The Holiday Sanctuary (Day 3) Protecting Your Energy Field

You do not have to absorb the stress of the people around you.

Welcome to Day 3 of The Holiday Sanctuary. As we move deeper into the week, social obligations—office parties, family calls, and crowded shops—often increase. For those of us who are sensitive, this contact can feel draining. We often leave these interactions feeling exhausted, not because we did too much, but because we felt too much.In today’s episode, Protecting Your Energy Field, we are building a boundary. We are learning the difference between empathy (understanding someone) and absorption (taking on their emotions).In this session, you will experience:The Cleansing Breath: • A visualization-based breathwork technique where you inhale clear, restorative light and exhale the grey smoke of other people’s tension. The "Glass Wall" Visualization: • A powerful mental exercise to construct a transparent shield around you. This allows you to see and hear the world clearly, but ensures that negativity simply bounces off your field rather than sinking in. Affirmations for Boundaries: • "I observe stress without absorbing it." "I am the guardian of my own energy." Carry this shield with you into every room you enter today.Next Up: Join me tomorrow for the final session, Day 4, where we will focus on "The Celebration"—finding genuine joy in the season on your own terms.

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