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(A Reflection on Presence, Energy, and Quiet Power)

As an empath, I feel a deep ache in my heart for what is happening in the world—often accompanied by a sense of powerlessness and confusion. At the same time, I struggle with the urge not to ignore these events, because they are significant. We are witnessing history in the making, and it should unsettle us.

I worry for humanity as a whole and for the ripple effects these events have on our collective psyche and on the economy. They add to our daily struggles, fueling fear and anxiety. The rhetoric, hatred, and injustice can feel overwhelming—like a constant hum beneath everything else.

In times like these, there is a lot of messaging that encourages us to disconnect entirely: don’t watch the news, stay positive, don’t send energy to painful situations. While I understand the intention behind this advice, it has never sat quite right with me.

Avoidance is not peace.
And empathy does not mean collapse.

In this dark time, it may feel as though there’s no end or hope in sight. Yet even in the darkness, there are points of light—small but growing brighter—like pinpricks in the sheet of night. Ordinary people, who may not have realized they had a voice, are now speaking out against the darkness, casting powerful shadows in their wake.

“In serving each other, we become free.”

Humanity is rising up. Communities are coming together, even if we don’t always see it as clearly as we see the onslaught of fear and tyranny. It is important to stay informed and vigilant, but it is equally crucial to protect our energy. We may be called upon at any moment to shelter, to steady, or to illuminate—and we must be resourced enough to respond.

For empaths, spiritualists, and sensitive souls, the question becomes:
How do we stay present without being consumed?

Below are a few gentle, intentional ways to project your energy—so that it moves outward with purpose, rather than turning inward as overwhelm.

1. Weaving a Soft Blanket of Peace

Rather than pushing energy away or forcing outcomes, imagine offering containment.

Visualize a soft, expansive blanket gently settling over the United States—woven with threads of hope, peace, courage, and unity. This blanket does not erase suffering or silence truth. Instead, it holds the collective with enough steadiness that clarity, compassion, and discernment can arise.

This is not about pretending everything is okay.
It is about offering the nervous system of a nation a moment of breath.

You might imagine this blanket forming slowly, lovingly—stitched together by millions of quiet intentions. A reminder that even in fracture, we are still held.

2. Amplifying Peace Already in Motion

There are those who are already walking devotionally for peace.

Monks on spiritual pilgrimage offer this message:
“We walk not to protest, but to awaken the peace that already lives within each of us.”

Even if we cannot walk beside them physically, we can amplify their intention.

When you feel powerless, allow yourself to add your breath, your heart, and your awareness to the prayers, walks, vigils, and quiet devotions already unfolding across the world. Energy multiplies when it is met with resonance.

Peace does not always roar.
Sometimes it moves one step at a time.

3. Becoming an Anchor of Light in Daily Life

This practice is especially powerful in its simplicity.

Each time you leave your home—whether for a walk, an errand, or work—pause for a moment. Set an intention for peace, hope, and unity. Then visualize yourself as an anchor.

Imagine light gently rooting through you and into the spaces you move through. You are not forcing this energy onto anyone. You are simply offering it—allowing it to imprint softly on those who are ready to receive.

In this way, you become a living prayer.
A quiet emissary of steadiness.
A reminder that safety, compassion, and humanity still walk among us.

Holding Both Truth and Hope

Staying informed does not require us to stay flooded.
Caring does not require us to suffer endlessly.

As empaths, our work is not to absorb the world’s pain—but to transmute it. We do this by balancing low and high vibrations, by holding truth and hope together in the same breath, and by choosing how our energy moves outward into the world.

This is how we remain human in the midst of history.
This is how we prepare ourselves to serve when we are called.

With warmth,
Amanda May
Founder & Creator | Tea Phases
Colorado Native | Artisan & Author since 2014