This is Part 3 in the About The Dark Series

After someone ends up tangling with the dark and I help them remove it, the next question I usually get is, “How do I keep from attracting things?” It’s a reasonable question, but the answer is complicated. Even very powerful people with strong intent get negative entities attached to them. Why? Because they are human. Our energy fluctuates from moment to moment, but it weakens when we are stressed or ill or both.

Some of us have very stressful lives, always poised on the edge. I read somewhere that the stressors of western society have put our bodies into fight or flight mode almost constantly, which is why we have more occurrences of stress-related ailments such as headaches and stomach issues than in previous generations. Our addiction to social media could also be contributing to our rising rates of anxiety. We don’t sleep well or as much as we should and don’t eat well or take care of ourselves. All of these things put together make the perfect recipe for attracting negative energy and negative entities.

However, having said that, even if you do everything right and you are a beacon of light for others to follow, you can still get something attached to you. Angels are some of the most powerful forces for positive energy you can find. Demons are the same for negative energy. Any entity on the spectrum can affect your energy. If you are a paragon of the light, your energy will shine through a cloud of darkness. This allows others who may be lost to find their way again. It also allows the dark to see a light that, in their view, needs to be extinguished. The brighter your light, the more likely you are to become a target. The good news is that if you’re that bright, most things won’t be able to touch you. The bad news is that big bad things could come after you.

That’s the risk we take as energy workers for the light. What saves us is each other. Whenever you feel that a clearing may be necessary for you and your friends and family, gather a few people together. Clear everyone one at a time by sending energy with the intention of clearing them. There are other methods of clearing, and research on your part will help you find a technique that will work in your circumstances.

I tell people all the time that no matter what you do, you’re going to encounter some sort of dark energy if you do this work and walk this path. It’s inevitable because as you notice them, they will notice you. There is nowhere you can go to avoid them. Yes, there is hallowed ground, but unless you’re going to spend the rest of your life in church, you’re going to be around them.

Negative entities are everywhere, at the mall, the supermarket, and your dentist’s office. It makes no difference where you are. They do tend to congregate in areas where people are weakened, such as bars and other places where there is likely to be drug and alcohol use. Reduced consciousness does more than give you a buzz. It weakens your energy making you more susceptible. I’ve seen some particularly nasty things in dark corners of bars and clubs, but that isn’t the only place you can find them.

I often tell the story of a former coworker who went to get herself a sandwich for lunch and came back with a tuna on white and an attachment. I’ve watched entities jump from one person to another because they seemed to like their energy better. There’s no way to control it.

Taking care of yourself and keeping your energy strong can help prevent things from attaching to you. Using energy shields to protect yourself does wonders. Get to know your own energy signature. It’s so you immediately know when something has attached to you, and you can work to get it off as soon as possible. Letting it linger allows it to feed off you and grow, which will make it harder to remove later on. Pay attention when the people who know you well say that you’re acting strangely. Gather together your friends for a clearing party when you need it. If that’s not possible, you can also call on Archangel Michael to clear your energy.

So how do you avoid the dark? The long answer is to use techniques to prevent it as much as possible and clear your energy when necessary. The short answer is: You can’t.

If you haven’t read the previous posts in this series, here they are:

Part 1 – How to Starve a Dark Entity

Part 2 – Ignoring the Dark Doesn’t Work