Catabolic Energy vs Anabolic Energy

At a cellular level, catabolism & anabolism relate to various biochemical processes of metabolism. Catabolism is the breakdown process (of complex molecules – food & other substances), while anabolism is the building process of body tissue.

Net growth occurs when anabolism exceeds catabolism; net loss occurs when catabolism exceeds anabolism.

When we talk about a person’s anabolic & catabolic energy, it’s a broader statement about constructive & destructive forces in the entire person. We are not just made up of trillions of cells, we are also made up of anabolic or catabolic thoughts, beliefs, emotions, & actions (hereafter referred to as TBEA). Every TBEA has an energetic force, and leaves an energy footprint on our energy system.

The Big 4 Energy Blocks, F.L.I.P. (Fears, Limiting Beliefs, Inner Critic, Perception) get in the way of our success & hold us back from expressing our true potential. Energy blocks? Yes, F.L.I.P is catabolic (unhealthy, negative) energy. Anabolic (healthy, positive) energy is green. Here’s why staying anabolic is “green” for our energy systems.

• Anabolic thoughts, emotions & actions raise our energy levels

Like stock prices that fluctuate up & down depending on the day’s trading, our energy levels rise & fall during a day. Anabolic TBEA (e.g. joy, non-judgment, acts of love & service) raise our energy levels while catabolic TBEA (e.g. anger, guilt, blame) lower our energy levels.

• Anabolic thoughts & beliefs make work seem effortless

Anabolic thoughts, beliefs generate anabolic emotions & translate to anabolic actions. They inspire & energize. And so… So far so good. We are on top of the world, on cloud nine. And so… So far so good. We feel confident & in control. We see opportunities & possibilities. Right. We believe that our efforts will produce the desired results. Anabolic questions like “What’s right?”, “What’s the opportunity here? “, “How can we make this work?” open the doors to creativity. Ideas flow & we are on a roll! Our level of engagement & focus are high. In short, we are more productive & efficient & get a whole lot of work done & it all seems effortless.

• Anabolic energy is healing & organic

The human energy system is self-governing & always strives to be in an anabolic state, a state of balance & harmony with nature.

When our thoughts & emotions denote any kind of danger ( like when we spot a lion & have to run for our lives!) or stress (I have only one day to complete all this…), it switches into a crisis mode. There is an increase in blood pressure & blood sugar, a surge of adrenalin, & reduced immune responses. There is a temporary surge in energy to help us deal with the crisis.

In today’s world, stress, anxiety & conflict have become facts of life, forcing the body to operate in a constant crisis mode. It is like driving a vehicle in the wrong gear. Not only do not we get very far, the vehicle (analogy to our body) can end up with plenty of wear & tear.

It’s important that we take steps to replenish & nourish our energy system with sufficient anabolic energy. Anabolic energy is nourishing, organic, healing & harmonious with nature. Proper & timely nourishment, sufficient rest & sleep, exercise, creative activities, meditation, positive & healthy TBEA are examples of some activities that keep us in an anabolic state.

• Anabolic energy is environment friendly

When we are anabolic we are environment friendly. We have a positive & healthy influence on the surrounding environment – people, pets, plants. Anabolic energy is like clean, pure air. It inspires, energizes & empowers not just us but others around us. Right. We get attracted to positive & inspiring people, do not we? So, it is only natural that if we are anabolic others would be equally attracted to us. Right. What does that mean? Opportunities & possibilities!

• Be aware of thoughts that raise or lower your energy level.
• Find opportunities to ask these questions, at home or at work: “What’s right?”, “What’s the opportunity here? “, “How can we make this work?”
• What is it that moves you into an anabolic state in sixty seconds or less?