The Greater Nodes

Before going on to the next four Nodes, let's take a quick look at the first four:

Review of the First Four Nodes:

For the Kinetic Ontology (K.O.) or Beta Node, we can refer to it as the "Connection Node" or the "Connector."

For the Kinetic Integration (K.I.) or Alpha Node, we can refer to it as the "Presence or Presentation Node."

For the Linear Integration (L.I.) or Theta Node, we can refer to it as the "Barrier or Shielding Node."

For the Time Altered Ontology (T.A.O.) Node, we can refer to it as the "Harmony Node."


You may have begun to notice, that in discussing Empath Psychology, language becomes "fluid". Words begin to represent more than just the literal meaning. Many words are used to represent one simple idea, because the idea cannot be fully held by the words. The purpose for this is to illustrate the "holographic nature" of Empath experience. The entire PHI model of consciousness (which you are studying in parts) is based upon the holographic principle. The holographic theory explains why Empath nature is a reality and can be tapped as a resource for growth in transformation; that what we are, as sentient beings, living holograms. Now, I do not mean to imply that we are "laser projections," please do not take me so literally. The fundamental nature of our very substance is based upon a holographic reality.  

Evolving as a self-actualized Empath (or Implicate) means that your perception of reality also becomes more fluid or malleable. This does not mean to disconnect from the solid and unforgiving reality (gravity) but instead to "see deep" into it.

Seeing Deep

As an evolving and emerging Empath you are learning to "See deep." Seeing deep means to "see through" "see into" and "see past" appearances and boundaries. You have the raw ability to see beyond the surface and to sense and probe what is there. Yet if you do not train this ability you may never get to experience the full benefit of having the ability. An untrained, unbonded Empath is ruled by emotion and is quite often the "victim" of his or her own emotions. We have all been there, yes?

An "old fashioned" word for psychic is "clairvoyant," which is based in French and essentially means 'clear seeing." For Empaths I propose the phrase "seeing deep" , as we not only "see" but "feel" as well. Visions are not as meaningful as the responses we experience within ourselves. I call myself a human thermostat. You can put me in a room with other people and if there is anything wrong inside the room I will begin to pick up on it and eventually my body will react to whatever it is. On the Beta level I am ultra sensitive to any chemicals in the room or in the air. On the Alpha level I am ultra sensitive to the emotional expressions and states of the people. On the Theta level I am picking up the mental states and messages of the people around me. On the Delta level I am seeing the bigger picture of the impact the time/place/event is having on everyone - and on the Gamma level I am experiencing a profound insight into the meaning of all the levels interacting.

"Seeing deep" does not make you rich, popular, or famous. You cannot "see deep" into lottery numbers, let's say. Lottery numbers have no depth, no dimension, or even existence until they occur. Please note, I am not referring to precognition in this discussion - that is another lesson at another time. If anything, "seeing deep" creates a monumental distraction to the average Empath. It is not uncommon for us to be preoccupied with the river of information flooding through our "empathic system." This is a source of stress for many. This flooding of information can produce anxiety and a strong desire to withdraw.

Learning about the "Nodes" (Innergies) will help you train and refine your perceptions so that the "river of information" can be more organized and less overwhelming. When we talk about Nodes within these lessons, we are referring to any point where two energies (Innergies) intersect. These can be inside yourself or involve you and another person (or other people). When you get empathic impressions you are sensing this intersection, you are sensing a Node. The diagram shows potential consistent Nodes (or energy states).

The best way to learn nodes is to learn how they work inside of you first. Once you can relate to what they are within you, you will start to be able to recognize them in others. THEN you will advance to knowing how they form when two people intersect and eventually, when multiple people intersect. It's going to be a lot like "connecting the dots" from childhood. It's not only fascinating but it can be actually fun.




The "Greater" Nodes (the 2nd set of 4/internal/implicate)

The "Lesser" Nodes (the 1st set of 4, external/explicate)  © 2007 All Rights Reserved Jad Alexander

More on Positioning:

If necessary, I hope that you have taken the  time to review the early lessons on the Nodes, specifically the lessons that cover orientation and position. For example, you should be comfortable with the following statement: "The Connection Node is in the south, representing down, and forward in the PHI map." If that sentence is not a clear statement for you then please review the lessons and/or post comments in the group for support at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Empaths/  .

