Life presents us with many
opportunities to gain mastery in tending our own energy fields. At times
we may want to protect ourselves by using energy shields of color,
light, or angelic presence. Or in order to become more grounded, we may
run energy down through our feet or first chakra, rooting ourselves to
the earth. Sometimes it’s appropriate to play openly with others in an
expansive, flowing state, and at other times, we may want to limit our
availability to a chosen few. In certain public environments such as
graduation ceremonies, work conventions, or even weddings, it may be
important to remain openhearted and able to connect while still
preventing our individual systems from depletion or overwhelm. In these
situations, rather than putting a barrier between ourselves and the
world around us, we can fill our energy fields from the inside out. In
doing this, we become so filled with our own personal energy that no
room is left for outside influences or discordant energy to enter and
affect us.
When you need to connect with people on a one-to-one
basis, separate from the bustling environment around you, here is a
visualization technique you might try. You can start in the morning and
repeat any time as needed. Begin by taking a few moments to breathe
deeply and relax. When you are calm and present, envision a ball of
light in your solar plexus area just above your belly button. Allow it
to build there, growing stronger and stronger. Eventually, allow the
light to expand throughout the rest of your body until it fills your
entire physical and energetic field.
By filling yourself with your
own energy in this way, you become fortified with your own power. You
retain access to all of your intuitive and mental abilities. And you are
able to act from a loving space in the midst of any situation. (Daily OM)
