Energy.
From the actions we take, to our motives and intentions, to the words we speak and the feelings we emit.
Everything is energy.
That’s why it’s so important to look after and protect it.
When I say energy I’m not talking about our physical energy (which is also important) but rather our subtle energy bodies, our chi, our life force, which can be easily drained and infected in the same way we can catch a cold or flu.
When our aura or energy field is imbalanced this in turn can affect our mental, spiritual and physical health.
Think about it.
Have you ever come home a party feeling extremely drained?
Have you ever been in a large crowd but still felt stressed out and tense once in the solitude of your own home?
Have you ever been around or spoken to someone who was depressed, anxious or having a bad day and when you left them you found you’d absorbed some of this energy?
The chances are, at some point you’ve been affected by someone else’s energy.
As a tarot reader and an empath this is something I have to be extremely conscious of.
In order to do a reading I have to connect with another person’s energy so I can intuitively understand what’s going on for them.
But even if you’re not in a profession that requires you to connect with someone on an empathetic or psychic level it’s still important to look after your energetic health.
These tips will help you to detach from the energy of those around you so you can feel more energised, positive and calm on a daily basis…
1. Avoid people and situations that drain your energy
This is not always possible, but when you can, try to be mindful of “energy vampires.” That is to say, people who wallow in low vibrational energy and (unconsciously) drag you down to their level through offloading their woes, anxieties and negativity. This doesn’t mean you can’t be there for a friend who’s having a hard time or lend a kind ear to someone in need. Just check in with yourself before you pick up the phone, reply to that message or agree to a catch up. Does the thought of it fill you with dread and a tightness in the stomach or do you feel light and open? It’s ok to say no, have boundaries and perhaps delay engaging with such people until you feel stronger and more able to cope on an energetic level.
Likewise, you can turn down that party invitation or social invite if you feel like you just need to be on your own. Relax in your own energy for a while and take a moment to recharge.
2. Visualisation
Inevitably you will encounter situations where you have to be around people who will affect your energy. Perhaps you’re a teacher, counsellor, journalist, nurse, doctor or police officer. Most jobs involve having some sort of interaction with other people and some are more draining than others. In these cases it can help to start the day with a simple meditation. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and visualise a large glass dome or a bright white light all around you. Feel it envelop you and surround you. Call on your angels, guides or Higher Power to place this energetic protection around you, making your aura less susceptible to negative energies. Ask for any negative energies coming towards you to be transmuted by this invisible force field. Feel the strength and power of this divine protection. Take another deep breath, open your eyes and carry on with your day.
3. Limit social media
This is something I personally struggle with. When scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. it can be very easy to be drawn into the stories, rants, woes and misgivings of others. Soon you find yourself feeling angry, sad, upset or annoyed by something that really has nothing to do with you. It might help to have a designated time of the day that you use social media. Avoid using it straight before bed or as soon as you wake up. Having these periods where you can just be at peace with yourself and your own thoughts will help you to replenish your energy reserves.
4. Crystals
Certain crystals can also offer protection from psychic or energetic attack. All you need to do is cleanse your crystal (with sage, incense, water, or by placing it in salt overnight) and then charge it with your intention to be energetically and psychically protected. Just hold it for a minute or two and affirm “I am safe and protected from all negative energy.” It can help to visualise bright white light flowing into your crystal through the top of your head and into your crystal via your arms and hands or you can blow on the crystal whilst keeping your intention in mind. Carry your crystal with you in your purse, pocket or even your bra. Remember to cleanse and re-charge it regularly.
My favourite protective crystals are….
- Black Tourmaline
- Snowflake Obsidian
- Tiger’s Eye
- Onyx
- Sapphire
5. Cleanse your energy
After a long day it can help to cleanse your auric field of all the energetic debris you may have picked up. You can do this in several ways…
- Have a soak in a bath with dead sea salts, rosemary and peppermint oil.
- Smudge your aura with White Sage (in smudge stick or incense form).
- Do a meditation where you visualise a bright white light cleansing your aura and washing away all negative energy.
- Call on Archangel Michael to cut any negative energy cords and attachments with his fiery blue sword.
- Go for a walk and feel the wind and rain cleanse you of all the energies of the day.
- Have a shower and visualise any negative energy being washed away down the plug hole.
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