Frightened to Fall: An energetic look at Seasonal Affective Disorder

Dear Tina,

Every year around this time I feel sad, unmotivated and tired.  I was told I might have Seasonal Affective Disorder.  What does this mean in terms of my energy system?  Is there anything I can do to relieve the symptoms?

— Frightened to Fall

Dear Frightened to Fall,

There is always something you can do if you don’t feel like yourself.  Never stop trying!  First of all, to understand Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) we must look at what goes on with our brains in the darker months.

Confused and Fearful

Dear Tina,

I was told that my chakras are completely out of balance, and I need to fix them for my life to go smoothly.  What in the world does this mean, and is it true?

-Confused and Fearful

Dear Confused,

Well, let me ask you – do YOU feel out of balance, unstable or less like yourself lately?  If so, then your energy is probably out of balance.  A chakra balancing could be exactly what you need, but only if that type of treatment resonates with you.  No one has more knowledge about what you need then you.  Yes, there are times when you might feel lost and confused and appreciate the advice of others.  If you feel that way, do your best to still tune in to what feels right to you.

Granny's House-Sitter

Dear Tina,

Lately I’ve been having a number of dreams all located in my grandmother’s house.  I haven’t been there since I was a child, and if fact, they sold it 15 years ago.  Why am I suddenly dreaming about it?

-Granny’s House-Sitter

Dear Granny’s House-Sitter,

In most cases, dreams are simply energetic messages.  In order for your unconscious mind to communicate these messages to your conscious mind, it will show you pictures – the universal language.  If you show someone a picture of an apple and they don’t speak the same language as you do, they will still know what you are trying to communicate.  In your case, the source of your dream wants to communicate something to you.  It showed you a picture of your Grandmother’s house.