakra is where your love, compassion, and kindness are empowered. It’s not hard to understand this chakra. We all associate our hearts with love, and that’s exactly what the 4th chakra is all about. And this includes love for others and love for yourself, which is why this chakra is also associated with health and healing.

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5. The Throat Chakra -

Throat – Vishuddha

The 5th chakra is the Throat chakra or Vishuddha which translates to “very pure.” This chakra gives a voice to your personal truths. So, where does your voice come from?What provides the energy for you to speak? On a physical level, of course, the answer is the throat, but on an energetic level, this energy actually comes from your 5th chakra. This chakra lets you speak your truth with clarity. Resting right above the heart, the throat chakra is connected to the compassion and love you have for yourself and others.

6. The 3rd Eye Chakra -

The Third Eye – Ajna

The 6th chakra is the Third Eye Chakra Ajna which translates to “beyond wisdom.” This chakra opens up your mind to information beyond the material world and the 5 senses. Extrasensory perception, intuition or psychic energy, all come from the third eye. There is actually a small pinecone-shaped gland in your brain that takes in light. This gland, the pineal gland, is responsible for helping you feel awake in the daytime and sleepy at night. Long before brain imaging, ancient cultures knew this Third Eye existed, and they also realized it received information from sources outside of the five senses.

7. The Crown Chakra -

Crown – Sahaswara

The 7th chakra is the Crown or Sahaswara, which translates to “thousand petaled.” This chakra is pure consciousness energy. The Crown chakra is one of those energies that’s hard to explain. You can think of it like magnetism. When you hold a piece of metal to a magnet, you can feel the energy and tension, but you can’t see it. Consciousness energy is everywhere and in everything. It connects us to the entire universe. Our own personal consciousness is located in the 7th chakra, but it’s really more like the seed of a universal energy than something personal or individual.

So again, what does this have to do with Art Therapy?All of this is very interesting to me because although I am Catholic and I do believe in the energy that surrounds us and is in us. God is the center of that energy and we are all connected. These chakras have their place in our existance but my interest was in the different symbols for each and as I love Mandalas, they seem to fall right into those categories. Mandalas are very soothing and relaxing for me to draw so i'm sure they will also be relaxing for my clients. The Chakra symbols, the Mandalas, The whole combination with Art Therapy is defintely going to take my coaching to a different level once I know how I'm going to incorporate it and when. The Chakra symbols can form part of the Art Therapy exercises, so kill a few birds with one stone. Get them into healing symbols that are also good as therapy but in an artistic way.

What is a Mandala? I drew this one. They are balls with Mandala designs.

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Next to my Mandala is the Root Chakra Symbol.....Looks like a mandala to me, don't you agree. ok!!! So, if you want to know more about Quantum Physics, check youtube, even Will Smith had something to say about it's importance and its impact on us as individuals and on our lives. I eventually want to use what I learn about Art Therapy to help others, to help my clients. Hope all of this was interesting, check you at my next post.