The average adult body consists of 28-40 trillion cells that are constantly producing and absorbing energy. When we protect and harness this energy, our body heals quickly, our mind maintains clarity and our emotions balance. Conversely, when our energy is depleted it can cause fatigue and feelings of overwelm, stress and irritation that disrupt our peace and well-being. Since we're all intrinsically connected, our energy can affect other people as well, and vice versa.
Today, during these unparalleled times when the stability of mankind seems to be vacillating, remaining calm within the chaos is essential. It can help deescalate arguments and sidestep foolishness. When encountering someone who is highly emotional or confrontational, what these individuals are often (subconsciously) trying to do, is pull us down to their level. They're hurting and they want us down there with them. Refusing to go may increase the fury, but when we resist fanning the flames, instead of our energy getting depleted, their own has an opportunity to rise. Similar to a purse snatcher trying to steal our handbag, we can either hand it over, or hold on and refuse to be violated. This actually happened to me once, long ago. I held onto my bag for dear life, flew right out of my shoes and the tug-of-war that ensued, before the thieves ran off without the goods, very much resembles the options we have whenever someone aims to swipe our energy. We can give it away or fully occupy our stance.
Like everything, emotions are energy, each with their own unique vibration that can be uplifting or draining. For example, gratitude, love and compassion are high vibe frequencies, while anger, fear and resentment sit on the lower end of the spectrum. There may be a number of reasons why someone's attitude is nonsensical or over-the-top, but most often it's illuminating unresolved issues within them. Irrational anger for instance, is generally a defense mechanism triggered by past wounds that are deflected outward, rather than being dealt with. In an effort to feel better, this antagonistic behavior is often a way to siphon the energy of others. These easily provoked types, if being honest, would probably agree that lashing out at people only makes matters worse. When we don't react or feed this kind of conduct, the angry one is left with their own frenzy; their own words; their own remorse. If there is no remorse, well... then we're talking about a whole other can of worms that goes far beyond the scope of this post.
The main point I'm making here, is the importance of consciously conserving our energy. Ideally, we want to get to a place where we're no longer giving away our power. To accomplish this proficiently, we must first and foremost, tend to our own afflictions, so we're no longer triggered by other people's dramas, attitudes and opinions. Processing old wounds, will automatically shift us into a higher frequency where we're better able to harness our energy, regardless of what is going on around us. This heightened state of consciousness is actually our natural state of being. The only thing that ever blocks it, is unresolved personal issues that generate fear within us. Always, always, always.
Just like eating clean, exercising regularly, connecting with nature and getting plenty of rest, harnessing our energy is imperative to our health and well-being, and will help us push through when the going gets tough. The more we can rein in our power and maintain our peaceful stance, the easier it is to hear our own soul. What I mean is, our instincts sharpen, our perception becomes clearer and we're better able to sense when something is unsafe or amiss. By strengthening our harmony within, that peaceful calm ripples out from us, affecting everyone and everything it touches. I can't stress enough how vital this is, at this particular juncture in our journey!
Stay diligent my friends, and rise in peace.