IT'S ALL ENERGY

We are affected by energy every moment of every day. Scientists tell us that all physical matter is really just energy, and quantum physicists tell us how consciousness and intent determine what is created on a physical level.

We often feel the energies around us – the aura of the person sitting next to us who is in a bad mood, the awe-inspiring presence of a large oak tree in our favorite park, the spirits lingering in an old, vacant building, the joy of a small child playing with a puppy.

Many of us are very sensitive to these energies, whether it is the emotional energy of someone close to us, or even the energy on a global level. Many of us could feel the entire nation’s shock, grief and confusion during 9/11, for example. I have read some people who are so open and sensitive to the energies around them, that they have a hard time coping with being out in the world.

No matter how sensitive you are, you can protect yourself from overload, and that has to do with focusing in on your own energy. This often entails being aware of where your energy is (your aura) and validating that you can be in charge of that. Sometimes our intention and beliefs are what need a little “tweaking.” For example, if our intention is to own our personal energy space, this can help us feel more in charge.

Here’s a tip for when you feel like you are being too affected by outside energies: Close your eyes, and imagine a rose. Move that rose to the front edge of your aura (energy field), with the intention that this rose will protect your space from energies that are uncomfortable.

It’s all energy – you just have to own it!

c Jill Miller 2006