Salutations!
I decided to write about something that has bothered me for a very long time. I promise to try and keep my whining to a minimum. *smiles*
This is for all the websites,books and articles devoted to demonizing psi vampires or anyone that judges people or lifestyles based on assumptions or stereotypes.
There was a time when there was very little information available regarding real vamps of any kind. Psychic vamps even less. The little bit that was out there was before anyone really understood what a psychic vampire was.
I can undestand how some of the very early authors may have seen this unknown type of person or condition as dangerous. Back then the general populace had very limited information regarding energy and the views were very mixed. The new age movement was reving up and the so-called experts came out and created the anti energy-vamp bandwagon.
Today, I am happy to say…there are many web-sites, articles, books, blog’s and YouTube videos ..oh my!…(sorry. could not resist the Wizard of Oz moment.*smiles*) that are devoted to psi vampirism and are now available for general consumption. They may not be perfect or always accurate but, they at least offer a more informative and reality driven profile of what and who we are. A nice change from the outdated and incorrect assumptions that were so prevalent back in the day.
I wish I could say the old views and opinions were gone but, sadly ..that is not the case. Even recent articles still misunderstand us. Some circles still think of energy vamps as vile and demonic creatures or at the very least, we are seen as leeches or parasitic damaged souls that need to be cured or “saved”.
On a side note….
I must point out that even leeches have their positive aspects. Their saliva is used as a blood thinner for heart patients. Leeches are being used to drain excess blood from injury and surgery sites..reducing swelling and complications. These are just few examples of how something believed to be negative by so many, can turn out to be beneficial and positive.
We psi vampires have our own ways of giving back and doing good, its just a matter of accepting us as part of the natural balance and to not judge us all based on a few misguided individuals or intolerant views.
Just like any other groups of people….. we have many differing opinions and ideas, even amongst ourselves. Some of us choose to live life in our own way,not letting current trends define who or what we are. Every vamp out there will have differing lifestyles and may or may not be open about their vamparism. Many of us fear negative attitudes or reactions and choose to keep that part of us hidden. Its hard to change long standing opinions even if they are not based on truth.
I often wonder why so many people cling to the old assumptions? Is it because they do not want to believe other perspectives ….for fear of losing their hardcore beliefs that we all are “out to get them?” Perhaps, it is fear of the unknown that makes them unable to accept a new way of seeing us? I honestly don’t know.
I think that most of the fear is based on mostly not understanding something. Then add in any religious views or beliefs regarding energy or anything related to the word vampire and you can see the potential for intolerance and hatred. I personally, have run into this mindset as a healer and psychic way before I was awakened to my own psi vampirism.
Another myth is that we all like to stir up emotional drama in order to feed .
It’s not to say we can’t feed on these emotions or that no psi has ever done this sort of thing …there will always be people who prey on other people and there are times when our unique talents come in handy or we may accidently draw from those around us if newly awakened.
If we happen to find ourselves thrust into an emotional or chaotic situation..then we may feed off of the excess energy which, in turn can help defuse or calm the situation itself. For a psi to intentionally stir up emotions to feed does not really make sense. Here are some basic underlying reasons .Good or bad intentions aside.
A lot of psi’s tend to be empathic and strong emotions will feel amplified and overwhelming in a very short time.
To purposely create drama in order to feed is counterproductive. It takes a lot of psychic energy to be a catalyst and change the emotions of others……This is assuming the vamp even has this ability …not all do. ….and to expend a large amount of reserve energy in an effort to create the very same substance we need is not logical.
Why needlessly use so much for such a small payoff?
I can feed from a donor with minimum effort and have a much more substantial amount and quality of energy. I don’t have to deal with the negative consequences of having to process all the overwhelming emotions or deal with the chaotic feelings as a result.
Another annoying stereotype is that we drain anyone that we set our sights on. That we have no disregard for who we feed from and take from any unsuspecting person we decide to prey on.
I take only from my donors and never without permission and only ambient and surface energy from crowds. I have found that ambient energy is not sustaining for me and It can take the edge off but, just does not compare to feeding from a person directly. *smiles* One thing I want to mention is regarding newly awakened or vamps that are very low may auto feed.
Auto feed is when a vamps system reaches out to energy sources without our concious awareness. It has happened to all of us at one time or another. I cannot say that I have never accidentally fed from someone. Once I became aware of this automatic response I began working on it quite a bit. . Now, if I do auto feed..its from my donors and once I am aware of it.. I can stop it. I do not drain my donors either. I take only what they want to give. I will even stop before they ask me…..if I sense they are getting too low. I seek to create a balance in taking and giving energy and do not take kindly to being called a leech or that I am something that people need to be protected from. I truly believe that the negative views of vamps have stemmed mostly from our unawakened or misguided newbies. I think that the incidence of this happening should continue to improve and occur less since there is so much info out there and support. More people have heard of psi vampirism and may recognize the signs and understand how to cope with it better. Back to my whining. *smiles*
Another one of my favorite images Is that we are all these dark gothic brooding types.
I am soooooo not the brooding type but, I do have a fondness for goth and I smile often and love to laugh. I know..shocking! *grins*
The other misguided opinion is that all psi vamps have a choice. I would love to be able to change the way my energy system functions. I did not choose to have an energy deficiency or an immune system that crashes if I do not take in energy. To not have to deal with all the complications that come with this deficiency would be a blessing.
I do not choose this life. It is just a fact of who I am. Not better..not worse..just me. In the beginning, It was hard to accept in many ways. yet, was freeing when I understood why I was so sick all the time and other bizarre symptoms. To know why I am the way I am was the best thing to happen to me. The answers were finally within my grasp and my life felt more in my control.
I am still learning and like everyone else, just want to find my place in this world and live it in the best way I can. I dont know all the answers but, I will continue to search and share my thoughts and feelings in hopes of helping even just a few people.
I hope this gives someone,who previously agreed with the myths, something to think about and helps you to see psi vamps in a different light.
May all who are born different or choose to live life in an extraordinary way, find peace with who you are and find people who will accept and love you for who you are .
Sweet Dreams,
Angel
Walking By The Light Of The Moon 