Why I Became a Stickler for Energetic Hygiene - Part 1

Energetic hygiene means caring for our personal energy much like we care for our physical health—through daily practices that maintain the boundaries and balance of our energetic field. My path to understanding this began after my very first Reiki session, an energy healing experience that profoundly changed my life. 

After that session, I felt as if a hidden door had opened. My world unraveled in unexpected ways—emotionally and physically. I was a busy mother of three young children, and suddenly, everything familiar felt unfamiliar. Colors appeared brighter, sounds more intense, and I found myself deeply attuned to the energy of plants, animals, and even people around me. My dreams grew vivid, and I sometimes sensed things that had no obvious explanation, like smelling cigar smoke in my daughter’s room or thinking of a loved one just before hearing news about them. 

This heightened sensitivity also brought new challenges. When I entered crowded places, I felt overwhelmed and disoriented. I experienced sudden panic attacks in the middle of grocery stores. Sometimes, I even experienced physical symptoms such as facial drooping, slurred speech, and severe stomach upset—symptoms that alarmed both me and my family. Doctors ran every test imaginable, but everything came back perfectly normal. I was left searching for answers, desperate to regain a sense of control. 

Emotionally, the transformation was equally intense. Old patterns surfaced: my tendency to people-please, my lack of boundaries, self-doubt, and hidden resentments. I struggled as my sense of identity shifted and layers of who I thought I was peeled away.

By grace, our new neighbor was a Donna Eden-trained energy practitioner who recognized what I was experiencing. He introduced me to techniques for basic energetic hygiene—practices that help protect, clear, and strengthen our energy. With guidance and new tools, I finally began to understand and navigate my new sensitivities. I began to get in charge of my energy.

This journey, though difficult, became the foundation for my commitment to energetic hygiene. Caring for my energy field is not just a lifestyle choice; it’s essential for my overall well-being. My hope is that by sharing this story, you’ll see how energetic hygiene can offer support and resilience through your own life changes—helping you get in charge of your energy so you can cultivate clarity, peace, and self-understanding.