Outside the open window, the morning air is all awash with angels.
-Richard Wilbur
I am loving the sunshine today! It makes me so happy. Welcome to thighs- sticking- to- plastic- chair weather!
Today we are talking energy. When I talk about energy. The most common questions are, do you mean how much energy we have in a day? The energy in a space? Energy from the earth? The answer is Yes! It all goes together.
Energy: The Bright, The Dark, and The Dreadful
Everything has an energy to it. People have energy. You can tell when you sit beside someone that has a bad energy. Or a bright sparkly energy. Before they even speak.
Animals have energy. I understand that all dogs have good energy. Unless they take on the energy of their negative- energy owner. I can’t say the same about cats.
Even plants and nature itself hold an energy. It is positive flowing energy. That’s why we feel so good when we are in a forest. We can feel the good energy all around us. It permeates our bodies.
What to Expect—And What Might Just Surprise You!
Today I will be exploring why seeking to be a positive energy is so important. How to tell if you are stuck in a negative energy. Energy drainers, that we want to avoid, when possible. And energy givers. Those things we want to take in profusely. What does a healthy, positive energy look like? What do those people need to watch out for? We will discuss ways those with a negative energy can turn that around. Finally we will talk about how the forest helps and affirmations to protect your energy.
In essence, learn how to heal your energy, protect your energy, understand your energy. Plus, learn how to schedule your most relaxing hour. To bring your energy back up and regulate your nervous system. Stick around.
Your Positive Energy Is the Only Currency That Won’t Get You Audited!
Your positive energy is your greatest currency. Your family, your work buddies, your friends. They all seek it. Because good energy is contagious. Have you ever been around someone with infectious energy? You can’t help but feel a little lifted after being around them.
We all know the 11th commandment, thou shalt not let low- vibin- sketchy energy penetrate thine aura. Learn how to protect your energy. Fiercely. It is not selfish to do so; it is- self preservation.
The energy we seek to emit is embodied in the Bulgarian word, Ailyak. Based on the definition by theintrepidguide.com, it translates to, “The subtle art of doing everything calmly and without rushing, whilst enjoying the experience and life in general.”
Signs You’re Trapped in a Cycle of Negativity
Let’s talk about signs of being stuck in a negative energy. These are some of the signs. You will sense that you are struggling to set and achieve goals. That underlying sense of anger and frustration always being right under the surface. Having a general dislike of people. More than usual. One may have a sense of impending doom. Contention seems to follow you. A lack of mental and physical energy. When you do sleep it is anything but restful. Communication with others is difficult. Accessing concentration is a struggle.
This is an odd person for me to reference. But Brent follows HeavyD Sparks religiously. And we were listening to an older podcast of his the other day. I can’t find the actual quote but he was talking about negative feedback. When you hold two live microphones together you get a high pitch squeal. It will grow and grow until you take them apart. The same goes for a person with negative energy. When they enter a space, the energy shifts. And if they have another “live” negative energy seeker. The squeal gets louder and louder until we step away. I am not speaking only of people in this energy having an argument. That is one example. But more likely we get two negative energies together and they play off each other. They can begin by being upset with a cause or a circumstance. By the end of the conversation, that cause or circumstance is the scum of the earth! How dare they?
Where focus goes, energy flows.
You will have the opportunity to practice keeping your energy high and positive when negative energy enters your space. It is not easy. Keep in mind. You have an affect on those in your space for good or bad. Depending on your response.
What are some other things that are draining your energy? Do any of these apply to you?
- overthinking
- social media
- gossiping
- resentment
- dehydration
- clutter
- poor sleep habits
- negativity
- skipping breaks
- complaining
- one- sided relationships
- people pleasing
- unclear boundaries
- negative self talk
- stress
- worry
Such a jumbled mix of things. But they all, at times, have taken me to a place of anger or upset. If used inappropriately or as a form of avoidance these are all on my Do Not or at least Use Cautiously list. Overall, just a general violation of my own rhythm is what results.
Discovering Your Inner Sunshine: A Trove of Positive Energy
Now let’s flip it around and look for those things that feed us energy. The right things for us will always give us energy. That’s how we know they are good.
- nature
- fresh air
- friends and family
- inspiring music
- hydration
- movement
- sun on my skin
- whole foods
- good sleep
- creativity
- dancing
- hugs
- doing something you love
- meditation
- positive thoughts
- cold shower
Your energy is sacred. Like a delicate flame, it can be easily influenced by the winds of those around you. Build strong boundaries to protect your inner light, allowing it to shine brightly without being dimmed by the energies of others.
=Candice Erickson- Perham
Are you a person that has a high energy? Or some would call it a high vibration. I think of them as people who feel like sunshine.
Sunshine People: Natural Attractors
People are drawn to you. Kids and animals pick you out in a room. Strangers open up to you easily. You have the ability to shift the energy in a room. Toxic people are offended by your existence. It mocks their ability to control the mood. People are envious of you but they couldn’t exactly say why.
These types of people are like a magnet. They are highly sought after. These people are often the ones who are so worn out by their 40s that they are getting physically sick. Just an observation of mine.
