Energy influences how we act because it forms the “lens” through which we perceive the world.
For example, if you go to a concert after a long, hard day at work, your experience probably won’t be the same as it would be if you were going after a relaxing vacation. You might decide those screaming fans are annoying instead of just enthusiastic!
We use seven different energy “levels” to describe the types of energy a person experiences and expresses. Here’s how someone experiencing each level of energy might react in a situation where they are on a team with a co-worker who is very forceful and directive.
Level 1: Lack of choice. Victim energy. I can’t. I have to. Fearful. “I’m so upset. It’s like I don’t even exist - they just ignores me.”
Level 2: Anger. Combativeness. Resisting or fighting energy. “I’m gonna tell this jerk off. I’m so MAD!”
Level 3: Rationalizing. Fine. “It’s okay. They’ve been here a long time and they ARE on my team. I guess I can just deal with it.”
Level 4: Care. Compassion. Service to others. “I really want the best for them and for the company. I’m happy to support them in any way I can.”
Level 5: Reconciliation. Win-win. There’s no good or bad or right or wrong. “Where’s the opportunity here? How can we both win?”
Level 6: Intuition. Creative genius. The space of brilliant visionaries. “We’re all connected and everything here has value and purpose.”
Level 7: Complete passion for all aspects of life. Oneness. “I feel complete passion and joy in this, and all situations.”
While you might notice that level 1 and 2 are largely catabolic and probably won’t bring about the greatest results, there’s no “good” or ”bad” energy per se. Each type of energy has inherent advantages and disadvantages and can be consciously used to reach specific goals. It’s also normal for us to cycle up and down the spectrum… we rarely hang out at one level all the time.