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A B M P m e m b e r s e a r n F R E E C E a t w w w. a b m p . c o m / c e b y r e a d i n g M a s s a g e & B o d y w o r k m a g a z i n e 99 appears in the body when subtle energies are imbalanced. The illness can disappear when the subtle energies are brought into balance. To understand the specificity of each body part, it's important to know that each part of the body functions on a different band of physical and subtle frequencies. Picture a vertical spectrum of electromagnetic energy or light superimposed over a human body. The top of the body vibrates with higher frequencies and faster wavelengths than does the lower part of the body. From a horizontal perspective, the light moving out from the body's core shifts from lower to higher vibrational rates. The sonic waves of the body work the same way. On the top of the body are higher-pitched sounds; on the lower part of the body are lower-pitched sounds. And the sound vibrations shift from lower to higher from the center outward. This basic understanding of the body's energetics means that every single part of the body functions on a unique set of frequencies. The nose is slightly higher in the body than the neck, and so, compared to the neck, it operates on relatively higher sound and light waves. This means that the nose and neck will resonate with, and respond to, different energies, or vibrating pieces of information. The physical energy corresponding to each body part is relatively easy to determine. You can actually see, touch, hear, feel, and even smell the differences between bodily areas. However, the information in—and vibration of—subtle energies is quite complex. Subtle energies are actually composed of codes made of physically oriented data but also psychological and spiritual ideas, across-time memories and projections, and various sound and light vibrations. Still, if you crack the code of the subtle energies, you can fix the bad data and activate healthy data, thus returning that body area to full function. In short, by treating the body as a metaphor, you can alleviate very real conditions. METAPHORS OF THE BODY The idea of body as metaphor isn't a new one. Wisdom keepers, shamans, and healers across time and cultures have assumed the truth of this idea and conducted healing based on it. In ancient Greece, the human body was essentially viewed as holding the key to realizing spiritual advancement. It was thought that physical organs veiled spiritual centers and could therefore be transformed upon embodying specific spiritual qualities. 1 Most ancient Asian medical systems, including traditional Chinese medicine, have consistently postulated that an organ is part of an organ system, and that each system governs specific ideas, attributes, emotions, and types of energy. In particular, liver problems occur when we're too stressed, the heart reflects contentment, and stomach problems happen when we worry too much. 2 Paracelsus, an alchemist who lived from 1493–1541, was one of many scientific philosophers who asserted that the human body was a holographic image of the greater universe, and its health relied on harmonizing with nature. Thus, the body, and various parts of it, reflect aspects of the natural order. Paracelsus thought every organ not only epitomized a specific meaning, but was also associated with a planet, element, property, and set of qualities. 3 Even the Bible proposes that the body reflects God's will and a person's soul, every part an expression of a spiritual dynamic. 4 For instance, the nose lends the ability to snort and get angry, the ears relate to hearing and higher understanding, the arms represent life, and the hands serve as instruments of creation. 5 How can you best support a client with applying the body's metaphorical meanings? Simplistically, you can use the list provided on page 100 of this article. Basically, look up the body part or system causing a client's challenge. Also consider the location of the difficulty, as the sides of the body each represent different concerns.