How we pick up energy!
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 10:18PM Have you ever noticed how some days you can start the day off feeling fabulous and then it get progressively worse and you don't know how it happened.
It could have been a phone call that you had that really annoyed you, but normally you would have shaken it off. If could have been that someone bumped into you and you were annoyed, and you couldn't shake that mood. It could be that you sat on the bus or the train or airplane and when you leave you are grumpy.
Well what happens is, is that we absorb the energy of people around us. We take it on. We become sponges, especially if we are sensitive, and we take on the moods of others and it's knowing how to block it, stop it or calm it down.
You can protect yourself but it normally comes on when you least expect it, or from the person who you least expect it from... it's strange but when it happens it hits you. People naturally draw energy from you, and some suck it out like vampires, and then there are those that need it and we are happy to share.
Sometimes we just want to say, "Dude... it's your problem, get over it and don't blame me, and don't suck me dry of energy!" But we can't because we don't realize it's happened.
So when you feel you are getting into that space, take a moment and move away, breathe and surround yourself with protective light, and then move back into the space. If you have taken on the energy, then walk away, stretch your arms behind you back so your heart is open to the universe and then breathe, imagine that you are breathing in peace and love and then breathe out into a bubble all the anger pain and upset and let the bubble float away into the world. Keep doing this until you feel at peace with yourself.
It's not easy because we often react but step away and release.. it's good to do.
I am here at the ICDI conference with so many amazing speakers and it was great to connect with John Holland and Brian Weiss to name a few... tomorrow it all starts with San Diego living and then I am teaching in the afternoon! Fun!
Happy Friday everyone!
Lisa xx
Reader Comments (29)
Thank you for this blog!
Over the past week, I have been dealing with an energy vampire. I have found myself, walking away from the conversation with her due to the draining effects on me.
I felt bad walking away, but for my own sanity I knew I had too.
Great that you bring it up, it's so easy to pick up other people's energy and then just as easily take it out on the ones we love...
I find that I gradually move away from these people around me, especially work mates that just drain me right out.
Hope your little dog is OK after the op!!
Love
Caroline
Lisa,
I love, loVE, LOVE to come to your blog and read it each and every day. So much of what you share applies to my life right now and I love your phrases on Twitter. You are my inspiration and comfort in my daily encounters.. I see your photo and smile. You are blessed with a gift that touches so many. I wish with all my heart that I could see you in San Diego or Santa Monica. It just isn't in my financial cards right now. But I will have faith that one day I can come see you talk. I have been very fortunate with not having a lot of loved ones pass in my life. I had a friend that I've known since grade school that passed and I'm always taken back at how much I miss her and the confusion of why she had to go so young. Ooops got off the subject here. Have a beautiful time in Southern California and bless you for all you give to us with your kind words and inspirations.
Smiles,
SwtSusie :)
Hello Lisa ,
Great blog today ..
Have a lovely day in SD
Kram ( hugs )
wow! I avoid group sessions because I take on everyone's issues and then get depressed. I wish had known how to clear back then! Funny, you speak about vampires and energy, because I have known people who were psychic vampires, and they were draining away energy just as if my life's essence was being taken against my will. It is good to hear about protection. I am sick, so I may not be totally making sense, but I can't resist answering. Have a fab conf.
love,
Cheryl
Lisa..It was so important for me to hear you say this...I can vouch for everything you said, as that's what happens to me all the time..I appreciate the advice on how to help ourselves and protect ourselves more effectively..Wow, you have no idea( perhaps you do?) just how powerful your blogs can be? Thank you..Love Stace XXX
Lisa,l think you are talking to me . l started the day off feeling fantastic. l went to the gym and did a body combat class with a girlfriend,great for releasing tension. l then went and picked up my layby and had some lovely sushi for lunch . The kids were at school, l was loving it. When l was unpacking the car my lower back went,not so bad you say. l have a 19month old BOY who loves being picked up and cuddled by his mamma. Then l had to sort out a fight between my brother and dad,my mum was taken to hospital because she took the wrong tablets,my daughter pricked herself with her epipen and we had to call ooo,911 in U.S.A and lastly my cat molly had to be put down one hour ago. l have cried today because l love my cat but at the end of the day, l have a hubby who loves me , three healthy children and my sanity,JUST. Tomorrow is another day and l can't wait to see what the universe brings my way but until then l think l deserve a wine or two. Hugs and Kisses Rachael from Melbourne.
have a great time in SD....peace....deb t/illinois
Lisa..this blog really hits home for me today...my kids have been sucking me dry lately..lol..I'm going to try your little exercise..thanks..have a good day..Lora
Salut Lisa!
Thank you so much for the tips... will talk about it with my Mom.
Take care & have a lot of fun.
Pascale
xxx
Hey Lisa,
Amazing!!! Synchronicity at best here. You have no idea how much I needed to hear this message. I have always been very sensitive since I was a kid and do pick up on other people's energy, pain, anger, and also the good energy too. At one time, I thought of it as a curse because I did not have the defensive mechanisms to deal with it nor did I know how to protect myself. In my distant past, I spent some nights out drinking myself to oblivion in order to not feel so much pain. Although I have learned to dispel negative energy and not own it but recognize it, in the last couple of weeks I have not been very successful. So thank you, thank you Lisa for the clear reminder. I really needed to hear this. You are so on target when you say sometimes we are taken by surprise. Oh yes, totally understand as this just happened to me yesterday.
