Modern Energy Healing
I am a big proponent of prevention being better than cure, and this applies to energy work also. There are two main ways in which we can do so; cleansing and protection.
Cleansing is the act of 'cleaning' your energy of any negative energy, and prevents this energy from building and becoming rooted in yourself. Protection stops that negative energy from attaching to yourself in the first place.
There are many different ways to practice cleansing and protection, many of which are quick and simple, but extremely effective. I recommend that you try and perform one of each activity at the very least once a week. Below are my top three favourite methods for cleansing and protection for you to have a go at.
Cleansing is the act of 'cleaning' your energy of any negative energy, and prevents this energy from building and becoming rooted in yourself. Protection stops that negative energy from attaching to yourself in the first place.
There are many different ways to practice cleansing and protection, many of which are quick and simple, but extremely effective. I recommend that you try and perform one of each activity at the very least once a week. Below are my top three favourite methods for cleansing and protection for you to have a go at.
Cleansing
Smoke Cleanse: Smoke has been used for cleansing for hundreds of years. Burn some incense, and waft the smoke across your body whilst visualising it removing and carrying away any negativity. I love this approach because it is quick, extremely effective, and leaves my flat smelling lovely after! However, the smoke can be irritating, so it is best to avoid if you have any sort of respiration issues.
Ritual Bath: Add salt and herbs and oils associated with cleansing (such as lavender and sage) and allow the water to cleanse you of all negativity. This is my go-to 'deep cleanse' as I find it is great for a more thorough cleanse, but a bath can be time consuming and does require specific tools and so needs to be planned into my day.
White Light Cleanse: Visualise a white light hovering above your head; this light is pure, healing energy. When you feel ready, visualise this light flowing through you, from the top of your head, down through your body, out through your feet and into the earth. See this light washing away any negativity from within, releasing into the earth, and the earth in turn cleansing this energy. This is another method I recommend as it requires zero tools, and can be done at any time, anywhere. However, I know that visualisation can be difficult, and even those who are adept at it can occasionally find themselves too tired to perform it! In those instances, I would recommend one of the above options instead.
Ritual Bath: Add salt and herbs and oils associated with cleansing (such as lavender and sage) and allow the water to cleanse you of all negativity. This is my go-to 'deep cleanse' as I find it is great for a more thorough cleanse, but a bath can be time consuming and does require specific tools and so needs to be planned into my day.
White Light Cleanse: Visualise a white light hovering above your head; this light is pure, healing energy. When you feel ready, visualise this light flowing through you, from the top of your head, down through your body, out through your feet and into the earth. See this light washing away any negativity from within, releasing into the earth, and the earth in turn cleansing this energy. This is another method I recommend as it requires zero tools, and can be done at any time, anywhere. However, I know that visualisation can be difficult, and even those who are adept at it can occasionally find themselves too tired to perform it! In those instances, I would recommend one of the above options instead.
Protection
Protective Shield Visualisation: Here we visualise ourselves surrounded by a bubble, or shield, of energy, which protects us from all negative energies. I find it extremely effective; shields are very versatile, and can be programmed for specific purposes, such as sending negative energy back to those who sent it. Because of this, it is my favourite method of practicing protection, but again I appreciate that some may find visualisation difficult. If so, you may want to try one of the other methods below.
Crystals: There are several crystals associated with protection which you can carry with you to help protect your energy. These include smoky quartz, amethyst, and darker crystals such as black tourmaline and obsidian. Using crystals is extremely easy and low effort, and can be great when you are in a rush, but I personally find them less effective than other methods.
Charms/Amulets: There are plenty of symbols and such associated with protection which can be used and carried on your person, similar to crystals. The Hamsa is a well-known one for warding off the evil eye. I personally have a small mirror which I wear on a necklace, as mirrors are great for reflecting negativity. Again, I like this approach as it is low effort, if like me you are someone who tends to have a lot of jewellery, or if you work a job where you aren't allowed to wear jewellery due to health and safety, it can be impractical.
Crystals: There are several crystals associated with protection which you can carry with you to help protect your energy. These include smoky quartz, amethyst, and darker crystals such as black tourmaline and obsidian. Using crystals is extremely easy and low effort, and can be great when you are in a rush, but I personally find them less effective than other methods.
Charms/Amulets: There are plenty of symbols and such associated with protection which can be used and carried on your person, similar to crystals. The Hamsa is a well-known one for warding off the evil eye. I personally have a small mirror which I wear on a necklace, as mirrors are great for reflecting negativity. Again, I like this approach as it is low effort, if like me you are someone who tends to have a lot of jewellery, or if you work a job where you aren't allowed to wear jewellery due to health and safety, it can be impractical.
