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Energetic Hygiene: Cutting Cords
In the process of learning more about empaths and how to care for one’s energetic hygiene, the practice of cutting energetic cords has become an incredible tool for me. We all form attachments to the people we interact with the most and often with those we only interact with briefly as well. Since empaths tend to give and receive energy more freely than most, you likely unknowingly give some of your energy over to these people throughout the course of your interactions. Over time, if not returned, you may start to feel drained and lethargic. Going untreated, this lethargy can lead to a realm of other issues. I believe when you feel good, you make good choices and the opposite is true as well.
Cutting cords is simply a meditation; a visualization of cutting the connection between you and the other and returning their energy to them whilst taking back your own.
It feels really lovely to reclaim your own energy. I had an interesting experience with a friend where we cut our cords together while in each other’s presence. I was able to feel a weight lifted from me as I sent his energy back to him. And just as he released my energy back to me I could feel a wave of cool calm wash over and into me. It was quite special.
