Beyond Both

Energy Suckers

Now, let’s briefly talk about things that get in the way of directing your energy, particularly energy suckers. The first to recognize is your own mind as an energy sucker. If you believe that setting an intention will not impact your experience or that it is illogical, this can drain your energy away from the outcome that you desire. In instances when your mind tries to tell you that something like setting intentions is a waste of time or that it won’t work for you, you must recognize this as an energy sucker and override those negative thoughts.

Secondly, other people can become energy suckers. Many times, people around you will not understand the process or support you in it. They will try to talk you out of setting intentions and plant seeds of doubt in your mind. The best way to prevent others from sucking your energy is to simply not share your intentions or processes with anyone who is not aligned. As you begin to advance in your path, empower yourself, and have things work out for you, though, others will notice and ask what your secret is. This will be your opportunity to share with them!

Let’s get started

Begin by making a commitment, on an inner level, for one day and then set intentions throughout your day to go with this. My day, as an example, begins with an inner intention that I will have a great morning, where everything works out, and that my body will be healthier. Say your outer intentions that support these things usually include making a great breakfast and lunch for your husband and children, getting them both out the door on time, and completing a workout. You envision yourself feeling great afterwards and having my body feels less stiff the next day. You also take time before you go into the office to meditate, journal, and script your workday, setting inner intentions of peace, great time management skills, and focus.

Really, it only takes just a few short moments before an activity to set your inner and outer intentions and to envision the successful outcome. If you find that you are struggling with something along the way, take another quick moment to hold up the vision of success, completion, and how the accomplishment will make you feel!

Empowerment Action Tip

Become more conscious of when you are moving from each stage and activity each day, like a new scene in a movie.  Take a moment, then, and consider what your inner intentions and outer intentions are and then envision these being completed.  Begin to notice how you are feeling and what shows up!