Ever notice how doing something as simple as looking up into the night sky and star gazing can make you feel energized? Such a simple thing when you think about it. It brings us a kind of energy. Something, no matter what your age, station in life, race, color, creed, faith, etc. we all think about and strive for. When your younger you have a ton of it. When your older you wish you had more of it. AND let me share that no matter what good shape your in, as you get older, your physical energy will deplete, but your mental energy, your core energy does not have to. The universe has recently enlightened me to energy and its importance. Let me share with you my journey.
I start many journeys with a simple definition.
en·er·gy
ˈenərjē/
noun
1.
the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
"changes in the levels of vitamins can affect energy and well-being"
| synonyms: | vitality, vigor, life, liveliness, animation, vivacity, spirit, spiritedness, verve, enthusiasm, zest, vibrancy, spark, sparkle, effervescence, ebullience, exuberance, buoyancy, sprightliness; More |
2.
power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.
Pretty straight forward. For our purposes, however, we are going to focus on the first definition, although if you think about it we are all technically organic machines and the second definition does apply to us.
We all know that in order to function as optimum human beings, what ever that individual definition is, we should be taking care of ourselves. There is a TON of information out there on what to eat, how much to eat, what NOT to eat, how much water to drink, how much exercise we should have, etc., etc., blah, blah, in order to keep our organic machine well oiled and functioning at peak levels.
I have met, known, and talked to, over my life time, at length, many people who choose to make these ideas, and truths by the way, nothing less then an art form.
I have met, known, and talked to, over my life time, at length, many people who choose to make these ideas, and truths by the way, nothing less then an art form.
art1
ärt/
noun
1.
2.
the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.
"the visual arts"
While I believe and support that having your body in good working order is important I do not think that it is the sole means of having good energy.
I recently started a new job. Not a career. I had a couple of those. I am content knowing that I was successful at both of them and will be leaving the world a better place. What I have now is a job, and I can share that it is AWESOME!
I like the idea of going to work and just...working! Working hard! Over the last month or so of working I have met a few people, all around my age, who are also in my place in life. We have had multiple conversations about who are the hard workers, who are not, and why? Interestingly enough the consensus seems to be that most, but not all, of the hard workers are over the age of 40. Most of the non- hard workers are in their 20s or under.
Now I, being always a child/human development advocate, have pointed out to the complainers that all of us, at some point in life, have found ourselves in a non working phase of life for one reason or another. Usually when we are younger, still figuring out life, and enjoying it. Some one pointed out that it is the generation today. In my head I thought which generation of today?
Having been a social worker I can tell you for a fact that there are far more persons over the age of 30 taking advantage of the system and choosing hard to not work... at any aspect of life. These people, by the way, are the ones who teach the next generation how not to have a good work ethic; more importantly they teach them bad energy habits.
What I believe, is this. My sons have a good work ethic. YES hubby and I tried hard to teach this to them. But behind a good work ethic is a kind of energy that must be learned by each individual. You can, as a parent, care giver, teacher, role model, etc., try to teach good energy,(or attitude) but energy is an internal motivator, not an external one and must be experienced.
I like the idea of going to work and just...working! Working hard! Over the last month or so of working I have met a few people, all around my age, who are also in my place in life. We have had multiple conversations about who are the hard workers, who are not, and why? Interestingly enough the consensus seems to be that most, but not all, of the hard workers are over the age of 40. Most of the non- hard workers are in their 20s or under.
Now I, being always a child/human development advocate, have pointed out to the complainers that all of us, at some point in life, have found ourselves in a non working phase of life for one reason or another. Usually when we are younger, still figuring out life, and enjoying it. Some one pointed out that it is the generation today. In my head I thought which generation of today?
Having been a social worker I can tell you for a fact that there are far more persons over the age of 30 taking advantage of the system and choosing hard to not work... at any aspect of life. These people, by the way, are the ones who teach the next generation how not to have a good work ethic; more importantly they teach them bad energy habits.
