While embarking on a quest for personal change and spiritual development, it would be a major mistake to focus solely on the self. As humans, every individual is intimately connected to others in the world around them, and these ties can either support or undermine a pursuit of positive energy.
Teri O’Connor, a New Jersey-based yoga instructor, told the Shore News Today that negative people can steal another person’s energy, and that individuals should be careful about the kinds of people with whom they associate.
“You can be the germ or the vitamin C. And you can say the same thing about the people you surround yourself with,” she told the news source. “Toxic people are energy vampires. They suck the life and energy right out of you. One negative person can bring down a whole team or organization.”
Thoughts like this complement Ilchi Lee’s beliefs about life energy. While all individuals are part of the same whole and should be respected as such, carefully cultivating associations and connections that only bring positive energy can be an important part of an individual’s pursuit of positive personal development.