We can now refer to the first four nodes as the "Lesser Nodes." It may strike you as odd, if you really think about it, that I would refer to them as "lesser" nodes. I mean, aren't they the most active and pronounced of the nodes?  Yes, they are. The Lesser nodes are truly the dominant nodes "from our perspective." From a subjective point of view (p.o.v.) the Lesser Nodes control and determine everything! So, why do I call them the Lesser nodes? It all comes from my treating the entire Empathic system of an individual as a form of technology. By sometimes subtle uses of language, I can adapt how a piece of information works for someone I have not yet met. With students all over the world, I am primarily communicating with Empaths I have yet to meet. The labeling of Lesser and Greater nodes acts like a small clamp on the concepts, something I use to tighten up the meaning and to hold a preferential response into place. If that doesn't make sense, please let's discuss it in group, I am attempting to be brief in each area.

By labeling the dominant Nodes the "Lesser" nodes, I am positioning the information intuitively and providing a "hidden message." Not hidden as in secretive, but embedded. I have found over the years that by using such embedded messages that more can be taught in a shorter amount of time with greater results. The intuitive feed off of the embedded message can be extensive and meaningful.

By labeling the dominant Nodes the "Lesser" nodes I have indicated that although these Nodes appear to dominate our Empath experience and personal perspective, there is a suggestion now that there is a "greater" or bigger picture that goes beyond our scope. It is the desire of every budding Empath to view and grasp that "greater scope."

So the Lesser nodes are very important to us. They seem to direct and impact all of our relationships and experiences. Yet, it is because that they are so dominant that we often cannot see beyond them. Ultimately, we are controlled by them - controlled when we are only "reacting" to the information they retrieve. The Lesser Nodes are not "less" in any way but the fascinating news is that, despite all appearances, Lesser nodes do not control the flow of things. It is by reaching deeper within oneself and within one's own awareness that you can access the Greater nodes and start shaping your Self from the inside out. Accessing the Greater nodes involves the continuing transformations of the Empath. As you grow, transform, and mature, the Greater Nodes begin to play a bigger part in your psyche/awareness.

So, let's do some practical work! (Suggestion: practicing drawing samples of Nodes in your Empath Journal/Toolbox!) When you are finally able to draw the entire PHI model, with all nodes and connecting pathways, you will have the full picture!

Lesser Nodes: Node 1 - CONNECTION - front - south - down (Outer Nodes)

Node 2 - PRESENCE - back - north - in

Node 3 - SHIELD - forward - east - front

Node 4 - HARMONY - behind - back

All of the relationships between these Nodes on the PHI are based upon "right angles." If you draw these lines into the circle, they are essentially right angles. I know that is an over simplification but you get the point.

The reference to "right angles" should also be a slight intuitive stimulant, stirring up images of the yellow square of Beta. The Beta square is also "all right angles." These associations are only meaningful when understood in the context of Dreamtongue. This leads to further associations: since the Lesser or Outer nodes are "right angled" or patterned by Beta, then you can safely assume that the Outer nodes deal more with the physical world, concrete reality, substance, and form. By understanding the levels of Beta, you also know that this includes the dynamics generated by the physical world, concrete reality, substance, and form as well.

Here is where the whole thing shifts or even "pivots""

Greater Nodes: Node 5 - diagonal - northwest (Inner Nodes)

Node 6 - diagonal - northeast

Node 7 - diagonal - southwest

Node 8 - diagonal - southeast

 You are learning the inner technology you possess as an Empath. If you are excited, you have good reason to be. You are a pioneer in a brand new field and level of human evolution. It's only the beginning but we had to start somewhere!

It should be somewhat intriguing that the first four nodes all function in specific directions, yet the last four nodes all work diagonally. Your intuition should be "twinging" at what all that could encompass. You will be learning how to "move" your mind, move your consciousness by following these EM pathways. You will be learning a great deal about "diagonal movements." It is the diagonal movements that fascinate us all. The right angled movements all deal with what the senses and brain can retrieve. The diagonal movements deal with information from ALL other sources. Yes, we are probing now into the extrasensory, the psychic, the holographic. But we want to proceed with caution and keep a well grounded position as this information is provided in stages. We are now ready to discuss the Fifth Node.

