In Part 1, we explored what energetic hygiene is and why it’s so important, especially for those in service-oriented roles. Now, let’s dive into the practical side of energetic hygiene: how to reclaim your energy and release what isn’t yours to hold. This simple, but powerful practice can become your go-to tool for restoring balance and vitality, no matter how chaotic your day might feel.
The Power of Releasing and Reclaiming Energy
Imagine carrying a backpack that fills up a little more each time you interact with someone. Over time, the weight becomes unbearable—not because it’s yours to carry, but because it isn’t. That’s what it feels like to hold onto energy that isn’t yours.
The practice of energetic hygiene lightens this load by allowing you to:
Release emotional and energetic baggage.
Reclaim your own vitality and sense of self.
Strengthen the boundary between what’s yours and what belongs to others.
This isn’t about pushing people away; it’s about creating clarity about you where end and the rest of the world begins, so you can show up as your best self while honoring others’ journeys.
A Guided Meditation to Reclaim Your Energy
This meditation practice is designed to help you release external energy and reclaim your own. You can use it anytime—after a challenging interaction, at the end of the day, or whenever you feel “off.”
Step 1: Prepare Your Space
Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit or lie down where you won’t be disturbed.
Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, letting your body settle.
Step 2: Center Yourself
Bring your awareness to your breath.
Feel the rise and fall of your belly, ribs and chest as you inhale and exhale.
Step 3: Reclaim Your Energy (Inhale)
As you inhale deeply, visualize a warm, golden light flowing toward you from all directions.
Imagine this golden light as your own energy, returning to you from every person, place, or situation it’s been scattered to.
Feel the light entering your body, filling you with strength, clarity, and peace (or whatever your chosen intention is for the day)
Step 4: Release What’s Not Yours (Exhale)
As you exhale, visualize a soft, silvery mist leaving your body.
See this mist carrying away any energy that doesn’t belong to you.
Trust that this energy is returning to its rightful place with love, no longer your responsibility to hold.
Step 5: Seal Your Energy
Place your hands over your heart and say, either silently or aloud:
“What’s mine is mine. What’s yours is yours.”
Repeat this affirmation as many times as feels right, allowing it to settle into your body and mind.
Step 6: Return to the Present
Take a few more deep breaths.
When you’re ready, slowly open your eyes and notice how you feel—lighter, clearer, and more grounded.
Signs That This Practice is For You:
Not sure when to use this meditation? Here are some common signs that you might be carrying energy that isn’t yours:
Emotional Confusion: Feeling emotions that don’t seem to belong to you, like sadness, anger, or anxiety without a clear cause.
Physical Tension: Experiencing fatigue, headaches, or heaviness after interactions.
Mood Swings: Sudden shifts in mood that don’t align with your personal experiences.
By practicing energetic hygiene regularly, you can learn to recognize these signals and release what isn’t serving you.
Other Ways to Practice Energetic Hygiene
While this meditation is a powerful tool, there are other methods to cleanse and protect your energy. Experiment with these complementary practices to find what resonates most with you:
1. Physical Movement
Shake it out: Stand up and shake your body gently, visualizing excess energy falling away.
Dance or stretch: Move intuitively to release tension and reconnect with your body.
2. Water Rituals
In the shower: Imagine the water washing away any energy that doesn’t belong to you, carrying it down the drain.
Washing hands: Set an intention as you rinse your hands to release energetic residue.
3. Nature Connection
Spend time barefoot on grass or sand, letting the earth absorb and cleanse your energy.
Sit near a tree or running water, visualizing its natural energy renewing your own.
Reflection and Journaling Prompt
Take a moment after practicing energetic hygiene to reflect on your experience. Ask yourself:
How does my body feel now compared to before the practice?
What emotions or thoughts have shifted?
How can I make this practice a consistent part of my routine?
Consider keeping a journal to witness how your energy and patterns shift over time.
What’s Next?
In Part 3 of this series, we’ll explore how to make energetic hygiene a daily ritual, integrating it into your life in simple yet sustainable ways. We’ll discuss the long-term benefits of regular energetic cleansing and how to tailor your practice to fit your unique needs.
For now, try this meditation whenever you feel the need and notice how it transforms your sense of clarity and balance.
Call to Action
Have you tried this meditation or one of the other practices? Share your experience in the comments or tag us on Instagram @wordofmouth.love to let us know how it felt. If you’re ready to take your energetic well-being to the next level, explore our services or join one of our upcoming workshops for deeper support.
Remember: What’s mine is mine. What’s yours is yours. You have the power to reclaim your energy and move through life with lightness and clarity.
This second installment gives readers actionable tools and invites them to engage with the practice while building anticipation for Part 3.
In Gratitude,
Jaime Elkayam
Coach & Guide @WordofMouth.Love
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