PROTECT YOUR ENERGY.
- krazykooke998
- May 12, 2022
- 5 min read
First, enjoy this cute little graphic I made and feel free to save it and use it as your wallpaper for a friendly daily reminder. :)
Now, onto the good stuff. What does "protecting your energy" even mean?
Well, if you are knowledgeable in this area, then you probably already understand the jist. For those new to this concept, let this be your mini breakdown. >> OKAY SO... We all contain emotions and energy within our body as well as energy around the outside of our body. The electromagnetic field of energy surrounding our outer body (out to 5-6 feet) is commonly known as our "aura." Typically, we can sense someone else's energy whether we realize it or not. Have you ever met someone and have felt an unsettling feeling, but you're not sure why? Or have you met someone that makes you feel warm and happy inside? That's you feeling that persons energy. Most people give off a certain vibe or type of energy and we can usually feel it. This is a very basic description, but feel free to research it more if you are interested in it. (I will link some of my favorite Kindle books on auras and energy below).
Considering this, it is important to know that others can have an effect on your energy, BUT only if you let them. Now, I'm not saying that people won't hurt your feelings or infiltrate your energy with their negativity because they can and more than likely will. Although, there are ways to help protect your energy and prevent this from happening.
Has someone ever caused so much stress or turmoil in your life that it effects your daily life? If you have or are currently going through a situation where someone is causing so much stress to you that you can't even eat or carry on with your daily routine, then keep reading. For most of us, we've been in this situation before. We have let the stress eat us alive. We don't have to let that happen. Let me guide you through a few simple steps that have helped me find my inner peace and keep my energy balanced and protected in times like this.
Step 1: Remove yourself from the situation and/or person. Mentally and physically.
When you are in the presence of an energy vampire (someone who drains your energy or projects negative energy towards you), then you are keeping yourself in range of that negativity. The best thing to do is physically remove yourself from the situation and/or person if possible. Next is to remove yourself mentally. Now, what does that mean? Try to push it out of your mind, not focus on it and focus on aspects of your daily routine instead. This will force your mind to get back in the groove of your daily routine and give yourself a break from thinking about the stressful situation too much.
Step 2: Meditate, pray (if that's your jam), and reconnect with your inner self.
To some, this may sound "not real and unhelpful," but meditation has proven to be very helpful when wanting to clear your mind and reduce stress. For further explanation, here is a quick note from Harvard, "you can't see or touch stress, but you can feel its effects on your mind and body. In the short term, stress quickens your heart rate and breathing and increases your blood pressure. When you're constantly under stress, your adrenal glands overproduce the hormone cortisol. Overexposure to this hormone can affect the function of your brain, immune system, and other organs. Though you may not be able to eradicate the roots of stress, you can minimize its effects on your body. One of the easiest and most achievable stress-relieving techniques is meditation, a program in which you focus your attention inward to induce a state of deep relaxation. Although the practice of meditation is thousands of years old, research on its health benefits is relatively new, but promising. A research review published in JAMA International Medicine in January 2014 found meditation helpful for relieving anxiety, pain, and depression. For depression, meditation was about as effective as an antidepressant. 'True, it will help you lower your blood pressure, but so much more: it can help your creativity, your intuition, your connection with your inner self,' says Burke Lennihan, a registered nurse who teaches mediation at the Harvard University Center for Wellness." (https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/what-meditation-can-do-for-your-mind-mood-and-health-) Personally, I meditate often and that alone helps reduce the intense feeling that stress can have on me. I also pray regularly, which always works for me and gives me so much comfort. If praying isn't for you, that is perfectly okay. Maybe try mediation and see what that does for you. If you are unsure where to start, I always sit in a quiet place, free of distractions and focus on my breathing while trying to clear my mind. If the stress is too much for you and you are unable to do that, try a guided meditation (the Aura app has amazing free sessions!)
Step 3: Be aware and know that they or that person/situation has NO CONTROL over your feelings, energy and emotions.
YOU are the controller of your emotions. Yes, we all have times where we are stressed and sad for reasons and that is healthy to feel those emotions. But, what is unacceptable is letting a person/people/situation control your life and cause you so much stress that it hinders you from living your daily life. You can tell yourself these mantras when meditating that may help:
- This person has no control over me, my energy or my emotions.
- They do not control me.
- I am in full control of my feelings, emotions and energy.
- I only allow positive and high vibration energy into my life.
- "I can mentally choose to relax and my body will obey. I am releasing all negativity." (www.selfpause.com)
- I am safe.
- I can perceive any situation positively.
These are just a few mantra examples and you can tweak them to fit your specific situation. I have found that creating boundaries where I refuse to allow others to have control over my emotions/feelings helps to protect them from sneaking in their negativity into my energy. There will be times in our lives where we feel overwhelming amounts of stress due to a particular person or situation and I want you to know how to protect your energy and that everything will work out the way it's meant to.
Until next time,
- Katy
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