What I believe, is this. My sons have a good work ethic. YES hubby and I tried hard to teach this to them. But behind a good work ethic is a kind of energy that must be learned by each individual. You can, as a parent, care giver, teacher, role model, etc., try to teach good energy,(or attitude) but energy is an internal motivator, not an external one and must be experienced.
I recently had a conversation, on line, with one of my gamer chums. I am a nerd of the old school. Everyone who knows me knows this. I have, and always will game, either on the computer, with board games, role playing games, or what ever stimulates, and increases, my intellect and imagination. I was not surprised to find many people around my age gaming; although I have learned that many younger energy's are uncomfortable with older energy's.. We experienced energies band together in guilds, factions, etc. and discuss not only gaming, but life in general. Once again one of the topics that comes up, when there is dissention in the world, and even if there isn't, is the generation gap.
gen·er·a·tion gap
noun
differences of outlook or opinion between people of different generations.
An older energy was sharing that some "whipper snapper" was telling him to retire and get out of gaming because his views on the game were out dated. pffft (wiping off monitor hold on) Seriously? Here's my thoughts on that. We older energy's started gaming before the younger energy's even started twinkling. With out a real appreciation of where energy began how can you truly understand what it is now and why?
While it is good energy to live in the moment, you must also understand why you are in that moment, not dwelling in the past, but having an appreciation for it. With out the past there would be no present or future. AND while understanding that past sometimes means understanding that things should change it does not mean that energy shifts are, or should be, for the better. The perception(s) of whether the way thing are now, then, or in the future, better, worse, or some where in between, are exactly that...perception. Subject to individuality. TO many examples to list so I will just let you mull that thought around a bit
While it is good energy to live in the moment, you must also understand why you are in that moment, not dwelling in the past, but having an appreciation for it. With out the past there would be no present or future. AND while understanding that past sometimes means understanding that things should change it does not mean that energy shifts are, or should be, for the better. The perception(s) of whether the way thing are now, then, or in the future, better, worse, or some where in between, are exactly that...perception. Subject to individuality. TO many examples to list so I will just let you mull that thought around a bit
It has been the habit of western civilization to infer that some how getting older is bad energy. Being younger, and everything that mass media associate's with being younger, is good energy. When you watch TV, and I include cable, and any streaming, you will notice that very few shows, advertising, etc. has to do with persons over the age of 50. EVEN though the majority of people out there running the country, world, and making decisions that effect all of us are over the age of 50.
The reason mass media is directed towards persons mainly under the age of 40 is because those are the ages that can be mostly influenced by what, and whom ever is doing the advertising, and trying to sell what ever it is they are trying to sell. Whether it is a meal, a car, a location, or an IDEA.. Persons over the age of 40 have , for the most part, formed their opinions on life and the energy in it.
Now I don't assume that the problem of bad energy is mainly directed towards younger generations. Let me point out to others of my generation that in order to get MUCH done today energy that only younger people have is needed to get some things done. Thank goodness for my youngest still living at home who has the energy to lift what I cannot not. In order for the world to change new ideas, new energy MUST be included. Little kids can move bad energy around a house with just a laugh. AND there is something about watching younger generations figure out the things that you have already done. Starting family's, starting homes, careers, etc. Just watching and knowing that it is a never ending cycle is some how reassuring. Good energy. So why do we as a society have a tendency to want to steal and shoot down each others good energy?
The reason mass media is directed towards persons mainly under the age of 40 is because those are the ages that can be mostly influenced by what, and whom ever is doing the advertising, and trying to sell what ever it is they are trying to sell. Whether it is a meal, a car, a location, or an IDEA.. Persons over the age of 40 have , for the most part, formed their opinions on life and the energy in it.
Now I don't assume that the problem of bad energy is mainly directed towards younger generations. Let me point out to others of my generation that in order to get MUCH done today energy that only younger people have is needed to get some things done. Thank goodness for my youngest still living at home who has the energy to lift what I cannot not. In order for the world to change new ideas, new energy MUST be included. Little kids can move bad energy around a house with just a laugh. AND there is something about watching younger generations figure out the things that you have already done. Starting family's, starting homes, careers, etc. Just watching and knowing that it is a never ending cycle is some how reassuring. Good energy. So why do we as a society have a tendency to want to steal and shoot down each others good energy?
