A while ago I had a lady get in touch with me because she was experiencing severe negative energy attacks. It was revealed that she had been experimenting with many different spiritual practices. She had been dipping in and out and often trying many very advanced techniques without taking the time to work through the basic fundamentals of spiritual development or that particular belief system or spiritual/magickal practice. Without working through protection, opening, centring, closing down again afterwards and grounding/breaking state etc we leave ourselves wide open to attack from low level and in some case high level negative attacks, astral leakage, and lack of ‘presence’ in the physical world.
Myself and several other concerned spiritual teachers have been discussing if too much information is too readily available now. Throughout history there have always been magickal orders where an initiate is taken through a particular system step by step, never going beyond what they are able to manage or what is beyond their abilities in an energetic sense as well as emotionally and mentally. The information closely protected and only metered out with caution, respect and guidance. Now anyone can walk into a book shop or go online and order or download the most high level powerful magickal information and work from it in any way that they please.
This can be a wonderful opportunity for those who don’t live near a spiritual teacher or may live in a family or community which doesn’t support their beliefs, however, it also has a downside. Information on websites can be misleading and dangerous if the author it is inexperienced themselves or if the information is taken out of context. Be discerning in what you read, check and compare with other sources and if it doesn’t feel right, truly resonate with you no matter what they may proclaim, then walk away.
Spiritual development is something which needs serious commitment and application. I do not dispute that anyone should be free to study whatever they wish, I only urge caution, and if it is a particular path you feel drawn to, seek outside guidance from someone experienced. If it is a magickal course you are following in a book, please work through it step by step no matter how basic or tedious the early exercises may appear to be, they are there for a reason, to help you build a safe working foundation. Don’t be disheartened if you don’t see results overnight, like any seed planted it needs regular care and nurturing to grow, and blossom.
If you require guidance for your spiritual path please contact me at : Raine Hilton Good Vibes Holisitc Therapies