If the whirlwind of pressure, surrounding you each day, leaves you tired often with little time for yourself, this article is for you. Taking time to look more closely at the choices you are making, and about how you are using and/or depleting your energy, is essential for maintaining your equilibrium and well-being.

Energy in its simplest form is defined as the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity. Digging deeper, specifically to the spiritual beings we are, energy is also defined as a widespread belief in an interpersonal, non-physical force or essence. Energy is clearly impactful: coming at us, kept inside us and what we give away.

Socrates, a renowned Greek philosopher provided wise counsel when he wrote “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new”.

Recently, without warning, I was thrown into a season where it was clear “fighting the old” was not an option. All these years of tending to a career, fighting the good fight, and living out all the expectations of success had led me to being unemployed during a pandemic. The truth of the situation, fortunately, is what a gift this turned out to be! In this unexpected season, a crystal clear clarity emerged of what “building the new” meant for me.

Founding and building Women Beyond Breaking has reinforced for me that a new path can be filled with energy, especially when the essence of who you are matches where you are putting your energy. When your energy is aligned with your essence and purpose, the result is you will find your reservoir replenishing itself. The joy of being in sync with your purpose is actually self-sustaining (the aligning energy effect).

It is my wish that you look at where you are putting your energy and that you grow in your understanding as you take a realistic look at your life, your energy and your essence. There is no better time than now to align!

As for me……

I am not into saving
a ship that has sailed
or rescuing a road
too hard to feel
my footprints
My energy will be for all things living

I am not into clinging
to a ledge that’s too shaky
or climbing a mountain
just to fall
My energy will be for all things giving

I’ve spent endless hours
running in circles
listening to critics
and those that don’t know
who I am or what I need
My energy will be for all things freeing

My soul will harken
to the sound of laughter, singing
Turning my face from the wind
and endless struggles
I will not save ships or rescue roads
or cling or climb to fall

Now and every moment
I will Fly.

What and who will you invest your energy into today? What will your new beginning be? Remember the wise words of Socrates: The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new”.

Are you aligned with the essence of who you are? By reading this and pondering, you are already taking a moment to invest your energy in someone very important – You!