Think Pink - Positive Energy

Peace and Blessings

In the Pink - Positive Energy *

Have you ever found yourself at work, being annoyed, yet again by that one person that feels the need to sob on your shoulder because her cat yarked in her shoe or that her car got keyed or ::daily annoyance here::

Perhaps you're having "one of those days" at home and the kids won't behave, or you are stuck going to a wedding you don't want to go to, or a fight erupts over seemingly nothing?

These kinds of actions are caused by energy vampires - a phrase I learned from the book, Positive Energy, by Judith Orloff. There are just some people that you cannot be around for more then a few seconds before you literally feel drained and often cranky or out of sorts.

This is especially hard, if you are like me, an empath, a person who really picks up on the moods of others.  So we have to find a way to block these energy sucking humanoids and keep the good vibes going.

But, how?

When I first started practicing Tai Chi, I learned how to center and ground myself - which is a huge help.  Most of the time, this works long enough for me to make a quick escape from whatever is draining me, but in the cases where I am not able to leave, like work, or a home argument... I give myself a fluffy pink cloud...

Most people who do practice this, might see it as white light energy, visualize it anyway you need to, I just happen to like the cotton candy aspect.

1: Try to slow your breathing down and relax your muscles. Unclench your body and focus on deep breathing.

2: While you are breathing, imagine a line drawn down your spine, connecting the chakra's - it can be white light, pure energy, however it is easiest for you to mental it. The Chakra's start from the crown of your head and end at the bottom of your spine. See the light leave your spine and travel into the Earth. This is grounding yourself. Think of the light as an exention of yourself, slowly traveling into the Earth, feeling the energy the Earth gives you, holding you down, but letting you travel as needed. Earth energy is a boost to your personal energy, which is always inside you. Grounding yourself will give you the extra power you need to create a safe space for yourself and it will help to calm your breathing and body down.

3: Once you are grounded and centered - imagine you are completely surrounded by pure energy - again, I see it as a pink cloud, some see white light - however it feels best to you. This energy is a shield around your entire body, keeping out any negative or draining vibes that people are pulling from you or pushing at you. Picture it as a bubble of light that lets in only positive energy and pushes anything negative away from you.

This is called shielding and while it cannot shut the person up as efficiently as say, duct tape would, it can give you the emotional energy to listen to the person as if from a safe distance. You will hear them, but they cannot take energy from you.

I have found this not only works while at a job or a loud crowded place, but on the subways or with a roommate that just won't stop complaining about everything. I keep myself grounded and centered all the time - but when I feel the slow drone whine of someone about to suck the energy and life out of me, instead of thinking "I am going to send this person into the cornfield," I puff up the pink cloud and let it roll over me.

Breathe
Relax
Envision yourself wrapped in love and light
You control you and what enters your mind

As an aside, I have noticed that often while out and about, I can be in the best mood and suddenly find myself annoyed... I realized that the person next to me was irritated and I was picking it up. I tried to send a little energy thier way and not only did it work but they actually smiled at me.

This does work. If you have time, practice it. If you want a good way to fall asleep, try the grounding/centering exercise - it is very relaxing and it's also quite and you are less likely to be interrupted.

And, if this doesn't work, I always carry a roll of duct tape with me

If this is helpful and you are interested in more Postive Energy, you can either buy the book by Judith Orloff,  or I can also try and post a few "lessons" a week - without plagarizing the author. I figure, I learned most of what is in the book during Tai Chi practice and stuff I study, so I don't think it will be an issue. Let me know if you'd like to hear more.

Peace and Blessings
~~Lady C