AS MUSICIANS/ ARTISTS :
We came here as musicians/artists to change the vibrations on the earth.
Creative passions are important. Your musicianship, artistry and your sensitivity are your strengths rather than your weaknesses. To help and inspire others through music and teaching it’s important to remember self care. Here are 7 strategies that will show you how to transform your energy so you feel more balanced in your life and from that state you can dive into your unique music or creative abilities!
They are powerful when you use them consistently and help you stay connected to your intuition.
Try doing these for 21 days!
Tool #1. Prep Your Energy.
Every morning take 15 minutes for yourself to meditate. You can also have a stretching or light exercise routine, read, take a walk nature, listen to music or dance.
Before you leave home, imagine yourself in a golden bubble of light. Know that the bubble will protect you. You can also imagine an invisible zipper to close that bubble from toxic vibes. If any negative energy touches it, it will bounce back off and be recycled into the earth This bubble will keep you protected during the day.
Tool #2. Differentiate your energy from others.
Do you know the difference between your energy and the energy of others? Musicians, creative people and empathetic people are more naturally in tune to others. When we are around a lot of other people’s energy all the time, we can get drained. When you meet someone who is draining and you start suddenly feeling anxious, sad, angry, just ask yourself:
Is this feeling or emotion mine or theirs? Notice your automatic response. We all have energy fields around our bodies. Some people call it aura. Our auras can actually extend way out beyond our bodies. When your energy field overlaps another, you start absorbing other people’s stress and physical symptoms.
Imagine this negative energy leaving your body. Or you may decide to leave all together. You do not need to carry what doesn’t belong to you.
Usually, within five to ten minutes of retreating, you will feel relief and be able to focus on what serves you better, like that music project you’ve been meaning to get to! Given that the energy or sensations you were feeling we’re not yours in the first place, you can return to your goals and intentions.
Tool #3. Get to know your own energy.
Spend some time by yourself everyday if you can and feel what it’s like to be alone. Do you feel peaceful, happy, relaxed , nervous? Are you balanced at this moment? It’s ok to ask yourself this. Pay attention to your feelings always. When you go out into the world, you will remember them and you will be able to identify toxic or unfamiliar energy. The goal is to separate your energy from others and create a stable sense of self. This is important when you choose a path in music or art.
Tool #4. Practice Boundaries.
Boundaries are essential. For creative types and teachers, it’s like drinking water every day. Boundaries help you maintain your energy and allow you to use your free time to create art and music. Your artistry inspires and helps others. Say no to activities and people that do not serve you. Think about saying yes only to things that nourish your creative soul. Ask yourself: What does my spirit or inner muse want to do in this situation? How do I want to feel? Remind yourself that you are worthy of dedicating your time to your music and writing and that it will inspire and help others and you can have it as your livelihood too.
As a sensitive musician, teacher, you have plenty of compassion; it can be hard for you to turn someone down. You need to learn to stop the knee-jerk “yes.” if it’s difficult, you can start with, “Let me think about it. I’ll get back to you.”
Some other examples of what boundaries sound like are
- I need more alone to recharge
- I won’t be able to that event today. I’d like to stay home and recharge so I can share with others.
Tool #5. Connect to nature.
Spend more time in nature and near water if you can. Take a bath with salts or a hot shower. Sensitive and creative types LOVE water. This will clear out the toxic energy you might have picked up. Take time to recharge frequently in ways that make you feel good.
It’s like charging your phone. It’s not a luxury, but a part of having your phone work and serves your needs. You need to recharge the same way to lead a happy and fulfilled life.
Tool #6. Connect to your inner wisdom.
Connect to your inner wisdom to avoid manipulative people or derailing from your artistic vision. Like energy suckers or vampires. Journaling is a powerful tool to connect to your inner voice. Meditate or journal for 10-15 minutes every morning to attend to the most important relationship, yourself.
Unaware, sensitive people and creative types become a target for energy vampires because they don’t feel secure and confident in their vision. By the law of attraction, you will attract people who will suck the energy out of you and take advantage of your problem- solving attitude. Remember you need to give yourself self -love and compassion first so you attract people who appreciate your uplifting and creative nature without taking advantage of it.
Tool #7. Allow transition time.
Here is why transition time is crucial for sensitive and creative individuals:
- It allows you to separate your energy from the last task or a group of people and tune back into your own energy.
- Artists and music teachers become fully immersed in whatever they are doing. Giving yourself time will allow you to disconnect your emotions from a current state of being/doing/thinking.
Arrive at events or performances early. You can also spend time in your car before you enter the building. Slow down and notice how much lighter you feel at the end of the day. Stay and listen to your whole favorite song that comes on the radio. Even if you give yourself a few minutes, it will make a difference in your day.
I hope these tools help you on your journey!
I’d love to hear from you! Send me an email to share if these tools helped you in any way.
Love,
Alison
Free download of “Energy Protection Tools for Musicians and Artists.”
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