Mystic Monday - Energies

As a project manager I worked on lots of projects with lots of people. There were the never ending meetings with contractors, construction crews, furniture dealers, designers, and of course the customers. So you’d think being surrounded by so many, that I actually liked people. Funny thing is that there was only a handful that was worth the time. I learned fast that it’s not about quality but quantity – cutting corners and playing dirty. I learned to look closely to read the true nature behind the fancy suits, fake smiles and limp handshakes. And when I left that world I was determined not to be bothered with people any longer. I absorbed too much 'bad mojo' to last a lifetime.

I had an opportunity to walk through an art gallery Saturday where the director gave me the tour of the artist studios. I couldn’t help but smile as I breathed in the smell of paints and pencils. I could feel the energy permeating throughout the space and my senses seemed sharpened. I met one of the artists and her smile was infectious as she organized her new workspace. I took time to look at everyone’s work as I listened to each artist describe their piece via the I-pod tour. I felt energized – like I was buzzing.   

Then I walked through a spiritual shop that specialized in crystals and other types of stones. Again I could feel the energy of those that were in the shop with me. It was peaceful and the smiles were genuine. It was comforting as the smell of incense danced seductively around me. I felt immense gratitude.

As I drove home I wondered about the feelings I had. And it occurred to me that perhaps there is something to this thing called energy. How a space shared with others can exude the energy of those gathered together. Whether it’s positive or negative energy they do have an effect on those present.

I’ve felt this energy when we gather for group motorcycle rides and stop for lunch or at rest stops. Where it feels like nobody else exists around us because we still carry the thrill of the ride and share the details of what we’ve just been through. We are one unit when we’re on the road. Each of us relies on one another to ride to the best of our abilities for everyone’s safety. And we can't wait to get back on the road where again our senses are heightened.

And I thought of the energy I've pulled from the blogging world; from those that share their experiences. And it's fascinating that although we're not in the same room, that there is still a connection. That you can feel the support and commonality amongst this unique group.And that it can energize you just as much as if we were physically in the same space.

I realized then the importance of not shutting yourself out of the world. That although there are people and situations that can drain your energy by bringing you down that there is also situations that re-energize you. I suppose the key here is learning to protect yourself from absorbing the bad energies. Because although we do need each other for our growth, I just realized that I have a choice who I allow into my 'energy field'.