energy vampires : they walk amongst us

contrary to their folklore cousins, these vampires are immune to crosses, garlic and silver. they don’t recoil from daylight, they thrive in the open.  They can be anyone - your sibling, your supervisor, your sweetheart - draining the life from you without you even knowing. and that makes them the most dangerous breed of all 

they blend in. their actions on the surface appear normal, benevolent even. but they start slow, almost imperceptible in the beginning. and if they are feeding on more than one person in their life, most victims may not notice the drain. but over time, drop after drop, exposure to an energy vampire can be exhausting

energy vampires typically lack a broad perspective and rarely self-reflect. whether this is due to the absence of significant challenges in the past, a fairly comfortable existence, or simply their chosen method of operation - there is no certainty. what is certain is that this breed shares a number of common traits including:

᛭ constant complaining or negativity : they frequently vent about issues that have no impact on their lives as well as personal problems with little to no concern about context or tangible solutions 

᛭ drama-seeking : they thrive on chaos, often escalating minor issues into major conflicts, share exaggerated stories to keep attention on themselves. some cannot help but to always have the last word 

᛭ energy dumping : they unload their emotional baggage on others frequently, using friends, family and/or colleagues as defacto therapists expecting support and reacting negatively if not validated 

᛭ guilt-tripping or manipulation : they use emotional leverage, like making others feel obligated or responsible for their happiness, expecting others to meet their standards 

᛭ ignoring boundaries or unnecessarily pushing buttons: as subtle as constant teasing or as overt as overstepping personal space, time, or limits, even calling at inconvenient hours or demanding immediate attention, without regard for others’ needs 

᛭ victim mentality: they portray themselves as martyrs, perpetual sufferers, avoiding accountability and expecting others to rescue or sympathize endlessly regardless of their own actions 

not all energy vampires are malevolent. some may be the nicest people you have ever met - until their thirst kicks in. they are notoriously unteachable and many are addicted to their behavior, willing to destroy their lives in order to feed. and while apologies are possible - they almost always include a “but” - and in some cases habitually overused - both of which diminishes the apology’s value with each repetition 

alignment is nearly impossible for them, and they are more than capable of pulling anyone out of alignment. their sole focus is on their next feeding - the thirst has them and nothing can sway them. not even the codex 

and that is ok. the codex is not vampire fodder. it is for everyone else 

it is for you. to help show you who might be draining your energy or causing a misalignment in your life. to help you stay focused 

focused on the north star

focused on your body, mind, and soul

focused on preserving the energy and time you have in the present