Why Alignment Feels So Different Than Control

Why Alignment Feels So Different Than Control

April 11, 20254 min read

The Frequency of Clarity: Why Alignment Feels So Different Than Control

You think you’ve made the right decision.
You’ve analyzed every angle.
You’ve weighed the options.
And yet… you still feel anxious.

That’s because control doesn’t equal clarity.

Clarity isn’t a checklist.
It’s a
frequency.
And it comes from alignment—not logic, not effort, and definitely not control.

❍ What Does Clarity Actually Feel Like?

Clarity doesn’t feel forceful.
It feels
quiet.
Certain—not because you’re right, but because you’re aligned.

When you’re truly clear, your body relaxes.
There’s a grounded calm underneath the decision.
Even if the outcome is uncertain, the
yes feels undeniable.

This is the difference between trying to make a decision and feeling guided by your knowing.

❍ Alignment vs. Control

Control is rooted in fear.
It’s the mind trying to protect, fix, or avoid.

Alignment is rooted in trust.
It’s when your system—body, intuition, emotion—agrees on the next step.

You can make a choice from fear and call it strategy.
Or you can wait for the moment when your energy settles into
yes—and move from there.

Janell teaches this all the time:
“Control comes from the head. Clarity comes from the body.”

❍ The Science of Frequency and Clarity

🔹 Heart coherence = emotional clarity
The HeartMath Institute shows that when your heart and brain are in sync (coherent), you experience more intuitive access, emotional regulation, and decision-making clarity .

🔹 The vagus nerve mediates intuition
The vagus nerve connects the brain to the body—and research suggests it plays a role in how we access internal signals and emotional knowing .

🔹 Intuition and body-based perception are tied to interoception
That’s your ability to feel internal cues like gut instinct or nervous tension. People with higher interoceptive awareness tend to make decisions that feel more aligned .

So yes—your clarity is physiological.
But it’s also energetic.

❍ Signs You’re in Alignment (Not Just in Control)

  • Your breath naturally deepens

  • You stop bracing and start relaxing

  • You no longer need to defend your choice

  • You feel a quiet “yes” in the body—even if it’s a stretch

  • You don’t rush—you allow

Alignment isn’t passive. It’s powerful.
It moves you without pushing you.

❍ How to Access the Frequency of Clarity

Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before adding or removing anything from your daily routine.

  1. Step away from the question.
    If the answer isn’t coming, it’s not time to think—it’s time to listen.

  2. Drop into your body.
    Place your hand on your chest or belly. Breathe there.

  3. Ask: “Where do I feel constriction?”
    That’s often where control is trying to run the show.

  4. Say: “I don’t need to force the answer. It will land when I’m ready.”
    Then let the energy move.

✨ True clarity comes when the body opens—not when the brain pressures.

❍ Q&A: Understanding Clarity Through Energy

Q: How do I know if I’m making a decision from alignment or fear?
A: If your body feels braced, tight, rushed, or buzzy—it’s probably fear. If you feel calm, steady, and open—it’s alignment.

Q: Can I force alignment by thinking positively?
A: No. Alignment isn’t a mindset—it’s a full-body resonance. You can’t fake it. You can only clear space for it to emerge.

Q: What if clarity never comes?
A: It will—once the noise, pressure, or old energy is cleared. That’s where guided support and energy work can help.

❍ This Is the Work Janell Does

Janell helps clients reconnect with their body’s wisdom and energetic truth. When the mind is loud and the answers feel out of reach, she supports you in:

  • Clearing pressure, fear, and mental static

  • Listening to your own frequency of clarity

  • Making decisions from alignment—not survival

Because clarity isn’t found in more effort.
It’s found in energetic resonance with who you are now.

If you’re ready to stop forcing and start listening—Janell’s work will meet you there.
Let’s work together

🔗 Sources:

  1. McCraty et al. (2009). Coherence: Bridging Personal, Social, and Global Health

  2. Critchley, H.D. & Harrison, N.A. (2013). Visceral influences on brain and behavior.

  3. [Damasio, A. (1994). Descartes’ Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain.]

  4. [Porges, S.W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation.]

Janell Warkentin is the founder of janellrae.com, a pioneer in energy healing and holistic practices, focusing on embracing unique spiritual gifts and intuition development. She is an energetic healer, with over two decades of experience helping individuals discover their true selves, their unique life purpose, and unlock their potential. Janell is the only practitioner to have skillfully combined educational therapy and energy healing to transform struggles and confusion into strengths and clarity. She is known as an authority in energy healing, self-discovery, and holistic healing. Janell resides with her family and their beloved animals in Central Oregon.

Janell Rae

Janell Warkentin is the founder of janellrae.com, a pioneer in energy healing and holistic practices, focusing on embracing unique spiritual gifts and intuition development. She is an energetic healer, with over two decades of experience helping individuals discover their true selves, their unique life purpose, and unlock their potential. Janell is the only practitioner to have skillfully combined educational therapy and energy healing to transform struggles and confusion into strengths and clarity. She is known as an authority in energy healing, self-discovery, and holistic healing. Janell resides with her family and their beloved animals in Central Oregon.

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