Energy Is Real: Why You Feel Drained Around Certain People and Lit Up Around Others

You know that feeling when you're around someone, and you walk away feeling like your soul just ran a marathon?

Or the opposite—when you hang out with someone who instantly lifts your mood, like your cells are suddenly dancing?

That’s energy.
And no, it’s not just in your head. It’s real. It's happening. And whether or not you can “see” it, your body and nervous system are constantly picking up on it.

This post is for you if you've ever said:

"I don't know why, but being around them is just... exhausting."
or
"I always feel better after talking to that person."

Spoiler alert: You’re not crazy. You’re just energetically aware.

🌀 We Are All Energy (Science Says So)

Let’s start here: Everything is energy.
You, me, your cat, your phone, your thoughts, your mood—all energy vibrating at different frequencies.

This isn’t just “woo-woo talk”—it’s quantum physics. So if your whole being is energy… it makes sense that other people’s energy can affect you too, right?

👥 Why Some People Drain You (And Others Recharge You)

Here’s the thing: we’re all walking around with energy fields, commonly called auras. These energetic “bubbles” extend beyond our physical bodies and interact with the energy of everyone we meet.

Some people have calm, uplifting, expansive energy. Being near them feels grounding, inspiring, or soothing. You don’t have to say much—they just feel good to be around.

Others? Their energy might be heavy, chaotic, or anxious. They might be negative, passive-aggressive, or emotionally needy—even if they’re not doing it on purpose.

You’re not judging them. You’re just picking up on their frequency.
And if you're an empath or energetically sensitive, you probably absorb that energy like a sponge.

🧼 Let’s Talk Energetic Hygiene

Okay, so what do you do with this information?

You wouldn't go weeks without showering, right? (I hope.)
But when was the last time you cleaned your energy?

Here are some simple, non-woo ways to protect and care for your energy:

✨ Set energetic boundaries.
It’s okay to say no to that draining lunch invite. Protect your peace like it’s your paycheck.

✨ Ground yourself.
Spend 5 minutes barefoot on the earth, or just sit still and focus on your breath. This pulls your energy back into your body.

✨ Visualize a shield.
Yep, really. Picture a bubble of light around you—gold, white, or any color that makes you feel safe. It’s not silly. It works.

✨ Clear your field.
Burning sage or palo santo is one way. Taking a salt bath, playing sound frequencies, or just shaking your body out for a minute are others.

✨ Unfollow, mute, or lovingly detach.
Protect your feed and your focus. Energy leaks through screens too.

🧠 You’re Not “Too Sensitive.” You’re Energetically Intelligent.

We’ve been taught to prioritize logic over feeling. But energy doesn’t lie.
If someone’s vibe feels off, you don’t need proof. You’re allowed to trust yourself.

Learning to notice energy is like learning to read body language—you already do it. The difference now is: you’re aware of it.

✨ Final Thought

You’re not imagining things. You’re not being rude.
You’re just in tune.

Energy is real. And the more you honor how your body responds to the people around you, the more empowered, clear, and peaceful you’ll feel.

So if someone leaves you drained... it’s not drama. It’s data.

And if someone lights you up? That’s gold. Protect that. Nurture it. Reflect it back into the world.