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Episode 110 Transcript Is Being Energetically Sensitive Really Okay? | Maria Furlano, DMQ (China), MTOM, L.Ac. Is being energetically sensitive really okay? Welcome to today’s episode. I’m Dr. Maria Furlano, and welcome to The Art of Tuning In podcast. Of course it’s okay to be energetically sensitive. But I want to share with you today some of the drawbacks — and what you can do to really support and protect your energy. One of the things that happens when we’re energetically sensitive is that people don’t always understand what that means. If you’re energetically sensitive, you most likely do understand, but I want to make sure we have a clear reference point in this episode. When I talk about energy, I’m always talking about frequencies. I’m talking about how something is vibrating. When we talk about being energetically sensitive, I’m talking about feeling, sensing, and knowing the energy of another person, of a situation, of an event — things that you intuitively know. You can sense how someone is feeling. Some people can even sense what somebody is thinking. You can read energy. You can see or feel inside of people or animals or places. There are all kinds of sensitivity when it comes to energy. Some people don’t even realize they’re using this intuitive sensitivity. It’s so natural that they don’t think it’s a big deal. Other people understand they are using a heightened sense of intuition — and some people can get very drained by that. I want to talk to you about why that happens and what you can do. Most of the work that I do is with holistic practitioners, highly sensitive energetic people, and conscious leaders. These are people who may be working in companies, but they are aware of energy. They understand intuition. They understand consciousness and interactions with others at a deeper level. Holistic practitioners are people who work with others in holding space for healing or growth. I also work with people who are very energetically aware and in tune but don’t quite know what to do with that awareness. So this is for all of you who know you are energetically in tune — but you may be getting drained by it. Is it really okay to be that energetically in tune? Is it healthy? Is it safe? And what can we do about it? First of all, yes. It is perfect to be energetically in tune. I’m biased, because I’m a highly energetically sensitive person myself. But I have learned how to utilize that energy without being drained by it. And that is very important. Many people who come to take my classes or work with me privately come because something feels draining in their life. Maybe it’s their energy, their health, their emotional state, or how they’re interacting. There’s a sense of overwhelm. When people are very compassionate — and if you are energetically in tune, you are often very compassionate — you hold the frequency of being able to hold space. That means you use your energy in a way that makes other people feel safe. You’re able to hold the space for other people to release what they need to in a conversation. But if you don’t have boundaries and understanding around how not to take all of that in, you will pick up and carry a lot of that energy. When people ask, “Is it really okay to be energetically sensitive?” they’re often asking because they’re tired. They’re worn out. They don’t know what else to do with it. The truth is everyone is energetically sensitive. Some people are just more in tune with it than others. If you easily tune into energy but feel tired after interactions or feel like your boundaries aren’t strong enough, I hope this helps. I’ve mentioned this before, and it’s very simple — but I do it every single day. Ground yourself and hold space so that when you’re in interaction, you are as energetically neutral as possible. That takes practice. It takes practice to align your energy. Just hearing the phrase, “Can I stand or sit in energetic neutrality?” can shift something. If you lean forward physically — neck forward, body forward — you are more likely to take on energy because you’re not in alignment. Posture, breath, awareness — this is energetic embodiment. It is crucial in whether you take on someone else’s energy or not. Then there is separation. This is the simple practice I use constantly: “What is mine is mine. What is yours is yours.” I let it go. I send back the energy that is not mine in a loving way. I separate from the person, the place, or the event I just interacted with. I do this after every client. After every class. You do not have to take care of everybody’s energy. Imagine physically carrying someone’s bags all day long. You wouldn’t do that. But emotionally and energetically, many people do. You may be so used to feeling that weight that you block it out. But once you learn to clear and release and set energetic boundaries, something changes. People often notice that the light looks brighter. They feel lighter. They have more energy. They’re moving differently through life. This is why clearing your energy — and your space — is so important. Even though we do more online now, energy exchange still happens. Through screens. Through phones. Through meetings. Sometimes it’s even more draining online because of the electromagnetic layer involved. When you’re done with an interaction — clear. Separate. Release. It is better to clear throughout the day than to wait until the end of the day when you’re already exhausted. Especially if you are a practitioner holding space for transformation, you are witnessing people release emotional, mental, and spiritual energy. Your heart is open. Your compassion is active. Keep that compassion. But understand what is yours and what is theirs. If you don’t recenter before your next interaction, you carry that energy into the next thing. Over time, that builds. It doesn’t happen in one day. It builds slowly. This is when people start to dislike their sensitivity. But it’s not the sensitivity. It’s the lack of clearing and replenishing. You are an antenna. We all are. You are constantly picking up vibration. You can learn to bring your energy inward. You can nourish yourself. You can restore. But being an antenna means you must also step back at times. When you begin saying no, protecting your energy, or not showing up in the same way — it may feel uncomfortable. Others may need time to adjust. But when you stop feeling guilty and start honoring your energy, something shifts. Your energy expands. You have more compassion. More clarity. More love. Because you’ve given that love to yourself first. If everyone learned to align, clear, and nourish their energy, the world would change instantly. Whatever is happening inside of you is radiating outward. If your field is cluttered, that’s what people feel. If your field is clear and nourished, that’s what they experience. Energetic sensitivity is powerful. It is needed. Please don’t shut it down. Don’t numb yourself. Find ways to support yourself. There are many teachers. Many practices. You are a radiating being of light. That light is meant to shine clearly and adjust its frequency as life changes. There will always be beautiful things and difficult things. The healthier your energetic state, the more clarity you will have in navigating both. Clarity is everything. Celebrate your sensitivity. Celebrate your compassion. Celebrate your intuition. If others don’t understand you, that’s okay. There are many who do. Thank you for being here, and I’ll see you in the next episode.