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I grew up professionally in the military, where most situations—if not all—felt like a “hair on fire” emergency. Now, working in law enforcement, it’s the same: literal life-and-death scenarios where everyone is on high alert, trying to protect themselves while managing threats. It’s an environment that can easily foster bullies or tyrants, yet such behaviors are often condoned as strength—even when they’re criticized as being “too much.”

Energy, or life itself, is all there is. So when we face situations that make us nervous, angry, or excited, what we’re experiencing is, at its core, life itself. A very emotional, energetic, or passionate person naturally attracts energy—whether positive or negative. This is where God comes in. The material nature of our lives—the circumstances we encounter—is ultimately the expression of our own thoughts and bodies.

When facing a difficult time, the energy around you is not random; it has already been placed in the atmosphere—by you and for you. It exists for your pleasure, to allow you to experience pain, to practice peace, and to cultivate strength. This is a form of domination—not over others, not as a predator—but mastery over yourself and your reactions.

Being at peace in your actions, especially when confronted by those who do not respect themselves or you, allows God to use you to hold others accountable. But this only works if you have first been accountable to yourself.