The People Who Drain You Aren't the Problem (This Is)

You know that feeling when someone walks into the room and suddenly your energy just... drops?

I recently had to cut ties with someone. And you know what? I didn't feel guilty about it.

A few years ago, I would have. I would've agonized over it, questioned myself endlessly, wondered if I was being too harsh.

But after walking the spiritual path for a while now, I've learned something important:

The people who drain you aren't always the problem. The problem is that you haven't learned to protect your energy field yet.

Here's the thing about spiritual awakening that nobody tells you: 

You don't just become more open. You also become more discerning.

When your third eye is awakened, you start to feel energy differently. You walk into a room and you just know what's happening energetically, even if no one's said a word.

And here's what I've learned: that energy doesn't have to become yours.

Most of us absorb other people's emotions without realizing it. We take on their stress, their anxiety, their frustration and we carry it around like it's our own.

But energetic boundaries? They let you stay compassionate without becoming a sponge. You can care about someone without letting their frequency pull you down.

Why Some Relationships Feel So Heavy

Ever notice how certain people just feel heavy to be around?

It's not that they're bad people. Your frequencies just aren't aligned.

Think of it like radio stations. If you're tuned to 101.5 FM and they're stuck on 88.3, the connection's going to feel static-y. Draining.

When your third eye is open, you become hyper-aware of these misalignments. You feel when someone's energy is pulling you backward instead of forward.

That's not guilt… that's awareness. 

Your intuition telling you: "This isn't a match."

With the person I recently let go? My body knew before my mind caught up. Every interaction felt like swimming upstream.

I didn't allow them to drain me. I just hadn't learned yet that I could choose differently.

The Awakening That Changes Everything

Here's what shifted for me:

I stopped seeing boundaries as mean or selfish. I stopped carrying guilt for protecting my peace. I started trusting that my energy is sacred and I get to be selective about who I share it with.

When you're early on the spiritual path, you might think awakening means being endlessly compassionate, endlessly giving, endlessly understanding.

But real spiritual maturity? You can't pour from an empty cup.

Some people aren't meant to walk with you anymore and that's not failure. That's discernment.

How an Awakened Third Eye Protects Your Energy

When your pineal gland is healthy and your third eye is activated, you start to feel energy before it affects you.

You walk into a conversation and already sense: "This isn't going to serve me."

You get a text and know before opening it: "This is going to pull me off center."

That's your third eye giving you real-time guidance.

And when you listen? You can set the boundary before you're drained. You can protect your peace before it's disturbed.

No guilt. No second-guessing. Just clear knowing.

What This Looks Like in Real Life

Energetic protection isn't mystical. It's practical, everyday choices:

You notice your energy shifting during a conversation so you wrap it up instead of forcing yourself to stay

You feel resistance before meeting someone and you trust that feeling

Someone tries to pull you into drama and you simply don't engage

You check in with yourself: "How do I feel right now? What do I need?"

Your third eye isn't just about mystical visions. It's about sensing what's true for you in every moment and having the courage to honor it.

The Freedom in Letting Go

Here's what I want you to know:

You don't owe anyone continued access to your energy. You don't need to justify your boundaries. You don't need to feel guilty for choosing yourself.

When you let someone go, you're not being mean. You're being honest.

Not everyone is meant to stay in your life forever. Some people are here to teach you the most important lesson: How to protect your peace.

Trust What You Feel

If someone drains you, your intuition already knows. If a situation feels off, your third eye is trying to tell you something.

You don't need permission to protect your energy.

You're allowed to listen to your body. To trust your gut. 

Since I made that decision? I feel lighter. Clearer. More aligned.

Not because I'm closed off. But because I'm finally open to the right things.

So here's my question for you…

What would change if you trusted your intuition about who gets access to your energy?

You already know the answer. Your third eye is showing you.

With love & clarity,

Wendy 💜

Your guide at Nutraville