kirsty
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Post by kirsty on Nov 7, 2005 15:37:48 GMT -5
I am not sure if this is the right section or not.
My question is more along the lines of surviving a day at work. My job is pretty easy, I like the people I work with and I like my job (for the most part)
I find that at work I get very drained very easily. I work in customer service (Manager of a hostel) and I find that every morning from the moment I get there, there is nothing but constant. Can I please have this and that, can you do this and that. I would like this and that.... its nothing but take take take all day long. I know this is my job and its what I get paid to do, but I feel as though they are taking a little bit of me each time piece by piece untill I am a drained puddle at the end of the day. Not to mention the tedious repeditiveness of my job tends to suck the life out of me. I know what most people will say, "Why don't you get a different job?" Well yes I could... but what good would that do. 90% of jobs involve providing a service to someone and making them happy. No matter what I do I am in a position of giving constantly without getting anything in return, (other than a paycheck)
I'm sure there are other people who have encountered this. Does anyone have any good ways to keep myself from being taken apart bit by bit througout the day. I'm very tired of going home at the end of the day feeling like the life has been sucked out of me... and end up just sitting there becasue I don't have enough energy to do a lot. Its really making my life feel empty. If anyone has tips or suggestions I would really appreciate it. Thanks
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kirsty
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Post by kirsty on Nov 7, 2005 17:14:03 GMT -5
I got interrupted before I had a proper chance to finish this post. What I'm asking about is if there is some kind of natural shield that can be put up that protects me from customers draining the life out of me. Even though that is not their intention. The simple action of take take take without receiving anything feels as though they are draining me.
Or is there any way to replenish my energy supply without feeding off of others. Like connecting with the earth or breathing techniques etc... If that makes any sense.
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Post by Laurasia on Nov 7, 2005 17:28:25 GMT -5
Hi Kirsty. Seeing that we share the same line of work I can definately understand how you feel. I especially hate when people treat you as a personal servant, like they don't say hello when you do so to them. That irritates me to no end. Sometimes I feel like yelling "Hello! I'm not your personal slave, I'm a human being. The least you can do is address me!" Alas, it's not "appropriate" to demand (or, seemingly, expect) that your costumers act like human beings themselves. The best thing that I can offer would be shielding, though I'm fairly sure that you already know of this practice. I didn't see your second post, Kirsty. Here is a question from the Vampiric Condition forum that addresses this exact issue...
What are some shielding techniques that an Energy/Psi vampire can use when they do not want to feed? There are many different techniques & some are easier than others. (Also anyone can use them to stop the flow of energy, either in or out. Therefore they are also the best defense for a person to prevent themselves from being fed from.) Here are a couple of the most effective kinds...
Basic Shielding Technique:
Simply visualize yourself surrounded by a protective circle of white light. Or you can envision yourself encompassed by a cone of white light. When you are able to hold the vision solidly, your shield is up.
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Advanced Shielding Technique:
~This is a bit harder to hold & should be practiced to achieve its full effect.~
Visualize yourself surrounded by 4 mirrors (with the reflective sides facing away from you). They should all be touching, forming a solid box. Once you are able to clearly hold this add 2 more mirrors. One above & one below, also facing away from you. You should now be unable to see yourself at all. Only a complete "box" of mirrors. Once you are able to clearly hold this visualization, your shield will be up.
Remember, practice makes perfect. Another thing to do is to try & seperate yourself from what goes on at work. Don't take it home with you. (I know, a LOT easier said than done. I have this problem myself. ) I just try & remind myself that what I do at work/who I am is not indicative of the actual person that I am in life. Meaning my spirituality, my worth as a human being, etc. Perhaps hobbies would be of use in taking your mind off of things once you are home. I have recently started crocheting again & it's good for that sort of thing. I don't know if it's normal of more practiced crocheters, but I have to count my stitches as I work so it is fairly consuming. Sincerely, Laurasia
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kirsty
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Post by kirsty on Nov 7, 2005 16:41:02 GMT -5
Thank you very much Laurasia,
Do you know of good ways to boost my emotional energy as to avoid feeling like this or is this simply a state of mind.
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Post by Laurasia on Nov 7, 2005 17:10:01 GMT -5
Hi Kirsty. You're welcome, sweety. As for raising your own energy levels...You can try contact feeding, though sometimes people that aren't vampires can only do it spontaneously. So I can't guarantee that it's going to work for you while you are trying to do it. Though with practice you may be able to gain some control over it. I would suggest that you eitehr try it with a living thing (such as a tree) or an electrical appliance that actively has electricity going through it (such as a touch lamp). Visualization is key here, hon. Draw the bulk of your energy into your hands. Visualize them glowing white with your energy. They may become warm, hot, or even tingle. That is perfectly normal so don't worry about it. Slowly bring your hands near to the object & visualize that objects energy. You may begin to feel this new energy "brushing against" your own energy, that is normal as well. Once you are able to clearly visualize the other objects energy place your hands upon it. Let the two energies interweave with one another. Once they are clearly meshed together, begin to draw your own energy back inot your hands. The objects energy will come right along with it. Draw the two energies into your hands, up your arms, filling your chest & so on until your entire body is "filled" with the two energies. You should be able to visualize this clearly. When you are done simply break contact with the object in order to stop the "feeding". You may feel a bit odd for a view moments afterwards, but that as well is normal. As I mentioned, some people are unsuccessful with trying to make their bodies do this. I hope that it is of some help to you though. Sincerely, Laurasia
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Post by kirsty on Nov 7, 2005 17:30:03 GMT -5
Wow! Thank you so much for that.
I do have experience in energy work so this territory is not unfamiliar to me. Although I have to admit I haven't contiously fed off of anything before. I usually give my energy (which is was filled me). This should be interesting. I can't wait to try it.
Thanks Laurasia.
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Post by twilight on Nov 7, 2005 20:28:21 GMT -5
Laurasia's suggestions are really good. I would also suggest some kind of simple meditation(I mentioned this in another thread, sorry if it sounds familiar) where you try to erase any thoughts and feelings for a while. I found that it really helps me cope with situations. I have a bit of a communication problem with people because I tend to try very hard to avoid conflict and I also get worried about the impression I give people, so I usually don't end up getting my points across in conversation (although I am much better in writing!) I also used to be pretty sensitive and emotional, which isn't always a great thing. Having a clear mind from meditation regularly really helped me and it mimght in your situation too. If you don't care so much that people are complaining and demanding of you all the time, you will probably feel a lot better about your work and less like a doormat. I have to run, but let me know if you want to know more about the specific meditation techniques that have been sucessful for me.
~Aelish~
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