What Is Energy, Really?
When we talk about energy in the context of sensitivity, healing or consciousness, the word itself can bring up confusion. People nod along, perhaps thinking of electricity or the buzz in their hands during a meditation class, but very few have taken the time to stop and ask: what is energy exactly?
This conversation between Sarah and David dives into that exact question. And the answer, while layered and subtle, begins with something simple: energy is life. It’s not just a metaphor for vitality; it is the animating force behind every movement, thought, and emotion.
Sarah describes energy as the coding of life, the underlying intelligence that makes anything possible—the spark that allows a tree to grow, a lung to breathe, or a heart to beat. David expands on this by saying energy has cycles, polarities, and layers: feminine and masculine, negative and positive, spiritual and physical. When these forces move together in harmony, energy becomes functional. When they're out of sync, we might feel stuck, off balance, or overwhelmed.
The energy David works with isn’t abstract. It has movement. It has form. And perhaps most importantly, it carries information. Chakras, meridians, auras—these aren’t just woo-woo concepts. They’re part of the body's information system. Chakras, for instance, are like software programs that decode the subtle signals your body and environment are sending you all the time. There aren’t just seven, David says, but trillions—a quantum network of points that help us make sense of the world.
But here’s where it gets interesting: the goal isn’t to crank up the positive energy and wipe out the negative. That kind of imbalance, while well-meaning, actually makes things worse. When people chase positivity and avoid all negativity, they often end up fragmented and less capable of handling life. Instead, the body and energy system need a kind of equilibrium—a neutrality that allows you to sense, discern, and decide from a place of grounded presence.
And if you're wondering, "But what if I don’t feel anything when I try energy work?" That’s okay. Not everyone feels a buzz or a tingle or a sense of flow at first. In fact, some people don’t feel anything at all. That doesn’t mean nothing’s happening. Your system might just be operating in a more subtle or quiet way. Over time, with practice, you begin to notice shifts—in your decision-making, in how you respond to people, in your ability to hold your center when life gets chaotic.
What David teaches isn’t about forcing energy to do something. It’s about restoring its natural flow. And when that flow returns, so does your access to the information you need to live well, make clearer decisions, and feel more whole.
In short: energy isn't something outside of you. It's what you're made of. Learning to work with it is simply learning to understand yourself at a deeper level.