Can We Heal Ourselves In Old Churches? — Wilhelm Reich’s Fundamental Work

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Nov 12, 2023
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Imagine a world where churches are not just places of worship, but also places of healing. Where the walls of the church are imbued with a powerful energy that can help us to release our pain and trauma. This is the world that Wilhelm Reich envisioned.

Reich (March 24, 1897 — November 3, 1957) was an Austrian-American psychoanalyst who developed a theory of orgone energy.

He believed that orgone energy is a universal life force that is present in all living things.

Reich was born in Dobrzanica, Galicia, Austria-Hungary (now Dobrzynica Duża, Poland). He studied medicine at the University of Vienna, where he was taught by Sigmund Freud. After graduating from medical school in 1922, Reich worked as a psychoanalyst in Vienna.

In the early 1930s, Reich began to develop his theory of orgone energy. He believed that orgone energy was the biological basis of the libido and that it could be used to treat a variety of mental and physical illnesses.

In 1938, Reich fled Austria after the Nazi annexation of the country. He moved to the United States, where he continued his work on orgone energy.

He was convinced that various factors, such as stress, anxiety, and repression can block orgone energy. He developed several techniques, such as orgone accumulators and cloudbusting, to help people release blocked orgone energy and improve their health and well-being.

One of Reich’s most intriguing ideas was that the church confessional could be a powerful tool for releasing blocked orgone energy. He argued that the act of confessing one’s sins can help to break down the walls of repression and allow orgone energy to flow more freely.

There is some scientific evidence to support Reich’s claims. For example, a study published in the journal “Psychotherapy Research” found that people who confessed their sins to a priest reported feeling a greater sense of peace and well-being than those who did not.

But what if there is more to it than that? What if there is something about the church environment itself that promotes healing?

Some people believe that the sacred architecture of churches can help to create a space for healing. Some of them think that the high ceilings and large windows allow for the free flow of orgone energy, while the pews and stained glass windows provide a sense of comfort and support.

Reich's Cloudbuster

This was a device that he claimed could manipulate orgone energy in the atmosphere to produce rain or disperse clouds. The cloudbuster consisted of a series of hollow metal tubes that were pointed at the sky and connected to a water hose. Reich believed that the orgone energy in the water would be drawn up into the tubes and then transmitted into the atmosphere, where it would cause clouds to form or disperse.

Reich conducted a number of experiments with the cloudbuster, and he claimed to have achieved positive results. For example, in 1953, he was hired by blueberry farmers in Maine to help end a drought. Reich set up his cloudbuster and operated it for just over an hour, and the next morning it started raining. The crop was saved, and Reich was hailed as a hero.

But I should mention too that many scientists argued that Reich’s experiments were unscientific and that his results could be explained by coincidence.

In 1954, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raided Reich’s laboratory and seized his cloudbusters and other orgone-related devices. The FDA accused Reich of making false and misleading claims about his products.

Reich was eventually convicted of violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and he was sentenced to two years in prison.

He died in prison in 1957.

Build your own Orgone Energy

If you’re interested in trying orgone energy, you’re in luck. It’s not difficult to build your own healing device. I asked Bard (AI) for you. Here is what you will need:

A wooden box or cabinet
Metal wool
Quartz crystals
Resin

Instructions:

Cut the wooden box or cabinet to size. The size of the box will depend on how large you want your orgone energy device to be.
Line the inside of the box with metal wool. The metal wool will help to attract and amplify the orgone energy.
Place a layer of quartz crystals in the bottom of the box. The quartz crystals will help to purify and transform the orgone energy.
Pour resin into the box, filling it to the top. The resin will help to seal in the orgone energy and prevent it from leaking out.
Allow the resin to cure completely before using your orgone energy device.

Once your orgone energy device is complete, you can use it to improve your health and well-being. You can place it in your home or office, or you can carry it with you wherever you go.

If you are not so much on the crafting side, like me, you can also just order it online.

How To Use An Orgone Energy Device?

Here are some tips for using your orgone energy device.

Place your orgone energy device in a central location in your home or office. This will help to distribute the orgone energy evenly throughout the space.
Use your orgone energy device for meditation or relaxation. The orgone energy can help to calm and focus your mind.
Place your orgone energy device near your bed when you sleep. The orgone energy can help to improve your sleep quality.
Carry your orgone energy device with you when you go out. This can help to protect you from negative energy and promote your overall well-being.

Disclaimer: There is no scientific evidence to support the claims that orgone energy devices are effective. However, many people have reported positive results from using orgone energy devices.

Conclusion

Wilhelm Reich Meditating With Orgone Energy

Despite the controversy surrounding his work, Reich’s ideas have continued to influence some people. There is still a small but dedicated following of his work, and some people still build and use orgone accumulators and cloudbusters.

Of course, there is no scientific proof that buildings of old churches are places of actual body and mind healing. But there is also no scientific proof that they are not.

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