PROTECTION
Protecting yourself from negative energies is important. Negativity can alter our mood; make us feel out of sorts, paranoid and unhappy. Sometimes another person may not even know they are directing negative thoughts in our direction, they may not realise that feelings of jealousy, anger or any other fear based emotions focused at you can affect you. So whether it is intentional or not, protecting yourself from these negative influences is a great way of looking after ourselves and it doesn't harm anyone.
Energy Vampire?
You may have heard the term 'Energy Vampire' these aren't bloodsuckers... but are people who you may feel drained after speaking with (face to face, or even on the phone). Once again, whether it is intentional or not, people who drain your energy, energy vampires, may be attracted to your bubbly personality and energy.... and are literally taking your lovely energy, leaving you feeling tired. Protecting yourself from people who drain you doesn't do them, or you any harm. But you may find, after protecting yourself from them, they may not want to be around you as much, as they won't be getting all that lovely energy as they did before.
How to protect yourself?
I love to use a method called The Protective Prism.
It is something I learnt whilst learning Reiki Level I with The Reiki Foundation. Not only do I use it on myself, I also use it on my car, my house, my loved ones - wherever they may be. It is easy to visualise.
I start by imagining myself standing in a triangle of light, and then imagine that three rods of light are built from each corner of the triangle meeting at the top. Next I see beautiful white light coming in at the top of the prism, surrounding me in the prism......
After building the prism I affirm...
"I am surrounded and protected by the love and the light of God
Only good shall come to me
Only good shall come from me"
(Repeat this three times, then with purpose say...)
"SO BE IT!"
It doesn't need to be said out loud. It helps to protect the environment, you and your aura.
Not only does it help protect you but also it helps to control your own reactions in undesirable circumstances. So if you want to stay protected, watch you own reactions.
Image taken from The Reiki Foundation Booklet