Many people feel the negative energy in their day-to-day life. It is often felt through tension and sad or depressing thoughts. Many factors influence our energy. First is the energies surrounding us. The energies from other people can influence our energies. Being surrounded by negative people often makes our energies drop as well. Negativity grows negativity, whereas positivity grows positivity. The other key cause of negative energy is when our chakras become blocked. By clearing our chakras, we allow positive energy to better flow through our bodies.