The continuous compensation through the creation of the opposite is an achievement of the etheric body. He is the great harmonizer in us. It functions like the earth as a whole, in which all processes are based on a multitude of the finest dynamic equilibrium processes. It carries and nourishes us, but it also has to endure us.

The driver of the etheric body is the astral body, the carrier of our consciousness. It determines our goals, our ideas, desires and needs that we should fulfill with the movements and actions of our physical body. The astral body is constantly producing imbalance: this is to be done, this is to be left behind. That's what I've made up my mind to do, that's how I want to develop, etc.

The etheric body is the great servant, the elemental beings called Undines are its allies. He tries to fulfill every wish of the astral body and to translate it into physical events. He is ready to go to the limit of his strength for this.

The I works in silence. It is presence, serenity. The I is the force in us that can understand this point of view, but can also understand the opposite at the same time. If its silent power of attention is present, then the astral body can let go and the etheric body is allowed to develop its primal ability: to create harmony.

If the etheric body is allowed to make its movements in resonance with the I and not as my day-consciousness, my astral body, imagines them, then he forms the movement holistically out of its wisdom. If I allow him to e.g. raise my arm entirely on following his own wisdom and imagination, then the fibers of my muscles organize themselves in the finest harmony like music.

Most of the time we refuse to establish or allow this connection between the etheric body and the I. Because for this it is necessary to let go of the concepts of the head and to wake up inwardly. Since I lack the confidence that my will will will be done even without the control of the head, hidden fears and other motives rule instead. I push forward, lose my distance and consciously or unconsciously prevent a healthy balance. Then the etheric body has no choice but to bring about the great equilibrium, the illness, at some point.

In its essence, the etheric body is the force of health that allows me to live fully and without restriction. He does this by generating the healing opposite with every activity: I immerse myself in one thing and at the same time can keep my distance. I am active but relaxed at the same time. I connect with you and at the same time with my angel. That is why Joseph Beuys can say: I maintain myself by squandering energy.