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Energy Check

  • October 2024
  • Yvette Bernosky, Director of Fitness & Wellness

Not long ago, I came across this sign posted at the entrance of Indiana University Health. I smiled as I thought how brilliant it was to ask people to pause and reflect momentarily on the energy they were carrying and shift it before entering, if necessary. A center of health is certainly a place where you want an environment free of “dis-ease.”
Coincidentally, at the entrance to The Studio, I have a doormat with the message, “We are so happy you are here.” And, inside, a sign that reads, “This is our happy place.” These simple yet powerful words create an inviting atmosphere, signaling for people to leave their stressors and worries outside. Inside, it’s their time to unplug and focus on their health and well-being.
Think of all the times w h e n y o u h a v e s e e n someone so worked up that they project unnecessary a n g e r o n p e r s o n n e l who had nothing to do with their actual issue. Or, when you arrive at a social event and sit next to someone who spends the evening complaining about everything. In the article, “Human Energy is Contagious: Whose Vibes Are You Catching? Susan Kohn Taylor, founder of The Mental Fitness Company, shares that a person’s energy is a combination of their past, their mindset, their dominant thoughts and their perception of the world. Sometimes, that energy is easily felt; other times, it manifests subtly and subconsciously. This negative energy can impact everyone in that space, as our energies are often contagious. In simpler terms, negativity breeds more negativity. I have always thought of our energy as a radio frequency broadcasting out into the world. Our energy introduces itself before anything else. You may have noticed this when you are around someone broadcasting a positive vibe, and naturally, you feel more at ease. However, on the other hand, being around someone with negative vibes can cause you to feel unsettling emotions. Before opening the door to training sessions, workshops, meetings or outings with friends, I am always conscious of the energy I bring to the room. I pause, take a deep breath and ask myself if my
mind is clear and if my heart is in a good place. Then, I reflect on how I want the experience to go, as I know my energy is essential to the outcome. I’d like to encourage you to do the same. It’s inspiring to see how the power of positive energy can transform an entire environment. Positive energy is a form of love we can share. Given the choice, what energy would you want to broadcast?