Empaths And Energetic Entanglement

We are energetic beings focused into form so it makes sense that our energetic vibrations naturally blend and merge together. Where we place our attention not only determines the direction of our vibration but also creates a channel of thought in that direction. With that as the premise, I began thinking about how an empath’s focus affects our ability to let go of unpleasant memories. Perhaps we’ve experienced conflict with others or some sort of misunderstanding has occurred which remains unresolved and we find it difficult to let go of the emotions we’re feeling, especially if no resolution appears possible.

Referring back to the directionality of our attention or focus, as we focus on what happened, even though we may still be experiencing the outcome of the conflict or misunderstanding, the initial situation is over, yet we play it back, again and again, mentally revisiting the experience. But here’s the thing. When we do that, the channel of thought we’ve created is strengthened, and an energetic entanglement occurs which I believe is the energetic process we experience when we cannot seem to let something go.

Humans don’t always understand the power of thought. It’s as strong or stronger as anything that we physically manifest, yet we dismiss our thoughts as immaterial if something isn’t manifested in front of us. Nevertheless, our thoughts do manifest, even if they don’t manifest something tangible. Our emotions, for example, are not only the manifestation of our thoughts but are just as valid an expression of our thoughts as anything we might physically create, such as writing this piece. As the words go onto the page, something is manifested. But our moods and emotions manifest as well, expressed by our words and felt in our bodies. It’s just not necessarily as visually tangible as something we might write or build or otherwise create.

Additionally, we mistakenly believe that others don’t feel or are affected by our thoughts. After all, if we keep our thoughts to ourselves, then no one’s the wiser, right? But if we accept the original premise that where we place our attention a channel is created, then as that happens, given the vibrational nature of self, it makes sense that the other person(s) might experience some sort of an effect. We’ve all heard the expression, the crowd was humming. But it’s not describing a crowd of people who are humming a tune. What it’s describing is the natural energetic hum of disparate vibrations blending and merging together. There’s a sound to it as well as a vibration that’s felt.

Empaths and other highly sensitive people experience the vibrational resonance of others. In fact, I tend to believe the vibration I experience from someone long before I would ever believe their words. Vibration is simply more reliable in my opinion. The downside of the awareness is that it’s also easy for empathic people to become entangled with other vibrations. Some of that is a result of feeling in and the need to understand what’s at the heart of the matter. Empaths have to know the truth. Always. So if the words spoken are out of sync with someone’s vibration, an empathic person is going to know that and then need to know what the truth is. So, of course, we feel in to the other person’s vibration to figure out what’s really going on. But that takes time, and there we are, entangled in the need to find the truth of it all. And until we find out that truth, we may stay attached to that channel of thought in a way that’s unhealthy, remaining upset about a situation far longer than is really appropriate.

We’re all here to live out whatever decisions we made prior to incarnating. But it doesn’t mean that we won’t bump into each other in a way that’s uncomfortable while doing that. Allowing others to experience the effects of their own choices can be difficult, but it can also be the greatest gift we can give each other. Even when it results in loss or grief.

Letting go of emotions over unresolved situations happens when we stop giving attention to the situation. For those of us who are empathic, we need to control our curiosity and the need to feel in to find the truth. Adopt an observe instead of absorb focus and practice observing the directionality of our thoughts. A sort of where are they going and did they pack a bag observation. In other words, how much time will we spend examining a situation over which we have zero control?

And here’s something else to consider. It may be that the longer we keep our own part of the channel open to that person or situation, the longer it will take for the situation to resolve. Perhaps our own thought channel is giving energy to the situation, thereby keeping it alive. This is where developing a strategy to dissolve the channel you’ve created becomes vital.

Empaths are accustomed to shielding when intrusive energies come close, but we may not consider the effect of energetic channels we either create or participate in with others. Also known as cutting cords, I prefer to visualize channels of energy and then watch them dissolve. It feels less harsh than the idea of cutting something or severing ties. But the idea is to see the entanglement within the channel, remove the blockage, and then allow the channel to dissolve. I’ve mentioned before that I like to silently chant the rune Laguz when pulling back my energy to a still point. Laguz is all about flow and can be used to direct the flow of magickal energy back to the witch, so I use it to pull back my auric field to a more comfortable place.

The main thing is to remember that although we might be reacting to a situation in a way that seems reasonable, we’re still reacting to someone else’s creation, even if it’s focused on or directed at us. No matter how justified we might feel, we still need to control how long we stay in the channel otherwise, entanglement can occur. It’s a choice that we make. We have all the control, irrespective of how we might feel at the time. Use whatever shielding techniques that work but remember that we began the experience by reacting in the first place. Had we remained in our still point and observed only, the channel might remain, but the entanglement would be less likely.

I started this piece vacillating between writing something on tea herbs found in the yard and energetic entanglement. Apparently, entanglement won out. But as for the tea herbs found in the yard… harvest some dandelion root, wash it, then simmer it in a covered pot for 20 minutes. Then remove the pot from the heat and add some dandelion leaf, plantain leaf, and red clover blossoms if you still have them. Winter is approaching here so I have to use dried red clover but the rest is still readily available outside in the yard. Anyway, cover the pot and steep for another 15 minutes. Strain and drink. Your body will thank you.

Blessings!