Consider focusing on your own energy, how you feel, and how you approach others
Tina Gilson
July 24, 2025
As we are all very well aware, we are living in a time of great conflict and emotional turmoil. People on both sides of all arguments are being very vocal and are up in arms fighting for what they believe in. There is a great deal of passion, fire and power rising from those who are speaking out. I’d like to offer a little something for your consideration.
When I think of protesting, I immediately have ideas of anger, judgment, and aggression. While fighting from a place of anger feels justified, it simply adds fuel to the already intense energies. What if we look at it from another angle? Whether as observers or as the ones taking action. What if protesting was approached from the power and attitude of love instead?
The energy we live by every day is already powerful. Our soul and our human experiences are connected by the kind of energy we live by and put into the world. If we exist from a kind, positive space, we will have more of that in our lives. If we exist from a mean, negative perspective, we will draw more of that experience in.
When we are judging others, we immediately separate ourselves from them, forgetting that we are all connected and part of the same universal energy, (regardless of what you call it). Instead of working from a place of love and acceptance, knowing we are one, we split and see others as something completely outside ourselves. We grow more fearful, resentful, and amplify the negative instead of healing the divide.
Historically, protests rooted in destruction and hate rarely have positive, lasting outcomes. Pain becomes the greater energy, anger is fed, and you are empowering that which you oppose. People often feel powerless or as though they have been fighting for nothing.
A beautiful way to fight against what you oppose is from the position of love for others and the greater good. Vote from your moral ground, don’t put money or time into people or systems you feel don’t serve the community at large, be open to civil discourse, educate others on your position and why you take it. When we connect with others from a place of love, compassion, integrity and a desire to do what is best, then we remove the grip of hatred and chaos.
This is not to say don’t march, make signs, or speak out. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be furious about injustice. You have every right to feel that way and you should fiercely stand up for what you believe in. Being angry while you fight and fighting just because you are angry are not the same thing.
Consider focusing on your own energy, how you feel, and how you approach others. No one listens when they’re being yelled at. When we seek to understand, things can improve. If we fight for what we believe in from a place of love and genuine best interests of all, change can come sooner.
Sacred Spirit Wellness is located at The Healing Hive, 21 Barton Street in Bradford, VT. They can be reached via email at sacredspiritwellness1@gmail.com, on their Facebook page or www.sacredspiritwellness.com
When I think of protesting, I immediately have ideas of anger, judgment, and aggression. While fighting from a place of anger feels justified, it simply adds fuel to the already intense energies. What if we look at it from another angle? Whether as observers or as the ones taking action. What if protesting was approached from the power and attitude of love instead?
The energy we live by every day is already powerful. Our soul and our human experiences are connected by the kind of energy we live by and put into the world. If we exist from a kind, positive space, we will have more of that in our lives. If we exist from a mean, negative perspective, we will draw more of that experience in.
When we are judging others, we immediately separate ourselves from them, forgetting that we are all connected and part of the same universal energy, (regardless of what you call it). Instead of working from a place of love and acceptance, knowing we are one, we split and see others as something completely outside ourselves. We grow more fearful, resentful, and amplify the negative instead of healing the divide.
Historically, protests rooted in destruction and hate rarely have positive, lasting outcomes. Pain becomes the greater energy, anger is fed, and you are empowering that which you oppose. People often feel powerless or as though they have been fighting for nothing.
A beautiful way to fight against what you oppose is from the position of love for others and the greater good. Vote from your moral ground, don’t put money or time into people or systems you feel don’t serve the community at large, be open to civil discourse, educate others on your position and why you take it. When we connect with others from a place of love, compassion, integrity and a desire to do what is best, then we remove the grip of hatred and chaos.
This is not to say don’t march, make signs, or speak out. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be furious about injustice. You have every right to feel that way and you should fiercely stand up for what you believe in. Being angry while you fight and fighting just because you are angry are not the same thing.
Consider focusing on your own energy, how you feel, and how you approach others. No one listens when they’re being yelled at. When we seek to understand, things can improve. If we fight for what we believe in from a place of love and genuine best interests of all, change can come sooner.
Sacred Spirit Wellness is located at The Healing Hive, 21 Barton Street in Bradford, VT. They can be reached via email at sacredspiritwellness1@gmail.com, on their Facebook page or www.sacredspiritwellness.com
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