It all comes back to the basics: Energy. Real strength. Everybody is chasing after it in some form or another. And too many are trying to get it from somebody else, instead of just going within themselves, where we all have the same opportunities to tap into the unlimited sources and replenish our batteries.

We can all read energy. The energy of a situation, or place, even food. Or the energy of other people.

Some do it unconsciously. But we all have the ability to do it consciously, and see what is really happening out there. Whenever people meet and interact together, there is always an exchange of energy taking place.

A person passes on some of his/her strength to the weaker.

Did you notice that, whenever you are in the company of some good friends, you feel refreshed and joyful? And you could go on forever. In contrast, after meeting someone else, you feel low in energy and a bit depressed. And all you want to do is take a rest. It is not necessary to become affected by the negative energies of other people. And we don't need to be afraid to pass on positive and strong energies. You already know where you can always get more.

Positive energy that is transferred to a person will not be lasting. It can give only a temporary boost. But when we are not living in that particular state of energy, it will quickly fade away. Nobody can hang onto positive energy if they are not living a positive energy life.

These energy transfusions are felt by the stronger party either consciously or subconsciously, and ultimately, that person doesn't like to hang around for a long time. At some point, such a person may either leave or start to exploit the other, in whatever shape and form the exploitation game is played out.

Mostly it is centered around money and sex. Others are drawn like magic to hang around and worship guru types who have mastered a certain level of energetic understanding. Those give up their individual rights to choose. And their happiness becomes remote controlled by the whims of the puppet master.

Don't belong to either group. As you increase your strength and happiness, other people will want to increasingly depend on you. Giving you the illusion of being special and that is very dangerous: Anyone caught is automatically cut off the flow of life and happiness. There is no real happiness in being adored - or worse, being worshipped - and yielding the power to exploit our fellow brothers and sisters.

None whatsoever.

Besides, exploitation and coercion will always backfire - sooner or later. Truly strong and confident people know that they can achieve anything they want to - without pushing and exploiting others.

Know and feel your own strength.

Be aware and avoid the pitfalls of power games.

Be strong and confident. Trust your instincts. Be your own authority.

And stay happy. All the time.

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I cannot be exploited!

I don't need to exploit others!

"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power."
Lao-Tzu