Power of One
It’s January, the first month, number 1 of a new year. We’re barely just into it, but we can feel its power. We celebrate its new beginnings, bold intentions and fresh starts. We leave behind what’s done, and take a step forward. Everything new starts with the first step – figuratively and literally.
The numeral One carries a tremendous power in our bodies as well. As a practitioner in the art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, I see the wonder of this art that incorporates everything. It brings together color, sound, astrology, numerology, and other disciplines into one cohesive study. It teaches us about our personal Safety Energy Locks (SELs), which are 26 pair of energy sites on our bodies that are key to accessing the full potential of our energy stream. These SELs have numerological associations as well as qualities of color, sound, etc. The SELs are a fascinating and endless study, individually and in relationship with each other, and they teach us much about ourselves.
SEL 1 (that is, the pair of SELs designated by the number 1), speaks to us from the inside of our knees. It is called the Prime Mover and it initiates whatever path we are on, or want to begin. Because SEL 1 lives at the inside of the knee, it also helps with everything having to do with physically stepping out. Stand up and try to take a step without using your knee. It’s very difficult, isn’t it. But when you bend your knee to lift your leg, it’s much easier. You can step forward or turn to the side, and you can do this easily when the energy within and running through SEL 1 is open.
You can see, then, how your knee is directly related to physically taking a step, as well as moving with fluidity and ease. It's also related to taking the first step of something brand new, or the first next step of a process. It helps us move in a direction that will take us from where we are to where we’re going, wherever that may be. Whether starting a new journey, beginning new projects, creating new habits or patterns of thought, or starting a new job or relationship – SEL 1 can help smooth the way. “Holding” SEL 1 by gently placing our fingers or hands on the inside of the knees, we can even help our motivation, launch our desire, and move beyond our current limitations. We can also dissolve illusions of separation or feelings of being divided inside, as SEL 1 also helps bring a sense of unity and oneness.
Each of the other Safety Energy Locks are born from the SEL just previous to it. That is, SEL 2 carries within it the attributes of SEL 1, and so on. So, an energetically-open SEL 1 lays a solid foundation for all of the subsequent SELs. As with any first step -- it is important that this foundation be strong.
Helping us with each new step in our life, to move with ease and change direction, and providing a firm foundation for everything that follows … therein lies the importance of SEL 1.
Therein lies the Power of One.
Self-Help Tip: Nurture and open the energy flowing through SEL 1 by gently placing your hands on the inside of your knees. Crossing your arms is a comfortable way to do this – place your right hand on the inside of your left knee, your left hand on the inside of your right knee. Remain in this position for several minutes, or as long as you like. It is said that holding your SEL 1s for an hour a day, every day, will heal any aspect of your life.