All energy systems, (except that of humans), are connected vertically with an inexhaustible flow of Universal Life force Energy maintaining what Is called the 'Energetic Continuum'. Let us look at a tree to describe the vertical energy flow. Energy enters through the crown, flows through the trunk and onwards through the roots deep into the earth. Parts of this energy then ascends from below the roots, and then up to and above the crown, embracing the entire tree and then down again into the vertical flow from the Source, (a vertically cut apple shows this energy pattern beautifully). In this way the tree is connected with the sky and the earth as well as through its elliptic back-flow loops with its environment. This structure is found with all life forms as a basic energetic matrix, which keeps our entire universe interconnected.

The Human Horizontal Energy System

With the exception of newborn babies or dying and enlightened people, the human energy system works horizontally because we were separated from our Source a long time ago. Many myths and theories talk about this "expulsion from paradise", but it is not so important to know the exact reasons. It happened, that is clear! For our energetic structure this separation from the source caused the fragmentation of the physical, emotional and mental body and their separation from the spiritual body.

Since that time of our separation we have looked outside ourselves for security, self-esteem and love to reconnect with Oneness, God, the "lost paradise". But what we find in the outside is just a mirror, reflecting fragmented energy fields: a mass consciousness entangled in fear, violence and poverty.

In a horizontal energy system only the crown and the root center (chakra) are vertical, (meaning that they open upwards and downwards.) The remaining five chakras are turned horizontal by 90 degrees. As white light moves through a prism it is split into seven main colors. The One consciousness on its way through a horizontal system is also split into fragments. We juggle the resulting problems and difficulties from one hand to another like hot potatoes. As we burn others and ourselves from time to time we hope that at some point they will cool down or simply disappear. In a horizontally directed energy system the possibility to really get rid of our problems hardly exist. Many great teachers and masters of mankind have developed systems addressing this problem, to enable their followers and disciples to recognize the hot potatoes, and to let go of them. A horizontal energy system has problems for two main reasons:

Problem No.l: The horizontal energy flow allows only giving or taking. The system cannot send and receive at the same time. Example: many of us have been trained to "give", while the "receiving" part mostly comes up short and produces an imbalance in ourselves and with others. No matter on which side, we always experience ourselves as being separated.

Problem No.2: Awareness cannot be kept on more than two of our energy centers at the same time. These two examples define those aspects of the One consciousness that creates our personal reality. All other aspects influence our experience out of our unconscious shadow. A fragmented energy field leads to a fragmented consciousness, which perceives the world as a place of deficiency, isolation and danger. All actions to protect yourself can lead deeper into isolation, fragmentation and into the separation from the Source.

The Vertical Energy System

In a vertically-connected energy system all the seven main chakra centers are open upwards and downwards, creating one column and thus guaranteeing a continuous flow of universal life force energy through all chakras and in effect all levels of our being. This leads into the experience of being connected to heaven and earth, nourished and loved, connected with All That Is. At the same time this vertical energy flow is the reunion of the physical, emotional and mental bodies with the spiritual body.

Daily activity and spirituality melt into a joyful playground of consciousness. All levels of our bodies, nourished and guided by the inexhaustible energy of the Source, develop into their highest meaning:

Physical body: radiant health and capability to act

Emotional body: unconditional love and peace

Mental body: clarity of mind and wisdom-

Spiritual body: experience of Oneness with All That Is

For most seekers the experience of one or more of these conditions represent the goal of their path. In reality, they should be seen as the precondition for balanced, joyful and effective life on this planet.