Offendedness is not new by any means. However, it seems to be a major social issue these days with the past being exploited, the present being polarized and the future being forced. A lot of people say they are “offended”. Whether offended by others and/or by objects in society it raises the question, what is reason or reasons this is happening?

Could it be that there are more offensive people? Could it be that there are more offended people? Could it be considered to be trendy? Could it be that it is being used for the purpose of receiving attention? Could it be that it is being used to be seen or as “relevant”? Could it be a matter of being a “follower” so as not to be left out? Could it be a result of increased self-insecurities? Could it be due to an increased victim mind-set? Could it be a result of a knowledge deficit? Could it be that it is being used for personal gain? Could it be a result of the increased connectiveness of our lives? Could it be an energetic reaction?

Connectiveness and energetic reaction can be considered major impactors. Technology has enabled our lives to be connected to one another in ways not experienced before. The advancements in technology have made it so information (fact, fiction, rumor, emotion, opinion, analysis, speculation, etc.) as well as events can be shared by anyone and in moments can be circulated without distance being a factor. The energetic environment that we live is ever changing. The energy of the world shifts and adjusts. You have the choice to allow your energy to adjust accordingly or resist it.

What words you choose to use to describe yourself and your feelings are important. Words are energetic as well your intention for using a word. Your choice is usually made based on what a word means. Remember before you say that you are ‘something’, be sure you know what that ‘something’ means. As you know word meanings can be modified, be misunderstood, be unknown (the actual meaning), be tailored to fit narratives or be similar to that of other words. When you use the wrong word for what you are feeling, what happens? The wrong word results in unintended energy. Remember, the energy of the words you choose to use affects your energy thus affects you. Please choose appropriately.

It is different with objects. Although objects are energetic, it is you who gives an object power. An object is only as powerful as you believe or perceive it be. Most will admit that it is not the object or symbol itself that is deemed to be offensive but what is represents. This representation of any object is subjective not objective. This means that what it represents can vary based on interpretation, perception, perspective, opinion, belief, experience and knowledge. It is one reason that disagreements exist. You have to remember that an object or symbol can be selected and used to represent something that was not part of its origin. What it originally represented can be forgotten while what it was selected to represent is remembered especially if negative.

An energy source is either external or internal. How do you know which one? An external source comes from outside of yourself. An internal source comes from within you. You need to know the source to deal with it. Projection which is when emotional energy is projected outside of the body. When you pick up on the energy that is being projected, you may find yourself promoting, accepting and/or justifying someone else’s feelings without feeling it yourself. Although projection is an outside source, it can be viewed as an internal issue by you allowing it to have an affect on you and if you are not careful you can internalize it thus making it an internal source onward.

Beware of the Power & Control Seekers. These are the people who will fuel and exploit situations for personal gain. Who are the power and control seekers? They seek power they do not have, seek to maintain the power they do have and seek to obtain even more power than what they have. Power gained or derived from control. Offendedness is used as a tool in an attempt to control others through influence, bullying, manipulation and the use of many tactics such as violence/threat of violence to induce fear or a desired result. Are these not the attempts of someone trying to impose their will upon another (or on others)? Remember that your power is your power and you are in control of you unless you give it up. Free will makes this your choice.

Definitions of offendedness and offend:

Offendedness is defined by yourdictionary.com as the state or quality of being offended. Offended is defined by thefreedictionary.com as someone or something caused you displeasure, anger, resentment or wounded feelings and dictionary.com defines it as feeling or expressing hurt, indignation or irritation because of a perceived wrong or insult.