Let's Talk Energy

Moving through life is a journey and our energy acts as a magnet for who and what we attract. "Energy" here is not about whether you are getting enough sleep at night or have had your morning coffee yet, nor is it about being more or less introverted or extroverted.  The type of energy I am referring to is the force field with which we surround ourselves and the power of life that we emit into the universe.

When we engage in our lives from a grumpy, sluggish, sad, negative, apathetic, angry, and demanding point of view, we tend to attract people and situations who are similarly wired. Likewise, when we are joyful, upbeat, positive, content, energetic, engaged, and grateful, we attract people who are also enthusiastic about their lives and who can find joy in even the most challenging circumstances.  The reality is that we are all a mixed bag of all these characteristics and more.

I make friends easily and generally see the world as an adventure and people as interesting even before my feet hit the ground in the morning. I often find that there is a lot of happy energy around me, and I have for years recognized that I have a part in creating that vibe. Growing in my own understanding of this concept gives me words for my own life, and I better understand that when people who are negative and angry see lots of negativity and anger in the world, it is often because they too are creating that energy around them based on their beliefs, thoughts, and feelings.

Sometimes I recognize in myself a bit of resentment that this is true, because IF this is accurate then it means I must be willing to take responsibility for the places in my own life where I struggle.  What is my part and how am I contributing to the difficulties I face?  It's uncomfortable to realize that I have a part in my own discontent when it crops up; however, as much I would like to be absolved of responsibility, I also recognize that it is empowering to see that my contribution to my own challenges are simply the flip side of my ability to effect the change I long for.  

Each of us attracts back to ourselves the energy we are putting out into the world.  We are all constantly creating our reality in its varied and nuanced forms.  Or as my dad so wisely told me many years ago, "We are what we have been becoming."  Who are you today?  And perhaps even more importantly, who are you becoming?

What kind of energy do you most enjoy being around?  What type of energy do you most often embody?  What about when you are experiencing stress of some kind?  What would it feel like to know yourself better and understand how your energy contributes to the life you are creating for yourself?