Only if you are interested

I’ll start off by mentioning that the following is a bit of a read. If you are interested after reading the next paragraph, then the read shouldn’t be a problem. If not, then here is something else to keep you entertained… The theatrical trailer for X-Men 3 has now been released. You can check it out here. Now for what I was talking about.

I may not be a Christian or believe in a higher power and stuff like that, but I do have some spiritual beliefs that I go by in life. Recently, there have been some disagreements between certain individuals whom I work with and this has been creating a lot of negative energy. The lack of sleep I have been getting recently due to late nights (I find it hard to sleep early) and lots of uni has left my body in a worn down state. This has opened me up to what is referred to as “energy vampires”. I will include some more information for those that are interested:

Positive Energy: How to Build Vitality and Stop Energy Vampires from Draining You

From the article:

Our bodies are made of flesh and blood, but they're also composed of energy fields-though sadly I wasn't taught this in medical school. Each day we encounter a wide range of energies, both positive and negative. Positive energy includes compassion, courage, forgiveness, and faith. Negative energy includes fear, anger, hopelessness, and shame. We need to be experts at dealing with energy so we don't get demolished by draining situations or people who're energy vampires.

Like me you may be an intuitive empath, someone who's so sensitive to energy you pick it up but you're also drained by it. This goes way beyond feeling sympathy for a distraught friend-we actually take on their pain either emotionally or physically. To cope we take refuge in solitude. We empaths are so attuned to others that we can feel what's going on inside of them. This can put us on energy overload and aggravate everything from chronic fatigue to overeating…

Positive energy in others can be rejuvenative. For instance, you're nervous about a job interview, but the minute you meet your prospective boss you relax. He's so calm and welcoming, you calm down too. Or perhaps you have a good friend around whom you always feel loved. These are energy-givers, those we must gravitate towards.

In contrast, energy vampires exude negative energy that drains. Vampires range from the intentionally malicious ones to those who are oblivious to their effect. Some are overbearing and obnoxious; others are friendly and charming. For example, you're at a party talking to a perfectly nice person, but suddenly you're nauseous or weak. Or how about the co-worker who drones on about how she broke up with her boyfriend for the tenth time? Eventually, she feels better, but you're spent. The bottom line is that on a subtle energy level these people suck you dry.

Now as a result I am feeling really worn down and more tired than ever before. I am going to try and meditate to help rid my body of this negative energy and get some rest for a big day tomorrow.