© 2007 All Rights Reserved Jad Alexander

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The Fifth Node: InSight

The Lesser Nodes constitute what will be called "The Outer Ring" of consciousness.  As we begin to look at the Greater Nodes, we are entering the realm of the "Inner Ring" of consciousness. It is important to understand the fundamentals of the Empath Nodes before getting into the Inner Ring, before talking about the Fifth Node, as I have stated earlier.  So far, you have learned about the Outer Ring, the Lesser Nodes. To build a bridge between discussing the Outer Ring and discussing the Inner Ring, we will start out with a visualization.  Take some time to work with this visualization before going further into the lesson.

VISUALIZE; your body completely surrounded by a bubble of light.  This light is invisible but you can visualize it's dimensions by picturing it as a transparent sphere.  Now, play around for a minute with picturing the first four Nodes in their resting positions. ( - as they are displayed in the illustrations). Do it on your own first, to test your memory and comprehension then go to the guide below.

 

Node Position Guide - I am putting a reminder here for node positions in case you've forgotten or just need refreshed.  When visualizing the Nodes in their "resting" positions, the following applies: When picturing yourself within a sphere the Connection Node is beneath your feet, the Presence node is over your head,  the Shield node is in front of you (about equal to the position of your heart), and the Harmony node is behind you at the same height. These resting positions are primarily for teaching purposes only - as the Nodes are never really in a resting position, even when sleeping.

Once you can visualize the four Lesser nodes, then practice visualizing that you are moving them.  Move them anywhere on the sphere. For example, bring the Connection node  in front of you where the Shield node would normally be.  What happens?  Most people report tendency to have the Shield node move to where the Connection node is.  There is a general tendency to have more than one Node move at once, as if they were "connected" and can't occupy the same space at once.  By the way, they can - but that's for more advanced work.

So, in this exercise you are somewhat of a Juggler, juggling balls in the air. Which is a fairly good metaphor for being an Empath, as those "balls" represent connecting points with multiple levels of information. Juggling is not easy and requires practice.  In a meditative visualization, you can do remarkable things. You can have the Nodes spinning and changing places in the wink of an eye. In real life, the Nodes seem to have a will of their own.  But, just like is Olympic sports, if you start by visualizing your goal ahead of time, you are much, much more likely to realize that goal when the test comes.  There are specific visualizations that equate to a form of psychic yoga (advanced XenChi).  I will share some of those intermittently and to anyone who expresses interest.

There are some questions that should naturally spin off from this exercise.  I will wait for them to be posted in the group and answer them for everyone's benefit. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Empaths/

Once you have played with moving the Nodes around, focus on putting them back in their resting positions.  As you hold that thought, of each one of the four in their resting position, what are some feelings and observations?  (This is normally best taught in person so that I can work with the dynamics directly. We will have to do the best we can with this distance learning format).   One thing that I am looking for in a response is:  your left and right side feel kind of "open," "naked", "empty."  If you didn't have that response don't worry - it is just for teaching purposes. 

Some of this has to be conducted in a live class for best results, so I am sharing the bare bones with you so that you can work with the imagery, note your questions and results, then share those with the class. Your ability to visualize the nodes in various positions is KEY to mastering your Empathic skills.

All four of these nodes are "Outer Ring" nodes, meaning that they are accessible to your mind, can be managed, can be developed, trained, manipulated, honed, etc.  The Outer Ring is the outer surface of the "sphere."  The Inner Ring is at a deeper level that cannot always be intentionally accessed.  Accessing the Inner Ring comes from maturity, experience, and transformational growth. For the sake of learning, we are now going to step into the "Inner Ring" and begin a discussion on the Fifth Node.  Node Five is one of the Greater Nodes  and exists within the Inner Ring. 

The Fifth Node: InSight
 

Node Five is the first node that we will discuss that is on a "diagonal" axis with regard to the P.H.I. diagram.  All nodes on a diagonal axis are interchangeable with each other as far as positions go, but do have core properties that are represented in the PHI model.  Here is the simplest explanation that you can also apply to the remainder of the Greater Nodes:
The Fifth node is positioned on the diagram as in the Northwest.  The Fifth Node takes information from the joining of the Presence Node and the Harmony node. (I recommend having some Node diagrams in front of you when you read this, so as to have visual aid with the lesson).  So, simply put,  the Fifth node is the result of the 2nd and 4th node joining together.  While the Outer Ring nodes have a "independent life," so to speak, the Inner Ring nodes have to be 'activated." 

