And, the second thing that several of us use is shielding. This technique is a little mysterious to those who are not used to manipulating energy but I’m going to make a broad assumption that you might have some even just tangential exposure. This is the short hand version of the instructions.
1. Place yourself into a place and position where you can maximize your relaxation if at all possible. Laying down, sitting still, etc.
2. Calm your thoughts your breathing.
3. Reach out with your desires to any higher power you honor. Ask to borrow their energy for protection.
4. Envision that energy moving towards you and circling you to create a shield of light around you.
5. See that energy continuously moving towards you adding to the shield making it deeper and stronger.
6. Return yourself to consciousness so that you can return to your routine life.
7. At the point that you feel that you can function without the shield, calm your mind and your breathing again.
8. See the energy siphoning off of your shield and returning to its original source.
9. Thank the source for allow you to share their energy for your protection.
Quick note too - many people will use their own personal energy for shielding, I prefer not to do this because I find it leaves me feeling drained. Therefore, I look to higher.powers to share theirs with me to minimize the impact to me. I hope that doesn’t sound too selfish.