connections

In every relationship, people are constantly exchanging energy that
can become a chord connecting two people. This energetic cord forms
just below the breastbone and can remain long after a relationship
has ended. This unbroken cord may leave an open channel between you
and another person, through which emotions and energy can continue
to flow. If you are unaware that the cord exists, it is easy to feel
the other person's emotions and mistakenly think that they are
yours. Besides the fact that this can limit the amount of closure
you can experience in a relationship, letting this cord remain
intact can leave you with a continued sense of sadness while
creating feelings of lethargy as your own energy is sapped from you.
Cutting the cord can help you separate yourself from old baggage,
unnecessary attachments, and release you from connections that are
no longer serving you.

Finding and cutting unwanted cords is a simple, gentle process that
is best done alone and when you are relaxed. It is important that
you are strong in your intention to release the cord between you and
someone else. To begin, breathe deeply and perform a simple
centering meditation. When you are ready, visualize or sense the
chords that are connecting you to other people. Run your fingers
through the cords to separate them until you find the cord you wish
to sever. There is no need to worry, because the cord you need to
sever will feel just right. When you have found it, determine where
the cut should be made and then visualize the cord being cleanly
cut. If you need assistance, Archangel Michael can be called upon to
help you with his sword. Afterwards, if you feel that cutting the
cord has left spaces in your energy field, then visualize those
spaces being filled with healing sunlight.

There may be times where cutting a cord can help free a relative or
loved one to reach new stages of growth. You're not severing a
relationship, but you are severing the cords that are no longer
serving you both. At other times, a cord may simply refuse to be cut
because it is still serving a higher purpose. It is also important
to remember that cutting a cord with someone is not a replacement
for doing your emotional work with people. It can, however, be an
enactment of that work upon its completion. In any case, cutting a
relationship cord should always be viewed as a positive and
nurturing act. By cutting the cords that no longer need to be there,
you are setting yourself and others free from the ties that bind.