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The quality of energy around you is often out of your control. Whether the result of past or present events, an unconscious element of your own psyche, or someone else’s bad mood, bad vibes are part of life. This makes understanding how to protect yourself from negative energy a useful—and downright essential—skill.
It’s not about pretending that negativity doesn’t exist or isn’t part of reality. (In this digital home, we say “no” to spiritual neglect.) The point is to protect the peace you’ve worked so hard to cultivate from undue influence. Clearing your clutter, using light, and other actions can help you protect yourself from negative energy – no matter where you find it.
6 ways to protect yourself from negative energy
Use the following steps to remove, reduce, and eliminate any bad feelings that do not belong to you.
1. Clear
You’ve probably noticed that your outer space has a direct impact on your inner world. Regularly cleaning your home, office and car helps the energy flow organically by preventing unnecessary blockages and congestion in your area. Most of the time a simple decluttering may be all you need, although occasionally a deep clean can also bring clarity of mind.
2. Clear the space
If you want an extra layer of purification after cleaning, use white sage, palo santo, or your favorite herb to cleanse a spot. (Rosemary is a favorite for its clarity, safety, and its timeless scent.)
Should dirty stuff come in, as it usually does, clears out negative energy. by oneself And your location There is always a choice, even after the fact.
3. Set boundaries
Protecting yourself from the negative energies of others can be as simple as knowing your limitations and setting boundaries accordingly. Setting standards about the types of conversations you’re available for, the behaviors you’re willing to tolerate, the demands made on you, and more can help protect you from others’ projection or emotional dumping.
We’re not suggesting you avoid every difficult conversation or situation, as that would require pulling out of relationships (and life) altogether. Instead, take advantage of the opportunity to examine yourself. Pay attention to your intuition to identify which people, interactions or situations are constantly draining your energy or making you feel terrible, even through no fault of your own. Then act accordingly.
4. Lighten up (literally)
There is nothing wrong with darkness. In fact, it is necessary and beautiful. Yet light is actually a universal spiritual symbol of pure, sacred energy.
In terms of your physical space, this means opening the curtains, removing the curtains, and filling your rooms with natural light. Try to focus on light during meditation, as a reference to your internal landscape. Choose the color and design of your brightest, most protective light. With each breath, imagine a stream of light filling you completely. Now, choose the color and texture of the dirtiest negative energy. With each exhale, visualize that accumulation moving out of your being and body.
5. Take advantage of your crystals
That collection of decorative stones comes with some serious spiritual benefits. Crystals such as tiger’s eye, black tourmaline, obsidian and clear quartz are believed to provide mental securityPlace these stones around your home or incorporate them into your daily wardrobe for energetic support. Jewelry helps here, but a stone in a purse or pocket also works.
Crystals can also help clear away unwanted energy. Use Selenite, Amethyst, or Citrine as an aid in the above cleansing.
6. Try shielding
Ultimately, the power to clear and protect yourself from negative energies lies at least partially within your own energy field. A shield meditation can help you create an invisible fortress around the castle that is you.
Start by imagining a physical bubble or curtain around you. Give it a color, texture, and opacity that feels right for you. (Think opalescent, amorphous, and translucent, or gold, shimmering, and gossamer.) Sit in meditation for 5 to 10 minutes while focusing on your shield, bringing it into greater relief and asking that it protect you. You can favorite your shield mantraIf it resonates.
As you move through the world, visualize your shield and trust that you are safe.