What can these people do to protect their good energy? What should you do if you are one of these people?
- take time to relax, restore, reflect
- choose your battles
- speak to yourself kindly, especially when emotions are high
- remember you can step out of any social situation
- ground yourself every morning (find rituals that bring that sensation)
- reply to texts and phone calls when you have energy, not at the earliest possible moment
- in an argument; remember what Brene Brown says,” I am not here to be right, I am here to get it right”
There is so much chaos and upheaval in the world today. This generates a lot of excess, discordant energy in our collective, human field. Make it a daily practice to clear your energy at least once a day. So much of whatever discomfort you might be feeling may have nothing to do with you. Protect your space accordingly.
-saratogaocean.com
Transforming Your Negative Energy: Steps to a Lighter You
What if you are the problem? If you are the holder of negative energy, are you doomed to be the destroyer of energy henceforth and forever? No. There are many ways to clear your negativity. You just have to be willing to take the steps. Including any of the following:
- Practice gratitude with a guided meditation or start a gratitude journal
- Breathing exercises e.g. box breathing (in for a count of 4, hold for 4, out for 4, hold for 4, repeat)
- Lie in the grass to absorb the earth’s energy
- Burn sage to cleanse the air of negativity
- Put on a song you love and dance
- Go for a nature walk (barefoot if possible)
- Take a shower
- Visualization of negative energies draining away
- Repeat affirmations to increase your good vibes
- Bath in epsom salts to cleanse your energy
Be careful that you do not carry the burdens of other people. You are not in charge of any other person’s responsibilities but your own. You are not responsible for how someone responds to the boundaries you create. You do not need to worry about the emotions of another, be aware, but do not take them on. When you are deciding if something is worth your energy, make sure you are involved. Do not put yourself into the conflicts between others. That excludes your own children while they are under your care. Some of those conflicts you should definitely step in on.
From Shadows to Sunshine: The Forest’s Energy Shift
There are so many ways that the forest can bring you good energy. Just being able to see green spaces. A patient’s hospital stay time is decreased and they use less pain medication. Time in nature with trees reduces stress and brain fatigue. Physical movement is generally good for a body. At any level to start.
Did you know that just looking up at trees branches can increase alpha brainwave activity. Making us feel more relaxed and yet more alert. It has to do with the fractal patterns formed by the branches. Add a little glint of sunshine through them and my day is made.
Specifically speaking, pine trees are known for bringing peace of mind and for being a helper tree. It can calm a restless mind. Thoughts and feelings become more harmonious. Just being in contact with a pine tree can start this healing process. Or so “they” say.
Affirm Your Power: Protecting Your Energy with Positive Words
Affirmations seem like a silly practice to some people. But those who have tried it know the power in them. An affirmation is a positive statement. Starting with “I am” or something similar, to bring your energy up or in this case, to protect your energy.
- I am rooted and grounded, I have all the support I need in this present moment
- I am choosing to feel grounded, calm, peaceful and secure
- I am the only one that gets to choose how I feel
- When I feel overwhelmed I can pause and breathe
- I choose the power to rise above negative emotions that are not serving me
- I am strong, steady and grounded
- I am a powerful, peaceful, abundant energy
- I am in charge of my energy, I get to choose how I feel in every moment
- I am always supported and protected
- I appreciate my ability to remain calm and peaceful in all situations
Find your tiny happy things. like sunshine. Singing along with the radio. Talking to animals. Reading a book you love. Fuzzy blankets. Lunch with a friend. When you find someone as goofy as you. Yummy desserts. Choose to be uplifted by your tiny happy things. To constantly fill your tank.
Cynefin
(Welsh) a place where one feels it ought to live and belong. where nature embraces and whispers its welcome.
This is my unending source of good energy. Nature.
And now for the most relaxing hour! Drumroll, please.
One Hour to Recharge: Shifting Energy from Gloom to Glow
If you have an hour to yourself, this is one way to use it to bring your energy up and regulate your nervous system in the process.
Step 1: 5 min of a breathing meditation, guided or self led
Step 2: Listen to ambient music for 10 min. I highly recommend weightless by Marconi Union
Step 3: For 15 min just close your eyes, nap if you want or just rest your eyes and your brain
Step 4: Find a gentle way to move for 20 min. Yoga. Tai chi. Sway dancing.
Step 5: For the last 10 min write a list of things you are grateful for.
Such a simple list. The benefits are far reaching. Try to schedule an hour to yourself once a week.
Today: soak in what’s real and what’s real is unhurried. The ground. The air. The exhale. The planted seed. The shift. The season.
-Victoria Erickson
That’s all folks. I hope you can relate to some of what I am talking about today. If you are enjoying what you are reading, subscribe with the button at the bottom of the page. If you’d like to hear more about a specific topic, let me know. And if you’d like to go even deeper with me. Shoot me a message and we can find a time for a forest walk. Take care.
It is the month of June,
The month of leaves and roses,
When pleasant sights salute the eyes,
And pleasant scents the noses.
-Nathaniel Parker Willis
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