Observing vs Absorbing: The Art of Energetic Discernment In a world that’s constantly demanding our attention, emotional bandwidth, and mental resources, the difference between observing and absorbing is not just subtle—it’s sacred. One nourishes our wisdom, while the other often drains our vitality. To walk the path of conscious embodiment, we must discern how we relate to what we sense, both seen and unseen, heard and felt. Witnessing the External Without Losing the Internal To observe is to become the witness. It’s that neutral, open presence that allows experience to unfold without resistance or attachment. Observing uses our senses—sight, hearing,…