Cord-Cutting as a Form of Energetic Hygiene
This May, I’m celebrating 18 years of doing this work full-time—and there’s no way I could have made it this far without energetic hygiene practices like regular cord-cutting. When you have lots of people plugged into you energetically, it can become incredibly draining and burdensome. Honestly, If I hadn’t been tending to my energy, I would have quit a long time ago.
Energetic hygiene is a broad and important topic—one that I feel doesn’t get enough attention in the healing arts. Today, I want to focus on one of the more common challenges healers face: energetic cords.
In truth, this is something nearly everyone encounters at some point—therapists, teachers, healthcare professionals, parents, caregivers, those navigating codependent dynamics, and really, anyone who works closely with others, whether online or in person. These are just a few examples of people who are especially susceptible to the effects of energetic cords.
It’s not all bad—there are positive, healthy cords too. These are the energetic cords of love, friendship, kindness… all the good stuff in life. And honestly, no matter how hard you try (and just for the sake of experimenting, I have tried—lol), those cords can never be cut.
Negative or unhealthy cords are called that because they tend to have a draining effect on a person. When we have negative cords going into us, they can cause a physical, mental, or emotional drain. Where those cords attach matters too—it gives us clues about why they’re there and what they’re draining specifically. But for today, we won’t go into those details.
Energetic hygiene practices like regular cord-cutting is essential for healers.
What are energetic cords?
Either way, let’s first establish what an energetic cord is:
Every time two people interact, an energetic cord is formed.
Every time we think of someone—or they think of us—an energetic cord is formed.
Every time a healer finds themselves reflecting on a session from earlier in the day, a cord connects to the client. The opposite is also true.
Every time a person feels desire—whether for a person, object, or experience—a cord is formed. This includes the desire for someone to heal or improve.
There are many reasons cords form, but these are the main ones related to facilitating healing sessions.
When energetic cords can become a problem
It’s important to note that no one ever intentionally tries to cord into someone else. Some people get upset when they realize they have cords attached to them, but the truth is that every single one of us has cords connected to us at one time or another. The real problem arises when there are too many cords, or when the cords are too strong. This can drain life force from specific chakras or siphon energy away from organs and physical systems that need it.
Too many cords in the sex (aka sacral/2nd chakra) can sometimes contribute to symptoms like frequent urination and painful menstrual cramps—but it’s important to remember that these issues can have many causes. Similarly, negative cords at the back of the head and neck may lead to headaches or cause the shoulders to tense up, though other factors can also be involved.
Excess cords in the spleen can result in physical and mental fatigue. The spleen is an area that healers, therapists, teachers, and anyone who listens to others a lot especially need to watch out for.
How negative cords grow stronger
Negative cords grow stronger when:
someone keeps thinking about another person over and over—this kind of mental energy strengthens the connection, or if a cord has been cut, it can reattach to the healer.
when someone is feeling emotional or deeply in need, that emotional energy can make the cord even stronger. That’s why cords tied to anger, hatred, and unforgiveness can be especially hard to cut for good—true forgiveness needs to happen first.
As mentioned earlier, having a few cords here and there isn’t really the problem—it’s when you have too many that things get tricky, which is common in this line of work.
How cord-cutting helps with energetic hygiene
If possible, it’s a good idea to get into the habit of cord-cutting after every healing session, whether you feel you need it or not. And if you’ve had a particularly heavy day with challenging cases, doing it again before bed can be especially helpful. Too many negative cords can make your mind overly busy, making it hard for your body to fall asleep properly.
At the end of the day, there’s no need to fear energetic cords. You don’t need to be upset or angry at someone for cording you—it’s just human nature on an energetic level. Once you learn how to cut your cords, it only takes moments to do. It’s the regular practice and consistency that really make the difference.
You’ll likely notice your mind becoming clearer and sharper, phantom pains may fade, and your energy levels will improve. Most importantly, you’ll have more energy for yourself after work, and it will help you maintain your sovereignty.
There’s so much more to explore on this topic, but for now, I hope this article has been helpful on your journey. Below, you’ll find a downloadable PDF with a simple cord-cutting technique that should work well for most cords.
If you’re interested in diving deeper and receiving personalized guidance on energetic hygiene and healing practices, I invite you to check out my mentorship program for healers and wellness practitioners/mentorship. It’s designed to support you every step of the way on your healing journey.
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