Harmful entities

[Seabed]

I'm coming to conclusion that it's very hard to live so called "normal" life and be free from harmful entities.
Going to a crowed places, close contacts, surgery, medications... endless ways to allow to uninvited entities to become “attached”. They are parasites and destroying our health, emotions, mind, spirit, relationships, believes... everything.
Even if you are experienced Magician, performing daily rituals, there are really big chances to ketch up some more "whisper" and dangerous one.
What do you think about this? Any suggestions? To leave "normal" life and devote your life to spirituality in some isolated monastery [confused]

[Desecrated]

This is why we have protective magic.

Physical objects like amulets, talismans, mojobags (for lack of better word) and so on keeps the larger creepers away. And then mental shields, strengthening your aura and energy work keeps the smaller parasite away.

I'll give you one personal advice (that I stole from Okinawan folklore.): Keep the bad away, but make sure that you keep the good close. If you start putting all your energy into banishing, blocking and shielding, you'll be so tight in your own mental fortress that nothing can reach you. Not even your own friends and family.
You need to adopt an attitude were you don't really notice the negative things, just wear a protective talisman and then believe that it is going to work. Even if they come straight up to you, just acknowledge them, but don't think that much of it. And make sure that you keep positive energy in your mind.

Never isolated yourself out of fear, that will only make things worse.

[Seabed]

This is why we have protective magic.

Physical objects like amulets, talismans, mojobags (for lack of better word) and so on keeps the larger creepers away. And then mental shields, strengthening your aura and energy work keeps the smaller parasite away.

I'll give you one personal advice (that I stole from Okinawan folklore.): Keep the bad away, but make sure that you keep the good close. If you start putting all your energy into banishing, blocking and shielding, you'll be so tight in your own mental fortress that nothing can reach you. Not even your own friends and family.
You need to adopt an attitude were you don't really notice the negative things, just wear a protective talisman and then believe that it is going to work. Even if they come straight up to you, just acknowledge them, but don't think that much of it. And make sure that you keep positive energy in your mind.

Never isolated yourself out of fear, that will only make things worse.

Thank you for your advice. Very helpful, in deed.
Some happenings shaken my believes, especially in mostly accepted banishing rituals. I guess there's nothing else but to stay positive and pay attention on balance between banishing and invoking/evoking rituals. Maybe I should make a new talisman... just to feel better.
BTW, I think someone said that "true knowledge must be stolen", or something like that [thumbup]

[Desecrated]

Always work to become better, make yourself and your tools stronger.
Just don't go overboard with it.

I think there is a lot in the attitude towards these things. If you have that perfectionist sense that you want the world 100% clean and all the negative shit 200 yards away, you'll probably end up spending more time and energy than you need.
Compared to someone who has a more relaxed view and allows for a little dust in the corners.

[the_spiral]

Of course there are negative entities around. There are also predatory humans, diseases, viruses, accidents, scammers etc. out in the world that can hurt you just as badly but no one is advocating staying in your house 24/7 to avoid them, right? As susceptible as we are to influence, we also have some pretty great natural defense systems in place to avoid or resist it. So try to take a more empowering view of things. Also some practices to consider::

1) have a good daily meditation and divination practice in place. These will help you get to know your inner self and pick up early warning signs when something is wrong.
2) also have regular cleansing and protection practices. Depending on your path this could be LBRP, banishing rituals, spiritual baths, talismans, whatever works for you. These practices build up your energetic body and surroundings so you can fight off "infection" easier.
3) trust your intuition. If a person, situation or spiritual group feels "off", stay away. In my observation 90% of the real problems occultists get into they bring on themselves by being reckless or stupid.
4) if you actually do get in trouble, see it as a learning experience. Everyone on serious spiritual paths end up with a few battle scars along the way. Enlist expert help if necessary.
5) avoid falling prey to fear. This is probably the easiest state for entities to exploit, followed by depression, addiction, grandiose pride etc. They can't break through a reinforced wall, they can only walk through an open door. Work on yourself and have faith in yourself.

[Daud]

Develop a protection circle.
Create a place in your mind which is utterly impenetrable by other beings and is incredibly peaceful. No one should be in this place other than you. You can hold this in your daily life, when your power of concentration increases, and it will be a great cleansing tool.

[Seabed]

Thank you all!
Actually, I'm sharing with you most of the things you were saying.
Making my self stronger is my weak point, I must say...
I don't believe or expect that "100%" should to be anything but a number.
Fortunately, I developed a habit of good daily meditation and protection practice, too. Troubles are very unpleasant, but they are, as you said they are learning tools, too.
When fear comes, I try to stay "not involved", but it's very hard, really. That's the main reason I started this topic. Actually, a series of events shaken me strongly... But, I'm better now. Last night, I could see twice what's going on. One bad entity took a shape of my first love... I asked Archangel Raphael for a guidance.
Long time ago I created my "peaceful harborage", perfect place to enjoy peaceful state of mind. I'm so glad it came into my mind about 25 years ago