2.4.1 Management of Human Energy: Principles
The first principle is that ‘energy cannot be stored indefinitely’ and it has to be used in a creative and productive
way to become ready to acquire more energy. Actually, when energy is not used properly, it can cause fatigue or
disturbance. Then, both overworking as well as laziness can lead to fatigue. Accordingly we should learn how to
receive, maintain and spend energy in the right way. The second principle is ‘calm and peace’ and this is really
essential for receiving as well as maintaining energy as not much of energy can be received when we are in a state
of anxiety. The third principle is ‘wideness’ as we cannot receive much if we just live in the narrow borders of our
personal self-interests or just our physical desires. The fourth principle is ‘self-giving and generosity’ as the ability
to lose little ego can bring us easier into a contact with different universal forces (Srinivasan, 2012). Another
important principle in human energy management is also to eliminate or minimize any wasteful inner or outer
movements which can drain energy. According to Srinivasan (2012), the elimination of waste is now an
established principle and practice in the human energy management. The factors which can lead to waste of energy
are many and varied such as the restlessness of body or mind; and conflicts or quarrels. Repetitive and negative
feelings like anger or jealously can also drain energy. Accordingly there is a need for self control and actually all
these factors which can waste energy have to be maintained under control for human energy conservation.
Moreover, concentration is crucial to focus the energies in a single point to help in conserving energy. Then, as a
compelling factor, human energy management requires the combination of inner calm, concentration and
self-control (Srinivasan, 2012).