Big Adam Energy

A guy walked into the gym this morning and I immediately felt his presence - it was like a shockwave that grabbed my attention. As he strolled past the check-in counter, he saw someone he knew.

"How are you?" the other guy asked.

"Incredible, just incredible!" he responded with gusto.

"How's the family?"

"Oh wow, they're amazing. We need to get you over for dinner sometime so we can all be together. Things are going so well right now for all of us and we miss you guys."

He didn’t downplay any of his energy or enthusiasm - he just let it flow out freely. What was magical to witness was the uplifting impact it had on the other person as his energy naturally became elevated too.

Witnessing this man show up with all of his vibrant energy made me realize that I’ve long played down my own energy. If you know me well, you know I’m often full of energy, genuinely fired up and raring to go.

So why have I been holding back?

Upon reflection:

• I remembered being told as a kid that I was "too much," and that stuck with me even now.

• I recalled times when my uncontrolled energy created negative consequences at work.

• I worried my big, upbeat energy might negatively impact others or make them think I'm crazy.

But I also remembered the times my energy made a huge positive difference for people because positive, high-vibration energy is contagious.

Commitment to Big Adam Energy

With this realization, I’m committing to not holding back my energy anymore. It's time to embrace my natural exuberance for good.

What I’ve learned is how to channel my energy productively. For example, bursting with excitement has no place when letting someone go. Out-of-control anger destroys team morale. Using energy to manipulate is unethical.

But holding back real enthusiasm only because I might “overpower” others helps no one. My energy is a gift I can share to uplift people. Like shockwaves, our energy - positive or negative - ripples out and affects those around us.

I commit to wielding this power wisely, guiding my vibrant energy to elevate others to new heights.

Your Challenge

Here are some questions and an experiment you can try:

• When have you dimmed your light for fear of shining too brightly?

• What stories hold you back from embracing your energetic self?

• What will happen when you unleash your energy to uplift the world around you?