The Energy Tells the Truth

I’ve been wondering what to say to you. So much is changing in the world.

A few things have changed for me as a result of bearing witness: I’m spending less time writing newsletters or crafting social media art. I’m still working on my book, don’t worry, but I’m following my energy. I’ve been making art. I’ve been re-editing my book for the umpteenth time, kill me now. I’m teaching qigong.

My energy wants reciprocal, real-time returns right now.

For this reason, I thought it might be a good time to write about energy awareness, and how we can use our awareness of energy not only to be happier, healthier individuals, but also to cut through noise, discern truth, and deeply trust ourselves and our perceptions.

It’s a big topic in my literal and metaphorical book, very dear to my heart.

Let’s dive in.

People Have Energy

There are very few potentially polarizing conversations I’m willing to have in a public forum. Maybe it’s because I grew up with a volatile, unpredictable parent, or perhaps I was persecuted in a past life. I’m sensitive. Regardless, I don’t put myself in any line of fire.

However, lately, to my own surprise, I’ve noticed two topics inspire me to speak more openly.

First, AI. I am intimate with its positive aspects, while not being tone-deaf to its real shadow. I’m open to having a two-sides-to-every-coin type of conversation, but many are not. No surprise there.

I’m also passionate about shark safety, for personal reasons. Apparently shark safety is a polarizing topic. Who knew?

Anyhow, I used to feel blasted by anger and other yucky energies when someone sent those my way, and this has been a very real consequence of sharing my voice.

But lately I’m noticing that when I speak from my embodied center, if I am called names, or even just have yucky energy directed toward me, it doesn’t sting or leave an icky slime trail on me.

People generate energy. I have worked hard to keep my circle clear and light. But now that I’m able to interact from this sort of blazing light of truth within, it’s interesting.

When I asked my guidance about it, this is what I heard:

The Truth protects you.

Does this mean I want to run into the proverbial line of fire? No. It does mean something, though.

Things Have Energy

My sweet Cancer Moon gardener ran into my carport today. As I looked for damage, minimal on my end, we had an interesting discussion.

He told me the story of his used truck, so dinged up that he named the car after the previous owner’s Venmo handle because it was the most “unhinged” experience he’d ever had in a transaction. This sent a prickle up my spine.

I’m not going to share the story, but as he spoke, images flashed in my mind. I saw myself clearing the energy of our house when we first moved into it. True story. I also saw this character, in my mind’s eye, and sensed the whole scene he’d described.

Surveying the high number of dents, dings, and scrapes, I asked, “This may sound crazy, but have you ever cleared the energy of the car?”

No, he hadn’t. And no, he didn’t think my suggestion was crazy, especially because he’d had more scrapes in this car than in any other he’s owned.

I suggested the energy of the prior owner was still attached.

“What if you did a simple ritual, in a way that works for you, and offered the energy back?”

He was into it, immediately knowing where and how he’d do this. I also suggested that he take note of the way he feels, and how he feels in his car, afterward. Self-validation reinforces our magical abilities.

Energy can shift and transform, but strong energies don’t always leave right away, especially if there is a vibe match. He said he had been caught up in survival energy around that purchase. Bam. That was the vulnerability. Unfortunately, the energy found resonance with him.

I’m certain that once he clears the car of this person’s energy, and his own, all will be well.

Ideas and Words Have Energy

In these polarizing times, I am noticing energy more. How a thing, a statement, an idea, or an event lands in my body. Pausing to simply feel the impact of words as they land.

For instance, that whole previous interaction and guidance with my gardener occurred because I was listening with my whole body. I wasn’t in a rush. I wasn’t distracted. I was right there.

I noticed the energy of words and how they landed.

I also notice how I feel before and when I speak. This noticing affects everything.

For instance, when I communicate from feminine knowing, born of wisdom, here’s how I feel inside: cool, peaceful.

Imagine being thirsty, parched, wanting water. You are offered a cool drink of water on a hot day. That’s how I feel when moved to speak about certain things. I feel cool inside, connected to something deep, powerful, and strong.

As an Aries Moon, I find this interesting, since you’d think passion and fire would rule the day. But feminine knowing is more like a cool spring that everyone wants to jump into and drink from, whether they realize it or not.

This is how I stay connected to myself, and trust that what I’m hearing and saying is real.

above: the motherpeace tarot deck, nine of cups

Intuitive Invitation: Notice the Energy

The Gemini New Moon is an invitation to listen, and to notice with new eyes. It’s a refresh. Similar to having your vision adjusted, a conversation or idea can lead you to engage new perceptions and experiences.

The Gemini challenge? Slowing down. Presence.

Three things to try:

Become aware of energy.
Notice how yours changes in different environments and around different people.

A great question to ask: How do I feel before, and how do I feel now?

Take a beat to reflect.
When I shared the polarizing views I’m picking up on with my younger gardener friend, he suggested that his generation, raised on technology and the ability to instantly connect, albeit from a distance, may reflect less before writing and speaking.

This stuck with me.

It takes presence to pause, and a pause to be present. Yet this is where energy is felt.

Feel into your energy.
How are you feeling lately? What’s giving you energy returns? Where do you feel imbalance?

Think of it like a gas tank register, or balancing your bank account: it helps to know where you are building reserves and what is depleting or draining you.

By naming how your energy feels right now, you can better pinpoint what will refresh and restore you at this new moon