Unfortunately, these "energy suckers" are often times people we know well and love. They can be family members, co-workers, friends, lovers, husbands, wives. These exchanges can be less obvious and they usually covertly siphon our energy a little at a time. Before we know it, we are left drained, depressed, angry and maybe even turned into vampires ourselves. Most of the time, these individuals are obilivious to what they are doing and rarely mean any harm. I have had many such individuals in my life, and they were really great people. It's just that sometimes after they have been sucked dry without knowing what was going on, they inturn do the same thing to others just to survive. It's the most sensitive people who are most prone to attracting and becoming the victims of these attacks. These experiences are compounded by the fact that these "vampires" are folks close to us and not someone we can easily dismiss out of our lives. So, what do we do?

The first step toward empowering ourselves when this energic tug of war is going on is becoming aware of what's happening. I know coming from a place of awareness when emotions are running high can be difficult. But, it is possible if we are just willing to take a step back and become the objective observer of the dynamics in any situation. Really take a good look at what is going on in your exchanges with others. This needs to be done on the energetic as well as the emotional and mental level. Check in with yourself and really become aware of how you are feeling and the thoughts that are fueling this. At the same time, its important to assess what the other person is causing you to feel. It's crucial to make the distinction here. When there is chaos and drama going on around us its quite easy to be sucked into it without even realizing it.

After the intial check in its important to realize that, while our first reaction maybe that of survival and protection, we must instead understand that the other whoever is probably coming from a place of fear. Their own innate drive for survival is stemming from this same place and we need to step out this vicious cycle of fear perpetuating fear. It is necessary to realize that a little compassion can go a long way in finding conscious understanding and proactive solutions to energetic power struggles. This dosen't mean that we have to concede or give in. This just means that we are affording ourselves the possibility and opportunity to be open to willingly and by choice giving this person what he or she is already trying to unknowingly steal from us.

We need to remember that we are unlimited in our ability to grow and expand our own energy with just our thoughts. And when others who are unaware of this are draining us, its usually because they are just in need of love and compassion. So, being aware of that and giving freely can sometimes curtail and even end any negative intercourse we may have with others. Send them loving thoughts, pray for them, visualize them being happy, talk about them and to them in positive and loving ways. Remember, what we think and say we portray.

Until Next Time,
AudreyLynn