The past month and a half as I’ve been living in the South of France and vacationing in Croatia, I’ve really absorbed the environment. As a result I’ve witnessed how it’s affected me, both physically and on an energetic level, thus reaffirming a valuable insight.. that we really are products of our environment.
As I contemplate why I naturally feel better in the Mediterranean environment than I do in the US, a number of factors come into play, both physical and on an energy level. Firstly, my ancestry is from the Mediterranean, so it would be natural that my body responds well in the environment my DNA is at home in. Ancestry aside, there is something uniquely tangibly healing about the Mediterranean (and surrounding) Sea, when you swim in these very salty waters you feel an energetic cleansing happen. It’s as if the sea is embracing you and helping you release what doesn’t serve you. I have swum in oceans the world over, but none other that I feel such a strong energetic shift in. (Though I’ve yet to swim in the famous Dead Sea, which I know will be uniquely powerful!). The air is also less polluted in most coastal parts due to the predominance of smaller towns/villages rather than huge cities, the abundant nature and ever present rich ocean ions. Note I have yet to see a chem trail here, not to say they aren’t being used but they’re certainly not as obvious.
Straddling the sea is the stunning Mediterranean landscape; mineral rich Rocky Mountains, lush forests, and bougainvillea lined walls and paths. A landscape that rejuvenates the soul, where a plethora of fruits and vegetables grow easily and taste better than in many other places. When I compare the flavors to those I experience with produce in the US or UK, it’s incomparable. The same can be said for dairy, poultry, eggs and bakery goods, if those are a part of your diet then you simply must indulge while here! The predominant reason for this is something I’ve covered in previous articles, the considerably lower levels of GMO infestation and heavier focus on local farming, as opposed to the US industrial farming model that is now also implemented in many other nations. It is apparent with the appearance of some of the produce in villages that heirloom seeds have been maintained and passed down though generations. What this means for our bodies is not only better taste but better nutrition. Much of the food in modern society is almost completely depleted of minerals, which is why so many of us are taking supplements just to maintain ourselves! I have found that I feel somewhat better here eating a little bread and ice cream almost daily, than I do in the US while on a strict gluten-free, processed food-free and cow dairy-free diet.
Another big factor to consider here is the lifestyle. As I covered in the prior article, people don’t work quite as long hours, there is a siesta break half way through the day, and they take time to enjoy activities within their environment. In August much of Europe goes on vacation, where they switch off and enjoy the moment, spending less time on their computers, tablets and phones, and much more time at the beach or in nature. Not only does this feel physically healthier but it makes people more present and better able to connect with others, something that in today’s electronic generation feels like a lost art.
While all the physical factors of environment are crucial, so is another aspect that many remain unaware of, the energetic. Not only does our physical environment have an energetic effect on us, but the energetic field (hidden from our five-sense reality) has an enormous effect on the way our physical lives play out. This hidden field holds information from the past, present and future. Being quantum, it is outside of time and space. Therefore, whatever is happening in our environment currently, what has happened prior and what will likely happen in future, is always affecting our energy and hence our bodies. For example, in an area where there has been a war or battle, the trauma will be held and we as humans will feel it, be it consciously or unconsciously, until that trauma has been energetically cleared from the area. The same can be said for a death, a crime, a catastrophic event of nature, a profound spiritual event, or a celebration of great joy and happiness.
In Mediterranean Europe, not only does the physical nature hold memories and knowledge from it’s vast and ancient history, which can be felt if one tunes into the energy of the land, but so do the buildings and villages. When I spend time in some of these villages, it’s as if I stepped back in time, the nature and the buildings whisper secrets to me from long ago. I sometimes tune in to aspects of past lifetimes I have experienced here, bringing me into greater wholeness and self knowledge. I have found that the energy field here reminds me how to live more simply again, to be in the present moment, and to appreciate the vast beauty of my surroundings. My body relaxes more, hence it is able to absorb and respond to the healing energies that exist in the environment. This all occurs simply by my being open and in a frequency of curiosity and appreciation, without the need for formal meditation.. which means it is available to anyone and everyone!
What we can take away from this article is that our environment, both physical and energetic, is of greatest importance to the health of our lives. Therefore if we can apply some of the lessens of the Mediterranean into our daily reality, even if they’re a few small and simple adjustments, we will reap the benefits. On the other hand, some of us may find that it’s necessary to make greater changes in our environments, so far as moving to a new neighborhood, town, city, or even country. If that is the case, simply follow your heart or the whispers of your intuition and you’ll be led to exactly the right place, where the environment is right for your body and soul.