Every time the Harmony Node and the Presence node join together, they form the Fifth node. The Fifth Node is then activated for a short time then seemingly disappears.  Right now, you only have access to the Fifth node when this joining or collision takes place. As an evolving Empath, you are on your way to learning how to access the Fifth node all the time, at will.

Node 5 (fifth position) is the Insight node. Anything that you can think of relative to the word "insight" applies to this node but there is a lot more. Where the first four nodes correspond to the first four levels of Dreamtongue, ALL of the Inner Ring nodes access the Gamma level of Dreamtongue in some fashion.  So, that should give you some more "insight" into the nature of the Fifth Node. In review, Gamma properties are instantaneous, spontaneous, holographic, etc.  The InSight node "spontaneously" appears within your EM field and then disappears.

The following dictionary definitions of insight all apply to the Fifth Node:
 

* penetrating mental vision or discernment; faculty of seeing into inner character or underlying truth.

* an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, esp. through intuitive understanding..

* an understanding of relationships that sheds light on or helps solve a problem.

* the recognition of sources of emotional difficulty.

* an understanding of the motivational forces behind one's actions, thoughts, or behavior; self-knowledge.

 

The InSight node has a great deal more potential than we realize as a civilization right now.  We tend to passively wait for it to appear, like a flash, and show us "the way," "the solution," or the "inner workings" of something. I spell the word InSight with a capital S inside of the word to indicate that the Fifth node is different or more than just plain insight.   Takes some time to appreciate the Fifth node as insight and all the benefits that come from insight.  Insight from the Fifth node is "real insight.'  It is important to your development to understand that the possibility for "imagined" insight always exists. We are all subject to imagining that we understand something or have insight into something.  An evolving Empath must test his or her own assumptions rigorously and be clear about what is actual and what is imagined. This takes time, practice, and experience. It also takes maturity and the wisdom that comes from time.

Now, if you have taken time to think about the Fifth node as "insight" and feel comfortable with that, it's time to look deeper into the Fifth Node. The Insight node is the result of overall TOTAL body/mind intelligence fully engaged and linked up within a person. This means that every cell in your body has consciousness, every molecule has information, and every atom contributes to what you know.  The primary reason that the InSight node is so "elusive" to us, is because we have separated out the concepts of Mind apart from Body.  Our language even forces it.   I can say body/mind to make a point but the slash still shows that we have it divided.  Lots of people are working with the body/mind connection right now but sadly, there is no one word which gives everyone an "AHA!" experience of the connection between body mind. The ancient Greek word "soma" has been used by some to indicate both body and mind but the separation remains ingrained within us.

For full Empathic development to take place, it is my position that you (the student, the Empath) must work on a personal realization that the mind and body are all one unit, inseparable and seamless. What happens in "one," happens in "the other." (See how language forces the division).  Once we as a culture, as a civilization tap into this information fully, we will have more impact and control over illness and healing.  The Fifth Node is the bodymind Node, when it is fully engaged we have the power to "see deeply," like never before.

So, let's sum all this up for right now and simplify it a bit: The InSight node is the body/mind connection.  It is the realization of your full Intelligence ( meaning full body/mind). The very tip of the iceberg is experienced by us as a moment of "insight," which can frequently be an intuition.   We experience it more as a "feeling" that comes from within the body/mind.  It surfaces like a bubble in a pond that lasts for a moment, the bursts and is gone.  The Insight node is HOW WE KNOW things as Empaths, as it draws information from the deeper Nodes.

Now, can you think of how the Insight node is different than the others?  Spend some time contrasting the Fifth node with the first four. Then proceed with the lesson.

