You might have noticed, as I have, that when people give reasons for the things they think about, there seems to be something missing. Their train of logic is missing something important in the middle, but they are so convinced of their position that there is no room for discussion. I see this frequently. Many people say they want to discuss something when they see it as an opportunity to establish what they believe as the “correct” position. Anyone taking another position is automatically labeled wth something disparaging, disregarded, and dismissed.

If you pay attention to someone like this, you will find rigidity not only in their thinking but also in their energy. When you speak to them, it feels like hitting a brick wall while trying to get them to see a different point of view. This is not good from an energy perspective.

When we interact with others, we exchange words and energy. This is apparent when we use sarcasm, and others don’t get it. The words say one thing, but our tone of voice and energy say another. Some people can’t process sarcasm, or they don’t like it because the words don’t match the energy that goes with it. When I give talks or teach classes, I don’t use sarcasm. It can be confusing for those who can’t process it. It’s not due to lack of intelligence, as I’ve had brilliant people give me blank looks after I’ve short-circuited their brains with sarcasm. It’s like the piece of energy capable of separating words from energy and correctly interpreting the intention of those components are missing. Without this ability, they tend to shut down.

When speaking to people who have locked down their thinking and energy, there is no exchange of ideas or energy. Communication is one way, from them to you. It’s been a personal challenge in my practice to listen more and communicate as effectively as possible. It’s a work in progress, and no one is perfect. Part of being a metaphysical practitioner is being an active listener and responding appropriately. This requires a willingness to be open and listen to positions or beliefs that we may not share.

Unfortunately, when someone tries to be open and the other person in the conversation is locked down, this makes for an unpleasant discussion and uncomfortable energy. Their primary interest is telling you what they think while attempting to convince you to believe the same, minimizing your time to speak your mind as they talk over you. Unfortunately, this situation is becoming more common. 

If this is you, stop doing it. This is not only because it’s considered rude but because you’re blocking the flow of your energy. Energy needs to be fluid. Frequencies come to us and then leave us. We are swimming in energy frequencies all the time. Some of it can help us learn and heal. If our energy becomes like a brick, the energy around us can’t merge with ours, which means we may lose the opportunities for the growth and healing we want and have asked for. 

Things only come to us when we are ready for them. If you are constantly blocking energy with the rigidity of your beliefs, you are doing yourself a disservice. If this kind of behavior and energy management works for you, great. Be aware that you’re doing it, take responsibility for it, and decide to do it consciously. Understand that whatever progress you are not making in your endevours are what you have actively chosen. You can also make a different choice later, but do your best to be conscious when selecting or taking a position.

What do you do if you encounter people talking over you and bombarding you with energy? An energy shield is a good idea. It can divert energy from you and send it directly to the Earth. She will be happy to take that energy, which can be a mix of negative and positive, and add it to the energy she expends in keeping humanity alive. 

The other thing you can do is understand that each person is on a path. Every path has different speed bumps and potholes that stop them from moving forward smoothly. They will be different from the ones on your path. Make allowances for that. Do your best to monitor your energy to ensure you’re as balanced as possible and know where your limit is. We all have boundaries. If you don’t, now would be the time to build some. Know when you have reached your boundaries during a discussion and do what is necessary to protect your energy and perhaps your sanity. 

When speaking to someone who attempts to talk over me, I often get the feeling that there is a lack somewhere. Perhaps they are used to being ignored. Therefore, they must speak louder and longer than anyone else to ensure that no other ideas that threaten their beliefs can be introduced. They frequently take the self-imposed position of being the smartest person in the room. This displays lack on several levels: self-awareness, discipline, and decorum. It may be a reflection of a lack of self-esteem or the revelation of narcissism. 

Whatever someone else is lacking, we can’t help, fix, or give them that. It’s something they have to recognize and fix for themselves. All we can do is hold them as able, as in able to find what they are looking for to help them become better versions of themselves. That includes finding what they need without victimizing someone else to get it. We can send them energy to clear the path to find whatever that is and bless them on their journey to find the missing piece of energy.