Identifying and dealing with Negative/Non-Beneficial energies

What is Negative/Non-Beneficial Energy

Negative/Non-Beneficial Energies is energy that is of a lower frequency or vibration than the one you resonate at. These lower frequency energies can be the result of arguments, stagnant energy or being around others that just vibrate at a lower frequency than you do. This energy vibrating at a lower frequency than we are used to is what we tend to categorize as "negative" or "non-beneficial". Common signs of being around this lower frequency or someone vibrating at a lower frequency is having a feeling of being tired, sluggish or drained.

Protecting Yourself from Negative/Non-Beneficial Energy

There are many ways you can protect yourself from these lower frequency energies. The easiest is by staying well-rested, calm and grounded. Sleep helps you recharge your energy fields so being well rested naturally keeps your line of defenses stronger. Lack of sleep depletes your auric field making you more susceptible to an energy "attack". Staying calm also has the same affect. When you are in a state of sadness or anger, you are weakening the protective auric field around your body making yourself vulnerable for other energy to be absorbed. Staying grounded, keeps you calm, centered and present. Ever feel as if you are out of control and things are moving too fast around you? You may need to do some grounding. 

Crystals

Carrying or wearing jewelry with crystals that have protective and grounding properties such as, Smoky Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Shungite or Obsidian can be helpful in being proactive against Negative/Non-beneficial energies. When worn or carried on the self, these crystals absorb and/or transmute any negative/non-beneficial energies that are within the proximity of your auric field. Just be sure to "cleanse" the crystals after each use so they are ready to work again the next time you need them. "Cleansing" can easily be done by storing the crystal at the end of the day next to a piece of Clear Quartz. Clear Quartz is a universal crystal that helps clean other crystals around it and does not need to be cleansed itself. 

Clearing Negative/Non-Beneficial Energy with The Elements

If you think you have been exposed to negative/non-beneficial energies, you can reconnect with the elements.

The fastest and easiest action to take is to walk barefoot outside to ground and allow the excess energy that is not yours to be absorbed and transmuted by Mother Earth. This changes your vibrational frequency and connects you with the element of Earth. 

Clearing energy by connecting with the element of Water, by taking a grounding salt bath using sea salt. 

Clearing by connecting with the element of Fire, is through the use of incense for smoke cleansing. Burn protective incense or herbs like Dragon's Blood, Sandalwood, Mugwort, or Rosemary.

Clearing by connecting with the element of Air can be done by using sound. Using bells, sound bowls, or even clearing harmonies found on Spotify that are 417hz to clear negative energy are fast, easy and effective and great for situations where using the other suggestions are difficult. This is also a great option for clearing spaces. I even listen to them in the car while driving home after doing energy work to help clear my aura and my tools! 

Another great option for clearing your home space without using smoke is simmer pots. There are plenty of ways to create a simmer pot but filling a pot of water and adding some cinnamon sticks and letting it simmer on your stove brings a lovely scent you your space while the steam cleanses and clears energy.