 

© 2007 Jad Alexander


 

 

The Greater Nodes

In the last section we were discussing more on positioning with respect to the nodes.  In the diagram above you can visually determine that the first four nodes (the Lesser Nodes) are positioned opposite of each other or at 90 degree (right angles). You can also see that the relationship between the last four nodes (the Greater Nodes) can be visualized as "diagonal" in the circle.  For the purposes of our discussion, which is to build towards the complete model of P.H.I., the Lesser nodes constitute the "Outer Ring" of consciousness and the Greater Nodes constitute the "Inner Ring" of consciousness".

As we enter into the territory of the Inner Ring of consciousness, we enter largely unexplored areas.  We enter into the world of the subconscious/unconscious, the hidden levels within the psyche, the domain of the "psychic" in the most real sense of the word.  When I talk about the "sleeping Empath" within you, I am essentially referring to the Inner Ring.  To completely understand the Inner Ring takes time, patience, and a willingness to apply effort to the study. I make this point because of the following.

The Outer Ring or Lesser Nodes, represent somewhat familiar and easy concepts. If you study them and work with them in a personalized way, they are easily identified and manageable.  The Inner Ring or Greater Nodes, represents parts of  yourself that may be completely unfamiliar, unknown, and hard to realize-easy targets for fantasy and imagination. The subjects covered when discussing the Inner Ring lend themselves to endless speculation.  The subjects deal with intangible areas of experience and a different level of reasoning.  The level of reasoning involved in the study of the Greater Nodes involves the ability to think more abstractly, intuitively, creatively, fluidly, holographically, etc.  When indulging in such fluid holographic thought processes it is very easy to lose touch with "reality", and by reality I just mean the basics of common sense, groundedness, and practicality.   It is CRITICAL  to stay grounded when studying the Greater Nodes. 

In the seventies and eighties, "Psychic Development" classes were popping up all over the place. Everyone, anyone, everywhere suddenly was an expert on psychic development.  How could so many people suddenly be experts?  You can answer that for your self.  The problem with the "field of psychic development" is that it had no social backing, no authority, no cornerstones to establish research and development.  It didn't require academic backing, schooling, credentialing, or anything.  All you had to do is advertise and people came.  I am not implying this is good or bad, it just simply was.   So, quite innocently, most if not all teachers of psychic development promoted jumping in and turning on all of your psychic abilities unconditionally.  We (as I was certainly one of them at the time) were talking about opening up all channels, the third eye, crown chakra, etc, all the higher channels, as if  it were  just like ordering cable for your TV.   Very little effort was ever put into preparing for such openings, so people were tuning into higher channels of consciousness all over the place. But did it change their lives? Did it get the desired results?   From what I saw over twenty-five years and in discussing with other teachers and leaders in the field, people attended classes and tuned into higher abilities but had no control over their own lives. The typical student tended to be someone who had no strong sense of identity, whose life was very unstable and unmanaged.  Sure we could help you tap into clairvoyance but tomorrow your electric bill is due and you still haven't found a job.

What good is it to reach higher consciousness if it doesn't filter down to your roots, your foundation, and feed you from the ground up?

I will keep this brief, as I can get on a soap box about this.  My main point:  THIS is why I take so long in my lessons to start to teach DIRECTLY about psi ability.  I insist that you work with the simple principles of Dreamtongue to build a grounded and solid foundation for yourself.  That way, when we start to talk about the intangible stuff, you can keep your footing ( manage your life) and still explore the VAST unknown territory of your psyche. Dreamtongue is carefully structured to take you deeper into the subject without losing perspective.

In the past we used to go into the mountains or the desert to find enlightenment, to talk to spirits, to find ourselves.  We can't go to those mountains or deserts anymore in that same fashion. We have to go to work, take care of our homes, pay bills, rest, and find recreation. If you have the luxury of retreating like a mystic then you are either well off financially or have some lucky opportunity. The modern "mystic" must find the path within her or his own daily life. The Book of Storms is written for the modern "mystic." By mystic, I am using the word in it's most germane sense:  one who seeks to know, to connect with the greater picture, one who seeks to commune with life at the greatest possible extent.  By seeking to develop your Empath nature you are seeking to open up at a level that was once called "mystical." Today, we have a new word which puts a "grounding" value to the mystical search, and that word is "transpersonal."  The field of Transpersonal Psychology explores the nature of human spirituality and the need for spirituality. Empath Psychology is a form of transpersonal psychology, even though it is not a formal discipline.

 

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