Our culture promotes competition for one, and not the healthy kind. The "American Dream"
A·mer·i·can dream
noun
the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.
"he could achieve the American dream only by hard work"
states that we all have the opportunity for...well what that definition says. :P However, honestly, there are quite a few people out there these days that believe that they are entitled to this with out the hard work.
I remember my grandfather, an immigrant by the way, sharing all his stories about how he worked hard and how America provided what he and his family would never, could never, have had if he hadn't come to America. I wonder if some of the people who are screaming about immigrants coming to our country are concerned that they might have to work harder?
These bad energy's are the same people who allowed companies to be shut down because they wanted more pay for less work. NOW I am not assuming that every one thinks this way. I know quite a few people who deserve more pay because they are extremely hard workers. BUT blaming people coming from another country looking to have a dream that many of us take advantage of is NOT solving the problem and is honestly putting more bad energy out there than I personally am comfortable with . This thought process of mine also does not cover allowing persons who may contribute to illegal, harmful behavior in our country, which is a whole other topic.
I remember my grandfather, an immigrant by the way, sharing all his stories about how he worked hard and how America provided what he and his family would never, could never, have had if he hadn't come to America. I wonder if some of the people who are screaming about immigrants coming to our country are concerned that they might have to work harder?
These bad energy's are the same people who allowed companies to be shut down because they wanted more pay for less work. NOW I am not assuming that every one thinks this way. I know quite a few people who deserve more pay because they are extremely hard workers. BUT blaming people coming from another country looking to have a dream that many of us take advantage of is NOT solving the problem and is honestly putting more bad energy out there than I personally am comfortable with . This thought process of mine also does not cover allowing persons who may contribute to illegal, harmful behavior in our country, which is a whole other topic.
Self preservation can be another reason for bad energy. We all have our comfort zones. Most people will live in the same city, same state, stay in the same job, home etc., most ,if not all, of their lives. Some never travel out of the country or will only travel as far as the next state. For those of us who have been many places, met all kinds of people, seen all kinds of life, good and bad, this idea of being stationary, and I am speaking from experience, is an unusual, even alien if you will, concept.
The Ignorance is bliss saying? Not necessarily a good thing. It simply means that not knowing something is considered by some to be preferable to knowing. I believe that when someone chooses ignorance someone else, some where, suffers because of it. Just think about that for awhile in connection to something that most of use have experienced in one form or another...bullying.
The Ignorance is bliss saying? Not necessarily a good thing. It simply means that not knowing something is considered by some to be preferable to knowing. I believe that when someone chooses ignorance someone else, some where, suffers because of it. Just think about that for awhile in connection to something that most of use have experienced in one form or another...bullying.
The last idea I have for bad energy is identity. When we get in our comfort zones, when we are influenced by out side ideas, like the American dream, we start to believe that some how our identity depends on keeping, even fighting, for these ideas. Whether the idea is right or wrong. Especially if that idea is all we have ever known.
If we have grown up with the idea that there should be a generation gap that does not encourage unity then that is exactly what we will identify with. Simple. AND if we are not taught, shown, exposed to anything different than we will never believe that there is any difference; more importantly we will not learn, KNOW, that differences are ok. We will be ignorant to the fact that it is possible to keep our identity while having differences, and the energy will not change.
If we have grown up with the idea that there should be a generation gap that does not encourage unity then that is exactly what we will identify with. Simple. AND if we are not taught, shown, exposed to anything different than we will never believe that there is any difference; more importantly we will not learn, KNOW, that differences are ok. We will be ignorant to the fact that it is possible to keep our identity while having differences, and the energy will not change.
