Seeking and Finding Wholeness

Excellent post. I experienced some of these symptoms while I was in deep healing from a serious illness, which set-off a kundalini that lasted for several years. As you point out, keep meditating to still the mind/fear, and, in my case, I had to begin eating organic beef after being a strict vegan for 15 years, which was grounding and helped relieve some of the more out-of-body symptoms.

I was given these Kundalini websites to read. The whole concept is new to me, but I have to say the symptoms match a lot of what I experienced and am experiencing now. Here are the websites:

http://www.kundalini-gateway.org/ksigns.html
http://www.elcollie.com/st/symptoms.html
http://kundalini-support.com/guru.html

Two “thumbs up” on this one, Ethan

Is there a protocol for using this technique if you could do this at will?
1. Do you intensify it?
2. Do you store then release?
3. How long would you work with it?

@D
Thank you for leaving a comment. There isn’t a protocol that I know of. I personally have not spent much time recently meditation or experiencing this sensation.
Now, I only feel this if i meditate in quietness alone or if i do guided imagery.
It is important not to confuse this feeling with the goosebumps (that can be triggered by a song, an emotion, cold temps etc..) This is not plain old goose bumps, its a sensation inside of your body that ‘can’ trigger goosebumps but is not just those goosebumps in itself.

I remain unsure which of these 6 explanations is the ‘one’. Thus, I don’t have a certain protocol. My answer comes in one word ‘meditation’

So, to answer your question, the closest thing to a protocol I know of is to meditate or to do guided imagery, try that and see if you experience this. I have a hard time making it last, I even have a difficult time controlling the spreading or movement of this sensation, but many people have no problem moving this sensation around their body and some have a hard time stopping it!

I don’t store and release etc, but I know of at least 2 people (I got in touch with through this website) that do; otherwise the sensation overwhelms them.

Most people can do this at will, sometimes i can feel it just by thinking about it (but I have to be relaxed), what I do is meditate then this sensation comes along by itself.

I want to learn more. Since I was 19 I got the sensation of energy in the form of goose bumps and a feeling of peace and awesomeness. Now as an adult, I am trying to understand it as it appears strong upon different individuals and their closesness in proximity to me. Can you help me understand what the heck is going on?

This is fascinating to me because the only “gateway” to this sensation that I’ve known is from church in a “corporate” setting, and by the “laying on of hands.” Specifically, from what was called the “touch of God,” or the Holy Spirit (in the Bible).

However, over the years I’ve reconsidered this as something isolated to church because of experiencing it alone, in a Muslim church, or in any setting. It doesn’t matter where or why or who can experience it. It seems to be a universal constant, whether physical or spiritual. I can’t say if it’s simply brain activity or spirit (God), but I can say with certainty that it’s pleasant and quickening.

Many Charismatic Christians know this sensation well, and attribute it only to God. Don’t tell them otherwise! They rarely believe they can control or intensify it on their own, not without a “man of God.” It’s possible that many churches use this as control, to keep people coming to church, and to make people believe that it can only be experienced in a (their) building. I believe that any religious, spiritual, or physical practice can achieve this. It seems to be possible to experience this alone, during meditation, or in a group setting anywhere you choose.

Here’s the thing… this tangible energy, or sensation, is transferrable (in my experience). Just as I experienced this through the “laying on of hands” in church, it’s possible for others to feel this sensation when one or two people are meditating to develop it in proximity, or through touch. It’s even possible to “charge” physical objects, like handkerchiefs or clothing and pass it to others as healing. Yes, that’s odd, but it’s even written in the Bible (Acts). Not something I would bring up in regular conversation, ha!

I’ve spent several years trying to forget and unlearn what I thought I knew about “the anointing,” or the “power of God.” While I still consider myself a Christian, I’m open to anything now. I wouldn’t be surprised to find that this sensation/energy has a scientific and physical explanation for it. During the last few months I’ve simply been meditating and developing this sensation/energy on my own. After a few searches online, I’ve found that others experience this and many don’t say anything about God or the spiritual. All I know is that if feels great, uplifting, and energizing. And it seems to be intensifying with greater control through meditation.

My advice is to meditate daily, and learn to focus this energy into greater intensity. Perhaps find someone to share it with, and it can’t go wrong. No, it’s not “the devil” or anything evil. I’d like to understand it more myself. It’s nothing to fear or worry about, and I wouldn’t be too quick to label it as “Kundalini” or “Holy Spirit” or anything. That may just limit the potential in your own meditation practice.

@Ethan Z.
I found this site by searching for a scientific measurement of the sensation described perfectly by you Ethan.

My truth is that it is Love. It is an expression of God’s perfect Love for me and my love for God. It is life’s intelligent energy. It is a way God communicates with me, in me, and the way I can communicate back. It is the most intimate way I have ever exchanged feelings. It is a touch of what I would imagine heaven would be like. The sensation usually becomes so strong it often ends in tears. I am so humbled by the experience each time. I always come through it knowing my place. I strongly believe we have a 6th sense yet to be understood and measured by science, and this experience is a product of that sense.

My life changed a year ago. I felt a Love not of this place, of this world; a Love I have never known. I also expressed a love I never knew I was capable of expressing, a love I never knew was in me. In this brief period of time, so much wisdom was conveyed. The experience is literally alive in me. As each day passes I gain a deeper understanding of the wisdom passed to me by the experience. So much was expressed….

I keep a running journal and I am amazed what has been written. Something beautiful happened…

I want to see this energy, this electricity, this warmth, these goose bumps, this breeze that blows threw me and over me, measured.

