E: ENERGY
Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage.
Rainer Maria Rilke
Some days it is just too too much to amass energy. The day stretches with emptiness and existence is heavy, laden with too much effort to even tackle the smallest things, ennui, inertia. Exhausted from seemingly nothing. Too many extenuating events eclipse. Why trudge on? Fatigue and exhaustion, the losses and disappointments of life pile up. There is a feeling of wanting to escape into when time seemed carefree, when there was desire and the engine of living held promise and hope.
These emotions create energy drains. They can also foster a holding place for energy–holding the lost dreams and the desires that lie in the soul. These emotions are the ones that also give energy back. The paradox is that the more we drag ourselves through the muck of the tiredness and the daily grind, the more we amass the energy for movement.
This is why a question in aging is energy. It can compromise us, it can help us, it can be our way through to find more – or less – about life.
Along with energy comes enthusiasm. To live fully we need all these e words. And, we can add essential and essence as in revealing the core of our being.
These are the days when there is the expectation/anticipation of something exceptional, even in its smallness and insignificance. The enjoyment of life shines through. Expression of self flows out to embrace the moments. The emotions and emotional reactions are extant. Our sparks go out to others and the energy ignites.
Energy is for planting the garden, thinking, caring and for loving. It is the spark that keeps us involved and activated. It is part of passion. Energy gives us direction. It has a physical expression but is very much driven emotionally. We find we have more energy when we are filled with deep emotion. This activates us inter alia to care about saving the rhinoceros, preserving the water, and helping the less fortunate.
As we age we can use our energy to write a life script expanded from the one we’ve formerly subscribed to. We know our inclinations; we know that sometimes they do not serve us well. By using our energy we can traverse other roads less travelled, whether a new interest or inclination, by listening to the voice within. It comes to have an even more imperative sound, calling us to live fuller, in a more integrated and healthier, honest way. There is no time for indifference any more. No time for outer influences holding sway.
Time to use our energy as we wish.
Do you use your energy for self-examination?
36 Comments on E – Energy
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Exercise gets the energy moving for sure. As someone said in a comment somewhere, walking with a pet or a friend is especially good. Working in the garden is good.
Thank you for stopping by Sis, I appreciate this.
Thank you again for your insights Sis. I think I will have to force myself today to, amongst other mundane activities, go to the gymn, then separate my clivias, and later on mow the lawn. This morning I have no Energy, but my emotional side will get my physical on the move, and later in the day the old bod will have regenerated somewhat.
discernment in knowing when I have no holds bar energy to give and when I need to withdraw a little and nurture self. in all ways a learning. thank you Susan for your insightful reflections .
Sandra @ life without television
Thank you Sandra for your comment. We need to know when to withdraw and conserve our energy.
“There is no time for indifference any more.” – This really speaks to me.
I’m too tired (no energy left at the end of this day – ha!) to muster a more thoughtful comment just now – ! But I do appreciate your posts – thank you!
Thank you Pam! I appreciate your stopping by especially at the end of a day ..!
“Energy gives us direction. It has a physical expression but is very much driven emotionally.” I love that line. It gives me hope that we are capable of creating our own energy.
Thank you Doreen – and yes, we are capable of creating our won energy hard it may be.
sorry Doreen, ‘won’ should have been ‘own’ ..
“No time for outer influence holding sway.” Love this line. Energy is such a gift when in good supply. Some days, not so much. Love your post, Susan … definitely words to live by.
Thank you so much Sylvia! I had difficulty earlier connecting to your post, but will try again.
I’ve just tried again – It said ”Google Chrome could not find ‘sylviawrites’ “.. thought I’d mention this .. this is when I hit on your name here in the comments on my blog ..
I’ve had those days and wonder how many of them are physical (they all *feel* physical) and how many are psychological.
This was a strong meditation, Susan. Thank you.
Dear Suze,
No doubt both as body, mind, and soul connect with such intricacy and meaning.
Regards,
Susan in Arizona
Ahh, Susan, I so needed this lift today. I’ve been struggling in the energy department and couldn’t understand why. I’ll visit again and really absorb your beautiful words.
Thank you
It comes and goes .. thank you Felicity for your kind words.
I didn’t expect aging would give me so much energy, enthusiasm and enjoyment but it has! I’m still helping my Son, Tom, at his gym in Warwick. This, the lovely people I’ve met and joining in with the ladies’ classes every week seems to have given me lots more energy. There’s a happy photo of Tom and I on the webpage http://upgradedperformance.co.uk/warwick-gym/ Thank you, Susan, for encouraging me to take part in the A-Z. I’m having a wonderful time 🙂
Thanks Sharon for stopping by. It is so great that this is your experience – ie of better energy, enthusiasm and enjoyment (good E words) and why shouldn’t this be?
Great too that you’re enjoying the A-Z!
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Hi,
I like the statement, “The paradox is that the more we drag ourselves through the muck of the tiredness and the daily grind, the more we amass the energy for movement.”
I experience this so often in my own life. When I get up and start moving, my energy increases and by the end of the day, I have had a joyful day. So, I’ve learned and am still learning to combat my feelings of lethargy.
Shalom,
Patricia
It is a lovely paradox isn’t it Patricia! There’s a sense of achievement, contentment when, in spite of lethargy, lassitude, things get done. The energy changes …
Thank you so much for commenting – I appreciate this. Have a lovely weekend.
Loved this. I can especially relate to the last paragraph. Very well said.
Thank you Melissa! Much appreciate your stopping by.
Very inspiring! Loved it. Thanks for sharing. All the best with the A to Z challenge, from a fellow participant. #theawsomedish
Thank you Patience. Enjoy the weekend!
Susans, indeed I use my energy for self examination. Why, just the past two days I have. My energy has been low the past two days, I have piles of stuff to go through, sort and get rid of, and my kitchen sink drain is backed up. I have not missed the metaphor. I do, though, plan things too close together and then feel weighed down trying to keep up. I am so curious about so many things.
You put so many thoughts into so few words. This is wonderful. I am really enjoying these enlightening A-Zs, all your wisdom generously given.
Thank you.
Thank you so much Samantha for your kind comment. I agree – too much to do can be enervating indeed – we need to find the balance between what is enervating and what is energising.
My energy is good, my physical energy not so much, but improving, I have been meaning to learn to meditate, I think I actually will. Thanks for the fablis post.
Thank you Bridgina …
Greta Jolie, and have a great weekend!
So far, my energy is pretty good.
So many ways to be energised Gwynn! And in ways that energise the whole being! Thank you for stopping by and have a great weekend!
Your post is incredibly timely as ENERGY is bursting from the rooftops of my home as my two granddaughters, 7 and 4, are visiting. I work to keep up with them. We all have a wonderful time and when they leave my energy will be drained, depleted, and exhausted. It will take me time to build up my energy again.
Otherwise I depend on my walks along the waterfront to recharge and revitalize me and my soul. I do so love nature and the tranquility of the water.
However, it is difficult to accept that I’m not super-charged as I once was. Yes, I have to accept that I’m aging and changing. Thank you for your lovely post.
That is why I meditate. To keep the energetic focus on constructive paths. Good food for thought.
Beth
Thank you Beth … meditation makes good vibrational energy.
My dear Susans,
Your words and your energies have energized me to traverse the roads heavily traveled.
Thank you for this source of uplifting energy.
It is with a passion, with energy, of unending self-examination on roads less traveled you have reenforced me to traverse.
Ever,
R.
Thank you Robert as always. Energy never dies as we know .. it transforms all the time. You use it well.