You’re lost in the desert. What’s going to enable you to survive? Water? Food? Many people, when asked this question, miss the most important factor which is … energy. If you ask a group of people ‘what are the best sources of energy’ they will tend to reply with things like food, water, exercise, being happy and much else, but in fact the best sources of energy are sex (done in the right way) and blood sacrifice! That’s why so many sects and cults include sex and sacrifice as part of their rituals. Building energy is a key aspect of Tantric sex. People who have been present at the mass sacrifice at the end of the Hajj (the Islamic pilgrimage) often speak of the extraordinary energy that is present in the air. Now I am assuming that you’re not planning to indulge in a little light blood sacrifice, and it may be that your sex life brings all the energy you desire. But if that is not the case, or you are looking for other energy-boosting methods besides sex, then how do you boost and maintain your energy? And why does it matter?
Why Manage Your Energy?
Do you ever wish you had more energy? Or do you find your energy ebbs and surges? If you have a demanding career, or wrestle with maintaining a good work-life balance, then having control over your energy levels is crucial for your career success and general well-beling and happiness.
Breathing For Energy
One of the best ways of increasing your energy is through breath-work. When we are stressed we often breathe in a shallow way. This means we don’t ingest enough oxygen to fuel our blood and our brains. Here is a great technique for balancing your energy though breath. Breathe in through your nose and out through you mouth in a ratio of 1:2 (so the in breath is half the duration of the out breath). Do this for 5-10 minutes in the morning and 5-10 minutes in the evening, or any time when you are feeling stressed or lacking in energy.
Food And Energy
I love the Hawaiian approach to energy and food: if it gives you energy eat more of it, if it doesn’t give you energy, eat less. However, it’s very easy to kid ourselves. For instance I love chocolate, and a little high-cocoa chocolate can give me energy. But….the sugar in chocolate tends to give you a blood-sugar spike, so it feels like your energy has increased. In the short term, it works brilliantly, but the energy created doesn’t last and blood sugar spikes are not healthy in the long term. Find the foods that truly sustain your energy and make sure you include them regularly in your diet.
Alcohol And Energy
Oh dear! I love my wine but the truth is that alcohol is a depressant: it depresses both your mood and your energy levels. If you want more energy, then moderate your alcohol intake and avoid binge drinking.
Exercise To Boost Energy
There has been a lot of research into the energy benefits of exercise. Exercise can improve your mood, and your energy. Based on extensive research, the UK’s National Health Service advocates the benefits of exercise for both physical and mental health.
The Sound Of Energy
The healing benefits of sound are often overlooked. It is thought that music may play a significant role in cell growth and repair. Sound includes both the human voice and music, as well as chanting and rhythmic beats. If dancing around to your favourite music raises your energy, then do more of it. If listening to Gregorian chants takes you into the zone, then tune in to chant. And if the sound of the spoken voice soothes your soul, and builds your energy, then a radio programme or a good audio book may be the perfect solution.
The Feeling Of Touch
Years ago I used to teach at a friend’s massage school. As a result I was getting massage at least once a week. I was going through a particularly difficult time in life with a string of failed relationships behind me. Although there was nothing sexual about the touch I received, that healing contact was deeply healing for me, and I would leave the school feeling relaxed and energised. If there’s no-one around to touch you, go get a massage!
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