The ICDI conference must be so amazing. One day I will get to go. The energy must be so high... I think I would be overwhelmed and float off somewhere...LOL. I had the opportunity to go to a Hayhouse Event in NYC about 8 years ago but you were not there so it was less amazing...LOL. There were several speakers like Wayne Dyer, Brian Weiss, and Sylvia Brown. I was sort of just getting into the whole Hayhouse thing but was still a bit clueless. I have a feeling it would be a whole different experience now if I attended.
Lots of Hugs and enjoy the weekend!
DS
Thank you Lisa, just what I needed to read! I read about your friends moving into their own place, it will be a good thing I am sure, nothing can replace sharing a home with your own family. Time goes to fast and that little guy needs time with his parents! Thank you for all you share with us! Bren
I totally understand what you mean, Lisa!!! And I will keep that in mind about the two bubbles!!! Have a Great Weekend, Lisa!!! Much Love <3 <3 <3
SO true!
Enjoy the conference! You will get LOTS of GOOD energy there - enough to recharge your batteries well. Very cool!
Hi Lisa,
Have fun in San Diego, I am sure you will touch many with your gifts and wisdom. You have been such a blessing to us all here and i would like to thank you for the info on protection for our energy. When this has happened to me in the past, I do step back, now I know what I can do to release the negative energy. Bless you today and always for the gifts you have given me, and to know there is so much more, if we only open up and look for the signs, we are never alone.
Big Smile and Hugs
Sue
Thank you so much for this blog I soooo needed it. I'm an emotional intuitive and its jumped into overdrive and I'm still trying to learn how to deal with it. I pick up other people so much more and easier then ever before. And I find myself not knowing what to do when I seem to have picked up a bunch of negativity or energy draining people. So this was SUPER helpful. Thanks!!!! :D
Lisa :) Have a great time at the conference :) ~PJ
Boy, I needed this post today Lisa. Dealing with a brother in the family and it is like pulling hair. Thanks
XXX
HARK THE ANGEL SINGS....HELLO LOVELY LISA, PLEASE KEEP ON ABOUT THIS TOPIC. ♥~thank you in advance.
BINGO!!!!!!!!!! I NEED TO PRINT THIS OUT AND PUT IT ON MY DOOR. OMG...YOU HAVE NO IDEA...Yes you do ;-)
I REALLY NEED TO BE IN CALIF. SOON....VERY SOON. STUFF...(suppose to be here-Fl. FOR NOW) and that d--- house that had mold in Tn, which has been cleaned; NEEDS TO SELL!
I do have my two dogs so It's just not that easy to pick a spot and go there. Some places are Pet Friendly...and some are not. Some planning has to be involved. You have a wonderful fun filled weekend. Dr. Weiss and I could have flown together since he is down here. LOL. Hugs to you and Sir Charlie, Kev, Lucy and Max. (hope he is not running to much around.) with much love and kindly, oh and please have one for me.
Have a wonderful time at the ICDI conference. Good exercises for not getting pulled in by another's energy. Going to lunch with a tough one today. Let's see if I need it today.
Happy May Day!!
Wow, I have this new friend who just told me to block out other peoples energy by surrounding myself in white light. This friend has a lot of good advice, that mainly comes from one of her other friends who is clairvoyant. She also told me to imagine being in the middle of a protective round stone wall that can't be penetrated, nothing can come in or out. She told me this because according to what you are saying I am the biggest "sponge" I know lol I always feel HORRIBLE, especially when I'm around certain people...they suck it out of me "like a vampire" and sometimes I just feel like laying down and dying. I WANT IT BACK : (
Hello Lisa ;-)
Thank you for your words... Indeed, it's really annoying to absord people's energy and I just talked about it yesterday with a friend. Sometimes it's not easy when somebody needs help, needs to talk so much but we feel we just can't hear it anymore. It's difficult to refuse listening...
I often feel suddenly down and I don't know why.. I also strangely feel strong energy is coming out of places and objects, it's like they're sending waves ;-) I have moved out twice in two years as I couldn't stand the energy inside my studio. Most of my friends were so nice with me and helped me a lot but I know that they don't really understand.. ;-)) they think I'm "fragile" ;-)
Anyway, I will try your technique, thank you so much ;-))
I'm sure you'll be amazing tomorrow !
Gros bisous ;-)
Lise
Thank you Lisa! I sent this off to my daughter in Germany. She has been experiencing drain a lot there. Recently she told me that she has been feeling (seeing) terrible images of violence, sadness and despair on her walks with her dog through the coutry side near her home. She is sensitive. Come to find out there have been very recent archaeological findings of Celtic and Druid artifacts in this area. I told her about using the white light as protection and if she really needs a boost, to pray to St Michael the Archangel.
Last week when I asked her if she was feeling better on her walks, she replied that she was feeling fine and the white light was helping her. She also said that she added something to the imagery. She then told me that she added a disco ball surrounding her! LOL! She said she couldn't think of anything more reflective than a disco ball when hit by white light, so she was feeling very fine on her dog walks now! I thought this was so cute so I wanted to share it with you and hope the imagery gives you a giggle as well :)
Thank you for all you do LIsa by helping others and providing comfort. I am certain you will have very successful weekend in San Diego! It is such a great city, isn't it? Enjoy!
Best wishes and happy travel!
Mary
Hi Lisa! Thanks for posting such an awesome and true blog. You hit the nail on the head as always. So very inspirational, and I actually feel very soothed just reading what you wrote! Thank you for that! So much love and hugs, Natalie/freespirit
Dear Lisa
Thanks for the unbelievable reading yesterday of my Mom at ICDI . I was so happy to have brought my Aunt and best friend there to share in this experience as well. So AWESOME!!!
I just signed up for your membership you are THE BEST :) Can't wait till you come back to SD we will be there for sure! Enjoy our beautiful fun town! xoxo Stacey