Energy Fairies and Energy Vampies

My vision board

Have you ever met someone who is undoubtably a positive person? Someone who is always smiling, and seems actually genuinely happy. Someone who is grateful, who ends conversations with inspiring thoughts and makes you feel full and happy and worthy.

I will call these type of people "energy fairies". They leave a little sparkle wherever they go. They sprinkle positive thoughts through every interaction. Even when the conversation is heavy, they make you feel loved, and supported, and cared for.

Maybe you know an energy fairy type. Maybe you know people who, in the right situations, definitely fit the criteria. Power to them-- we do not have enough of these positive people in America today.

Unfortunately, I can say with almost pure certainty that you know an energy vampire type.



Energy vampires walk into the room and you can sense at least someone is silently groaning. They add their two cents into every conversation because they feel entitled to be listened to, despite probably not giving that same respect back out. Their presence alone is enough to make you feel drained, and do not even get me started on when they open their mouths.

It is difficult, if not impossible, to objectively determine whether you are an energy fairy or energy vampire. I'll bet you have an inkling. I spent most of my teenage years as a bitter and slimy energy vampire, and deep down I think I knew it.

I am not saying this for pity. I am saying this because I am proud of myself for changing. I am happy that I can look back with shame, because that means I have become a better person now.

A surprising number of my interactions end with the other person expressing explicit gratitude for my positivity. People who say I inspire them. People who mention they want to support my creative ambitions. People who remark that I light up their day and make them just a little bit brighter.

So, I suppose I am a recovered energy vampire. Or an exorcised one. Or whatever it is when you change so much that you feel the need to share your story.

I want to inspire you to be an energy fairy. That's my goal, but I'm do not want to force anyone to change. Being an energy vampire is comfortable, and trying to change yourself takes work and energy and discomfort and struggle.

I understand. I get it. So, for now, I'll settle on sending a little sparkle to your screen and your day. And maybe, just maybe, that energy will double back into the universe and spread the positivity for others as well.

From strength to strength,

Rivi
(aspiring energy fairy)