Energy

by Dennis Gersten, M.D.

Energy is one of the most critical factors that governs our life. Most of us feel we don't have enough energy. And of course, the real issue with energy is the available energy versus your output of energy. This is not a simple issue for energy is the final common pathway of everything. Almost every illness manifests one way or the other in a loss of energy.

In a real way energy reflects how one is leading one's life...how all the pieces fit together . . . whether the input of energy matches the output. These imagery techniques do not address the medical reasons for fatigue nor the need for exercise and good nutrition to help fuel our energy metabolism.

One key issue with energy relates to meaning in our life. If we believe our actions are meaningful and that they contribute in a positive way to society, we are likely to have more energy available than if we would if we believe our actions are meaningless. Thus question #1 with energy is this: Are your actions and aspirations in line with each other? Do your actions make a difference . . . a positive difference? If not, the despair you experience will be a permanent energy depleter.

Mind and Energy

Some of us are drained by our own minds. We are exhausted by the gymnastics our own minds put us through. You may find that using a mantra to slow down your mind will not only make you more peaceful but will give you more energy. The mind that races around all day uses a lot of energy in the process.

Lower the Output of Energy

Lowering energy output doesn't just mean avoiding jogging a marathon every day. There are three areas in which we waste energy every day...usually unknowingly. We waste money, time and food. I do not wish to dampen anybody's hopes and efforts for prosperity...but part of the process of making money involves knowing when you are needlessly spending it. Do these following three exercises one after the other.

Allow an image to emerge which represents ways in which you are wasting money.

How are you wasting time? Imagine this time waste.

How are you wasting food? You may be wasting it by eating too much of it.

Each of these three relates to energy. After these imageries you may find ways to eliminate actions that are depleting. Now we have one more energy imagery.

Allow an image to emerge that shows you how you can better utilize your energy. Now picture yourself as a large container of energy. Notice how the energy flows in your body. Does the energy seem to leak out anywhere?

Energy is one of the most complex issues in life. Energy reflects the integration of our body, mind and spirit. It reflects the absence or presence of meaning in life. It reflects physical illness. It reflects how we are using our time, money and food. And it reflects whether our thoughts are concentrated or scattered.