The higher frequencies of compassion and sustained positive states are utilized at this level to harmonize the entire meridian system. In ordinary circumstances, the central channel is the only meridian where yin and yang interact generating Creative Energy. The rest of the meridian system is polarized as either yin or yang. In the third level of Harmonizing the Five Elements, Creative Energy is circulated through the whole meridian system rapidly raising the frequency of the whole system.

The meridian system and the life force are different names for the same thing which is, consciousness. The raising of frequency of the meridian system translates as the raising of the level of consciousness above the plateau of ordinary states.

This level brings the practitioner to the very limits of the yang practices where personal effort and personal initiative are the sole driving force. The Creation doesn’t take place with yang perseverance only; the yin perseverance or receptive is also essential. Beyond the Harmonizing the Five Elements 3 begins the stage of receptivity where the quality of our previous actions begin to generate a reaction from the universe. This is the stage called ‘The Yin Practice’ and the theme of the I Ching hexagrams from 31 to 64.

One very common problem encountered in energy work is lack of energy integrity due to poorly defined personal boundaries. This problem translates as being very easily affected by negative energies; extreme sensitivity to people and places; difficulty protecting personal property; being easily overpowered by strong personalities; going along with situations we do not agree and so on. All of these factors are indicators that the energy system and specifically, the energy centers along the Microcosmic Orbit are either blocked or lacking their proper frequency; as a result it is very difficult for the organism to maintain energy integrity. Buried emotions may generate the view that we are victims of circumstances or ‘unlucky’. Structurally, the person may lack proper connection with the energies of heaven and earth and as a result are ‘undercharged’ below their potential.

The foundation for remedying these problems begins with connecting with the earth as a daily practice; working the meridian system more intensely through the Microcosmic Orbit; and the clearing of the emotional load to promote better flow through the Six Healing Sounds and Harmonizing the Five Elements 1. In addition, the excessive focus on oneself and one’s problems needs to be reduced by shifting the attention toward generating benefit and truly be of help to others. Paradoxically, it is when we shift attention from oneself that we can perceive our situation with greater clarity.

If we try to generate integrity through methods setting barriers and walls or through some magical means the result is an increased sense of isolation and paranoia which furthers blocks the flow of the Creative Energy through the organism. Energy integrity is an expression of energy balance and cannot be forced with artificial methods which leave unaffected our negative emotional states.

The ability to lovingly maintain our energy integrity translates as respect for the boundaries of others and a sense of being at ease anywhere and with anyone.

The central channel is the meridian in charge of maintaining the individual consciousness anchored in the physical dimension when we are awake and in projecting the consciousness beyond the physical during sleep and at the moment of death.

Our level of consciousness is expressed through seven main energy centers along the path of the Microcosmic Orbit. These are what is better known as the chakras.

In ordinary states our consciousness fluctuates from one chakra to another like a leaf tossed by the wind. One of challenges in the Harmonizing the Five Elements 1 stage, is to develop steadiness of mind and the power to remain concentrated on the cauldron without mental distractions or drowsiness. We only manage to develop steadiness of mind when the consciousness operates from the central channel and is no longer drifting from chakra to chakra.

In this level we become acquainted with the properties of each energy center and the states of consciousness they generate. The process of evolution is a journey from the consciousness of the lowest energy centers by the perineum and the sexual palaces up toward the heavenly realms of the crystal room in the mideyebrow and crown centers.

The meridian system is intimately connected with the chakras and is primarily known through its medical uses in acupuncture. However the meridian system, like the I Ching, has an inner spiritual aspect which is unknown to many energy practitioner. A clue to this inner system is in the traditional ancient names given to the acupuncture points.

In the Esoteric Anatomy we explore the energy patterns in the meridian system used for raising consciousness and open human potential beyond the state of ordinary awareness.

The only thing we take when we die is the quality of consciousness we have cultivated during life, therefore, it is essential to become very familiar with everything concerning the individual consciousness and Original Mind.