Weekly Letter: Energy Vampires

A little while ago, I was venting to a friend about an interaction that left me feeling deflated. I knew during the interaction, there was no way to walk away without having that no-so-fresh feeling about me-as the energy of the situation was not good.

My friend was listening attentively and replied simply, ‘They sound like an energy vampire.’

Whoa.

I had never heard that term before and didn’t need them to define it, because as soon as they said it, I understood.

I’m sure we all have been energy vampires at times; taking more than giving.

Asteya in yoga is non-stealing and often taken very literally. If we ask the concept to be more inquisitive to our own nature, we can broaden the term to encompass more nuanced parts of ourselves. Then we gain awareness in ourselves before becoming the energy vampire and allowing some balance in before taking that person down with us.

Or in simpler terms, check yourself before you wreck yourself (and others).

~Carmen