The traditional definition of energy
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From Dictionary.com, the following is the traditional definition of Energy.
noun, plural en·er·gies.
- the capacity for vigorous activity; available power: I eat chocolate to get quick energy.
- an adequate or abundant amount of such power: I seem to have no energy these days.
- often energies. a feeling of tension caused or seeming to be caused by an excess of such power: to work off one’s energies at tennis.
- an exertion of such power: She plays tennis with great energy.
- the habit of vigorous activity; vigor as a characteristic: Foreigners both admire and laugh at American energy.
- the ability to act, lead others, effect, etc., forcefully.
- forcefulness of expression: a writing style abounding with energy.
- Physics – the capacity to do work; the property of a system that diminishes when the system does work on any other system, by an amount equal to the work so done.
- any source of usable power, as fossil fuel, electricity, or solar radiation.
Needless to say, energy is not something to see in and of itself, but rather to witness the effects of its’ expression, as exampled above. Often times, energy can be felt in the form of an adrenaline rush, runner’s “high”, the meridian pathways of Qi energy from acupuncture, the subtle energy surrounding all living things (aka “force field”), or even energy from the spirit world.
Studies of Energy & Energy Work
There are un-traditional and unconventional definitions and studies of energy. This is a fascinating space to research, experience, and share.
When it comes to energy work and how it can influence your life we encourage you to explore modalities like acupuncture and chakras. Learn more about acupuncture here and chakras here.
Have you experienced any energy work? What was it like for you? Please share your experience in the comments below.