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Oct. 28, 2005

skye_ds (skye_ds) wrote,
@ 2005-10-18 16:56:00

DailyOM - Negative Vibrations

October 18, 2005
Avoiding Negative Vibrations
Taking On The Energy Of Others

There are times when you may find that being around certain
individuals or groups of people leaves you with feelings of
discomfort. It may be that spending time with a particular friend
feels draining or that dealing with a specific coworker exhausts you.
Being around toxic or angry people is also draining. And you may even
find that being surrounded by a crowd of people lowers your energy
levels rather than perks you up. This is not that unusual. Each of us
radiates energy and is capable of being influenced by the energy of
other people. It is important to learn how to shield yourself, so you
don't unknowingly take on someone else's energy. While some people
know how to instinctively protect themselves from being adversely
affected by energy, most of us need to discover and practice the
technique that works best.

There are a number of ways to avoid being affected by people's
energy. Shielding is one preventative technique you can use. Center
yourself and envision being enveloped in a cocoon of loving and
protective light. This protective layer should allow you to
consciously regulate the energy around you. The intent to shield
oneself is all you need for this technique to work. You can even
create a trigger word to assist you in quickly creating a shield. Say
this word each time you create a new shield, until the word and the
shield become automatically associated in your mind. If you run into
a person whose energy you find draining, you may want to cleanse your
own energy field after your encounter. Sage, cold showers, singing,
mineral water baths, spending time in nature, and a simple break to
recharge are all ways to accomplish this.

While it is important to know how to shield yourself from energy,
there are those energies that you may not want to shut out. The
energy of laughter from a newborn baby, the feeling of joy radiating
from someone in love, and the frequency of calm emanating from an
enlightened teacher are just some of the energies coming from others
that you may want to have around you.