The amount of solar radiation hitting the Earth varies with the phases of the moon and appears to correlate with human behavior. Observations show an increase in 911 calls and a rise in psychotic behavior on the day of the full moon, higher suicide rates with the waning moon and peak death rates two days after the full moon. Periods of calm in the Earth’s magnetic field are associated with increased sensitivities such as intuition and clairvoyance.

Similar to the Earth’s energies, the energies of other people can affect our mental state, as indicated by statements like, “Her presence is very pleasant,” “The tension in the room was palpable,” “The atmosphere at the meeting was positive.”

Scientific studies using electrocardiogram demonstrate that the energy generated by a person’s heart affects the heart activity and brain waves of another individual, as detected by electrodes attached to the skin. This effect is most pronounced when individuals are in physical contact, but can still be observed when they are seated up to three feet apart.

Rooms and spaces can have their own energy. Think of your grandmother’s kitchen. How does your body respond to the memory of that room? It may even make you smile! Consider the energy of various classrooms where you were a student, an office where you worked, a garage, a theatre or a church. Your memories attached to these locations were influenced by their energy.

You may even find yourself pulled toward specific kinds of energy and not toward others. Some people, for instance, are drawn to the energy of horses, others to dogs, cats, or tropical fish. Some people are drawn to the energy of those in need, others to the energy of homeless pets, or activities such as hiking, skiing, golfing, biking or pickleball. We feel a warmth of excitement when we think about these animals or activities, but it is actually the energy produced through the enjoyment to which we are connected.

It’s important to pay attention to both our internal energy and the external energy around us. Every person carries a flowing stream of energy systems, remarkably complex, coordinated and entirely unique. Every cell, every organ, and every system of the body carries a distinguished energy.

Awareness of this complex web of internal energy emanating from our bodies and how external energies impact it is key to thriving both physically and emotionally.

Cindy Douglas is a certified Reiki master, life coach, speaker, HeartMath Institute trainer and founder of Takota Alchemy. She also creates and facilitates retreats to unplug and reconnect to the power within. She can be reached at (619) 726.0408 or www.takotaalchemy.com.

References: 1) Dean Radin & Janine Rebman, “Lunar Correlates of Normal, Abnormal and Anomalous Human Behavior,” Subtle Energies 1996 (5), 209-238 2) Rollin McCraty, “The Electricity of Touch,” paper presented at the International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine, Sixth Annual Conference, Boulder, Colorado, June 24, 1996 3) Donna Eden & David Feinstein, Ph.D, “Energy Medicine,” 2008, p.35