I am a spiritual person, not religious. I believe religion can destroy spirituality in some cases. God is more than a book of words in a book.

I just finished reading your post and all the subsequent comments. I am so touched to hear of others that have experienced this touch of divine love. I first felt “God’s Love” or as I call it “the Holy Spirit” on April 7, 2010. I was deeply praying one night before falling asleep, and this invisible presence came over me so unexpectantly, so divine, I thought I must be getting ready to die and go to Heaven. It was so very real, more real than this material world to me. I felt like God literally just popped inside of me, poured his Spirit inside of me. Words cannot describe this incredible gift of Grace (which I feel God wants to give to every single one of us…we just need to want Him and open ourselves up to His love). I felt his energy move through my entire body, a life force, a Holy all encompassing life force regenerating every single cell inside of my body…cleansing me, forgiving me, making me new. It felt like energy, electricity moving fast through my veins, cells, tissue, bones, everything…back and forth, back and forth from head to chest to arms, fingers, legs, feet, toes, back to chest, back, head, over and over….for over 4 hours! I remember looking at my bedside clock…0103am until 0530am! Tears of joy, repentance streamed down my face as I was entranced and in love with God. I also felt a coolness, like a brilliant cool breeze flow through me at same time as electricity, sometimes changing to warm breezes….I know this may sound completely crazy, but I felt like He was breathing inside of me at times, like Holy breaths of Life separately from my own. I could hear it inside of me too. My life has changed so much since April 2010…I find myself yearning to make Him proud of me in all ways. He still comes to me at times…but never like the first time (my awakening? Perhaps?) but definitely a Blessing every single time! For me, usually it’s a very quick feeling His presence come over me, move through me, goosebumps just like I read about here…sometimes I feel a presence stroke the back of my neck or top or side of my head and I always feel His presence and usually almost always accompanied by goosebumps. I just wanted to share this and thank you for posting your story and to all the others for sharing. It really helps to find you are not alone. I am so grateful for My Higher Power! Praise God!

Rgirl: It sounds like you’ve personified the “goosebumps” experience after being taught a lot about it from a religious, Christian perspective. But this experience is not unique to Christianity, and it has occurred forever through many known and forgotten channels. I think it is love, but I won’t box up the experience and label it any further than this. People experience this differently, and personify it with may names when it could simply be deeper exploration of ourselves as human beings.

@Kevin
Hi Kevin,

Thank you for your response. I agree with you in that my experience is not “boxed in a religious or Christian category” for everyone. I am just sharing my own personal view point…for me it is my God, a Holy Spirit Baptism. But I believe that all people from all various walks of life and religions/faiths experience this as well. I believe God presents himself to different people or cultures in different ways. And no one is right or wrong in how they describe or label their beautiful experience. Again, what I experienced is not something I “personified” or made to transpire from my learning. I can testify that what happened to me was BEFORE I researched and looked for other people who had also had the blessing of experiencing Our Creator…with these beautiful episodes of electricity, life force, etc. I was completely unaware of these personal experiences BEFORE the Holy Spirit came to me. Again, I testify that this is only what I label my own experience. People from all walks of life, label their experiences differently, and I believe they all manifest through the love of our Creator. I believe we are all one through Our Creator’s life-force and His love for every single one of us. Sending love to all of my fellow brothers and sisters. May we all be respectful and tolerant of our differences… . Thank you for your post, Kevin.

Guys, just want to say I love reading all your feedback. Thanks for sharing. I am glad to say that I still feel these goosebumps, they always feel good. I know some people who have no idea what this is because they cant recall feeling this feeling. I can make it happen with my state of mind, or sometimes just by willing it to happen (by remembering the feeling and that thought brings it physically); it also happens spontaneously at times when i am reading or having conversations, I tend to interpret that as a sign that what I am reading/hearing is important or true. With trance inducing music or powerful sounds many people experience this feeling, personally I experience this with serenity. Chanting or making sounds to mimic buddhist monks or just a static long tune also brings this feeling on. I am sure people that feel this during prayer or hymn singing at church experience this exact feeling I described. It’s related to being in a state of bliss, perhaps connecting with your inner/higher spirit or simply the serenity of oneness/wholeness … Seeking more of the state we call “being” and you will experience more of this.

I’ve been using the word “goosebumps” when I refer to this sensation, but this feeling is MUCH more than that. Very tough to put in words.. it’s like a cloud of energy that moves inside and throughout your body. Powerful yet subtle and peaceful/loving. I still do notice that “warmth” in my chest or heart when i feel this sometimes, physical warmth or an emotional one, don’t know. It’s also interesting that some people’s energy makes me feel that warmth.

I often wonder if my cat is feeling this sensation when she purrs.

Thanks, Ethan and Rgirl:

I think a book titled Kundalini Tantra, by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, provides some very good insight on the “goosebumps” topic. I also think the bible and other written perspectives that explore this experience (or journey) fail to even discuss what ancient practice has already revealed to our ancestors.
And Ethan, I think people are also very receptive to this. Let’s refer to the bible how Jesus and disciples simply breathed, cast shadow, or even touched fabric to mail the “goosebump charge” to people for healing and encouragement. Of course, these stories breed falsity with all kinds of ridiculous recreation today that is simply an attempt to reproduce something without true substance for profit. -K

@Ethan Z
I forgot to mention another good book, Theories of the Chakras, by Hiroshi Motoyama. K