It's time to evaluate your hum factor. Humans, plants, animals and the world around us are all made
up of energy, in actual fact they are living energies. Your energy is much like
your fingerprints; nothing existing can match your personal vibrational
signature. Imagine your energy as a light radiating all around you. Now imagine
each element you come into contact with as living breathing balls of light,
your loved ones, your pets, etc each glowing. Now close your eyes and imagine a
person you love with all your heart coming into the room and standing beside
you. Can you sense the shift in your energy? Take note of the changes within
you. Do you feel lighter, more vibrant, calmer or even tingly? Keeping your
eyes closed now imagine a person that is always irritable and unkind, someone
who always has something nasty to say. They come into the room and stand beside
you. How has your energy shifted in response to this person? Note the changes
within you and how your energy reacts to this negative energy standing beside
you. We can begin to see how one individual whether positive or negative can change
the dynamics in a room like a rippling wave washing over you. This is the
effect you yourself have on other people. Now you can begin to have a deeper
realization of the “good vibes” or “bad vibes” you are connecting with. You are
able to become more sensitive to this as you tune into it. This unspoken communication resides all
around—and perhaps you may be engaged in it totally unaware. So, what kind of
energy are you?
Now that we have identified the feelings of energies let us
move toward tuning into it. Think of your energy like a device that runs on
fuel. Begin to make the connection that your energy is reliant on the choices
you are making every day. What types of foods do you eat? What liquids do you
consume? This beautiful bundle of energy that you consist of requires certain
foods to make it run smoothly. Begin today to make wise choices as you approach
each meal and strive to give your body the very best. You certainly do not need
another diet book to determine what is best for you. Listen to your body and
give it the nourishment it requires to run more efficiently. Just like a
vehicle that requires certain products to keep it humming, your body runs best
when you select nutritional nourishment. Science teaches us that up to 60% of
our bodies are composed of water, the brain 70% and the lungs around 90%. The carbohydrates and proteins that our
bodies use as food are metabolized and transported by water in the bloodstream.
Replenishing this water is extremely important. So now think about your own
patterns. How much water do you drink daily? We have become a people that have
replaced this with beverages loaded with additives. Your body will run on this but
less efficiently and perhaps some of your parts will become unhealthy and break
down. Water is the tool that transports waste material from your body. Sugary
beverages only add to the toxins. How much water do you need to drink? Learn to
tune into your own energy and give it what it needs – make intelligent choices.
For years I was unaware of the effects that negative energy
brought to my health. I was living in a loveless marriage not bothering to make
any changes as I wore it as my punishment for my out of wedlock pregnancy. At
the time I was allowing religious dogma to rule important life decisions. As
you can imagine my home life was a hot bed of negativity. I suffered from
insomnia for many years. I struggled with depression along with a poor self-image,
loathing my appearance and myself. My miserable life was all hidden behind a
smile as I cut the slices of anniversary cake marking another year of despair.
Pretty extreme example, I know, but once I made the connection that living with
all that negative energy created a toxic swamp making me unhealthy, I was able
to pull myself out of the muck and swim to fresh water. Is it any wonder that I
chose a place named Clearwater to call home?
As you continue to learn more about yourself through
meditation, you will see that certain activities enhance your energy. Food and
water is not the only thing your energy requires. Look within- what makes your heart
sing?
All my life I have lived near water. Not ever really
thinking about it I was always drawn to the sea. The thought of living in any
area on this planet where I cannot easily get to an ocean makes me shutter. As
I began to learn more about myself I found that my many walks on the beach fed
my creativity. This is my element, this is my energy booster and making this
connection was like finding a magic that I could tap into. And so in order to
maintain a healthy me I have set time aside each week to disappear from
electronics and the chatter of the world to be near the ocean. I use this whenever
I need to recharge my batteries. How do I know when it is time to do this? Well
usually, if I skip this practice, within days I am feeling restless and
irritable and I know I have to take a break.
How are you recharging your energy? Begin to ask yourself
what is it that helps me feel rejuvenated? Perhaps it’s creating something or
being in the presence of animals. Meditate on this. Maybe you love mountains,
hiking in a forest or sitting beside a babbling brook. My spouse loves to build
and create things. He loves taking many pieces and bringing them all together
and for him this creates a calm within. My sister has always been drawn to
horses and she finds that they create a peace within her that is unexplainable.
Learn to surround yourself in the elements that bring you
harmony. Look around your home, workplace and where you reside. Does it reflect
this balance? Does it remind you of the thing that makes your energy feel
healthy? Recognize the necessary elements that keep your energy burning
brightly and embrace them. For me some of my most inspirational moments have
come while sitting in water. Where is your energy booster? Once you discover
what it is that really makes your heart sing, be sure to include it into your
routine knowing that you are forging a path to a healthier you. This is your
energy maintenance and only you will know what works best for you. As you learn
to connect with this you will be contributing to the good vibes needed on our
planet.
Learn how to meditate by following this simple plan.
