Merry Meet

I’ve always struggled with the concept of energy and how to use it. In many pagan paths as well as more widely practiced Eastern religions and beliefs, understanding energy is central. It can be a way of understanding balance within ourselves and within nature, it may be central to healing, and it can also allow us to interact with others. It has been said that empathetic individuals have a certain capability to pick up on others’ energy.

I am not sure if this is true or not, nor do I believe it matters. I am a person that is generally perceptive and creative, and over the years I have developed these abilities in a sense that generally allows me to communicate effectively, especially in the business world. There are, of course, other sides to the energy issue…for example, I am definitely sensitive to the paranormal. Sometimes I also perceive things in different senses. If I am looking for a word in my mind while I am writing, sometimes I feel a color or hear the sound of the word before the word itself becomes illuminated. While I am certain that pursuing this in a spiritual way could lead to some enlightenment, I’m not at that stage. I don’t even feel that it is right for me to mess with others’ energies or mood unless it’s face to face, word to word–honest and direct.

Perhaps my unease comes due to some real experiences I’ve had that may be paranormal in nature (I’m still kind of trying to convince myself they’re not, no matter how culturally acceptable it is becoming to have paranormal experiences).

What are your thoughts?

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