Something that has been at the front of my mind lately is releasing energy. We collect energy from people, things, and situations. Every interaction we have is an exchange of energy. When other energy is in our space for too long it can effect our moods and even manifest in disease and illness. This is even true when the energy we take on feels good, ultimately it is still not ours and not meant to be in our space.
The way we keep pushing forward in life is by releasing energy. It is important to work energy, release it from our space, and make room for more of our own current energy. There are a few ways to release energy, but that is not what I want to talk about today. I want to talk about how difficult it can sometimes be to release energy and why.
When a big energy exchange happens, for example something traumatic, it really can shake us up. It can even change the way we see the world. It can ingrain us with certain programming that isn't positive and can lead to bad habits and addictions. While it may take a while to realize, certain situations and events change who we are.
It can take a long time to start releasing this energy. First we have to identify it, which if it was a traumatic event can be very hard to do. I personally have experienced and seen not wanting to look at energy that doesn't belong in your space; it can be much easier to bury it. It is only when we face it head on though that we can begin to work and release it.
Some things will be easy to release, some will be difficult. This varies by the event and you personally. Working energy can throw you into a growth period which definitely causes discomfort and growing pains. Unfortunately some energy can't be worked all at once either. In my classes at The Metaphysical Learning Center, they describe this as pealing an onion. You release some here, some there, until there is less and less to work.
The good news though is that with the lows of discomfort, also come the highs of breaking free. Truly becoming who you are and not a product of the things that have happened to you. Your level of awareness and your energetic vibration will increase drastically. It can be a long process, but once you are on the other side you will be so glad you chose to mindfully work energy that doesn't serve you.
Meditation and Energy Work have given me tools to work energy that has just messed me up in the past. I am grateful to being closer to living my truth every single day. I hope you have enjoyed this spiritual rant!
Amalia, The Healing Hairstylist