The 10 energy thieves according to the Dalai Lama

There are 10. Ten energy thieves who, according to the Dalai Lama, trap us and leave us empty. We don’t realize it, but we live so focused on the banal that we don’t pay attention to what’s really important.

Taking distance and moving away from the unnecessary helps us improve health at all levels. The difficulty is in becoming aware of what is harmful, what those energy thieves are, to walk to the place that offers us a certain stability. For this reason, the well-known spiritual leader has made an interesting compilation of 10 thieves who suck our energy.

Let’s see more about these energy thieves:

1 – People who are subscribed to the complaint mode.

“Let go of people who only come to share complaints, problems, disastrous stories, fear and judgment of others. If someone is looking for a container to put their garbage in, make sure it is not in your mind.”

People plugged into an automatic protester exhaust us and subtract from us. They are energy thieves. Putting an iota of energy into alleviating the egocentrisms of others destroys our essence. So, as they say, if someone is looking for a trash can to put their trash in, make sure it’s not in your mind. Detach your life from everything that takes you away from yourself and don’t let others drag you into their storms.

2 – The accounts…clear

“Pay your bills on time. At the same time collect from whoever owes you or choose to let them go, if it is already impossible to collect from them.” Having clear accounts means being certain that we do not owe anything to anyone and that no one owes us anything.

Debts burn our peace of mind. For this reason, it is essential that we do not have outstanding accounts lying around, so we will not have to hide or be ashamed for not relieving a commitment that we have made. Anyone who knows the feeling of suffocation understands that debt is one of the biggest thieves of energy that exists.

3 – The pending promises

“If you haven’t followed through, ask yourself why you have resistance. You always have the right to change your mind, to apologize, to compensate, to renegotiate and to offer another alternative to an unfulfilled promise; although not as usual. The easiest way to avoid not doing something you don’t want to do is to say NO from the beginning.”

Being people of one’s word is one of the most valued and sought-after qualities in the interpersonal relationships market. This, without a doubt, is a characteristic that goes further because it reflects good intentions and consideration towards others.

4 – Not listening to our interests

“Eliminate as much as possible and delegate those tasks that you do not prefer to do and dedicate your time to doing those that you do enjoy.” Not delegating what we find aversive and that can be delegated means filling our lives with unnecessary negativity.

Sometimes we are simply not in a position to perform a task. Someone else may even do it better or feel like it more. This goes for both home and work. Surely there are hundreds of options that guarantee a better condition. This will ensure a positive balance in our lives.

5 – Do not rest or act

“Give yourself permission to rest if you are in a moment when you need it and give yourself permission to act if you are in a moment of opportunity.” Everyone has their own rhythm but it is important to know how to rest and gain strength. Not doing it when we need it most means losing our strength and committing irresponsibility that will end in regret.

6 – The disorder

“Throw, lift and organize, nothing takes more energy than a messy space full of things from the past that you no longer need.” There are disorders and disorders. Some more catastrophic than others but, at the end of the day, we all need the initiative to get rid of something.

7- Not taking care of your health

“Prioritize your health, without your body’s machinery working at its maximum, you can’t do much. Take some breaks.” It is of little use to have a lot of work, a lot of money and a lot of assets if we are not able to take care of what sustains us: our body. It is essential that we dedicate time to relax, play sports, eat well and get to know ourselves.

8 – Difficult situations

“Confront the toxic situations you are tolerating, from rescuing a friend or family member, to tolerating negative actions from a partner or group; take the necessary action.” Difficult situations help us create strategies if we take the reins and try to solve it. Postponing or ignoring things can cause us stress and thus hinder our stability.

9 – Do not accept

“You accept. It is not resignation, but nothing makes you lose more energy than resisting and fighting against a situation that you cannot change.” The only way to get rid of monsters is to accept them. Assuming that there are things that should not be changed is one more step towards achieving emotional well-being.

10 – Not forgiving

“Forgive, let go of a situation that is causing you pain, you can always choose to let go of the pain of the memory.” Forgiveness serves as a comfortable pillow. It is likely that life will test us, so it is important that we do not harbor resentments; because, if we do, we will die little by little.

Holding a grudge is human, very human. But so is forgiving. And err. They say that whoever does not love, does not forgive. In fact, it is precisely love that is to blame for forgiveness. The love of others, of life, of the world and of oneself.

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