The Pith of the Matter is this. Good energy does not come simply from eating right, exercising often, believing in God, going to church regularly, and sitting around complaining about everything, and everyone, who has prevented you from having what YOU think you deserve. It does not come from stating that the reason the world is the way it is, is because everyone doesn't work as hard as you do.
It comes from simply understanding the simple fact that we have exactly what we deserve. The universe makes sure of it based on the energy we put out there.
Simply be teaching some one that if they want more this is how to deserve it. Work hard using compassion, a smile, kindness, patience. etc. Sometimes it doesn't require anyone saying anything, maybe its just getting out there and doing, role modeling, showing people what good energy feels like, looks like. When you role model with a smile, with compassion, with acceptance, self assurance, you make a difference no matter what you choose to do in life because you are simply putting good energy out there. That my friends is what its all about in the end. The energy.
When life is said and done we leave our energy behind to enter the stream of life. I sometimes wonder how many people are dying alone, sad, angry, with bad energy? Then I wonder how many people know about the people dying alone and choose to do nothing about it. May be it can be changed simply by helping other more. Smiling at others more. Assuming that we all have challenges.
It comes from simply understanding the simple fact that we have exactly what we deserve. The universe makes sure of it based on the energy we put out there.
Simply be teaching some one that if they want more this is how to deserve it. Work hard using compassion, a smile, kindness, patience. etc. Sometimes it doesn't require anyone saying anything, maybe its just getting out there and doing, role modeling, showing people what good energy feels like, looks like. When you role model with a smile, with compassion, with acceptance, self assurance, you make a difference no matter what you choose to do in life because you are simply putting good energy out there. That my friends is what its all about in the end. The energy.
When life is said and done we leave our energy behind to enter the stream of life. I sometimes wonder how many people are dying alone, sad, angry, with bad energy? Then I wonder how many people know about the people dying alone and choose to do nothing about it. May be it can be changed simply by helping other more. Smiling at others more. Assuming that we all have challenges.
I remember sitting in my astronomy class and my professor talking about stars, and how they are born and how they die. http://naasbeginners.co.uk/AbsoluteBeginners/Life_of_star.htm
I know I wasn't, and will not be the first person to think, "wow just like us."
There is one huge difference between us and the stars however, distance. Stars, that we are aware of, don't get caught up in all the drama of life. All those little things that add to the bad energy. There has to be a balance in order for things to work properly. The next time you want to contribute to bad energy simply ask yourself, "will adding to the bad energy bring balance? Or is this an opportunity to add some good energy and bring balance?" We can change the energy be closing the distance. Changing the energy, closing the distance buys us time.
Whether we have the energy of a young star just being born, the energy of the star some where in the middle of its existence, or the energy of a star who's been developing for ages the point is that it should all be positive energy. To shed light, compassion, kindness, and make us feel good at the end of our day. At the end of time.
Emaho
Namaste
Peace out
I know I wasn't, and will not be the first person to think, "wow just like us."
There is one huge difference between us and the stars however, distance. Stars, that we are aware of, don't get caught up in all the drama of life. All those little things that add to the bad energy. There has to be a balance in order for things to work properly. The next time you want to contribute to bad energy simply ask yourself, "will adding to the bad energy bring balance? Or is this an opportunity to add some good energy and bring balance?" We can change the energy be closing the distance. Changing the energy, closing the distance buys us time.
Whether we have the energy of a young star just being born, the energy of the star some where in the middle of its existence, or the energy of a star who's been developing for ages the point is that it should all be positive energy. To shed light, compassion, kindness, and make us feel good at the end of our day. At the end of time.
Emaho
Namaste
Peace out
“When he shall die,
Take him and cut him out in little stars,
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with night
And pay no worship to the garish sun.”
― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare Collection)
Take him and cut him out in little stars,
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with night
And pay no worship to the garish sun.”
― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare Collection)
“What Is Love? I have met in the streets a very poor young man who was in love. His hat was old, his coat worn, the water passed through his shoes and the stars through his soul”
― Victor Hugo
― Victor Hugo
