Greetings again :o) This will be the last in this series of articles unless there is a notable interest in having me continue, and then I would love some feedback on what you, the reader would like me to demonstrate within these articles for you. This month, we are going to discuss when psi feeding goes wrong or becomes out of control, or is even used for a negative purpose as a means to a not - so - wonderful end, and I am also going to discuss some shielding methods, from quite basic to something a bit more challenging for those who are rather proficient at it, in which case, it should come relatively simply. So then, let's begin :o)
When Psi goes bad ~
Although we may not like it, and some of us might even try to pretend destructive vampires don't exist, and we would simply wish them to either wake up and see the harm they are purposefully causing others, or at least cease energy grabbing in this very destructive and harmful manner. But there are those who are quite simply fond of the hunt, and enjoy causing innocent people to become lifeless and despondent, which can lead to more harmful problems such as depression, co-dependency, and in some cases depending on the victim's current state of mind, even suicide. This is a very serious thing, but some people simply don't have it in them to actually care about the health and/or mental and emotional well being of their fellow humans.
Just because we are vampires, does not mean we are incapable of being hurt or harmed, and it is usually the case more often than not, that some of us have gone through emotional extremes. Many could not handle another attack from one such "vampire" as this kind is. These individuals are known as cerebral assassins, or that is what some of us call them, due to the nature of their behavior when grabbing energy. Let me just explain "cerebral assassin" to those who think I am speaking of the WWF wrestling thing - I'm not. But in a very real sense, these types (using ring terminology here) have you beaten before you even get the chance to enter the ring. There are many things to look for when attempting to find out whether one is after you. They start out right enough as charming, and even sweet individuals - well, after all, who would be tempted to go for a jerk? So they cater to your ego if you have one, but mostly they tend to go for those with very low self - esteems, or find something about you that they can use to get inside of you with - something that they are quite certain will hurt ALOT. In other words, if you are vulnerable in any way, and pretty much everyone has a vulnerable spot somewhere within them, then all these kinds need do, is search for that, and they have then found a way in.
Little by little, this person will cause you to develop a need for them. An addiction, if you will. This is the main reason why many people have a real almost hatred of psi vampires, thinking they are somehow all like the cerebral assassins. Not true. some of us that psi feed, are more along the lines of a recycler. This means that we take energies in that have already been released by the persons they came from. Therefore, they are free and belong rightfully to no one, therefore you need no permission, because they are free for the taking, which is great :o) and so abundant also. Much nicer and safer than being an assassin. And finally, they rip all sanity from your mind and watch while reality drains from you when you figure out what has been done to you. But what happens if you LIKE or even ENJOY being an assassin? Well, one can only hope that you figure out before it's too late how very much you are harming people that truly don't deserve it. And for those of you who do this, it is NOT the actions of a true vampire, nor even those of a decent human being. Those who engage in this practice are on a power trip. The enjoy watching others fall. Vampirism is about becoming energized. The "energies" gathered in this manner are repressive and even depressive. They weigh heavily. One cannot become "energized" from this, and any who think so, truly have no real idea of what it is to actually be a vampire. This is the behavior of a leech, only instead of merely sucking blood and whatever else is in the blood, these kinds suck the actual life, and in some cases, the desire to live, from people. And believe this or not if you will, but the Universe doesn't stand for those who willfully harm another without due recourse. You need not be a believer in anything like this to know this to be a fact. What comes around goes around. This is what it means to be evil. When you WILLFULLY and WILLINGLY harm another for your own selfish gains, it WILL catch up to you. Little by little, it will break YOU down, shave off elements of your humanness, making you more and more a monster, and less and less a person, as each day goes by. Maybe it won't be today, or tomorrow or next week, but then again, it might. If you think this is kewl or clever, then you'll deserve what happens to you. There are much more beneficial ways of grabbing energies that don't have adverse effects on yourself or other people, and being honest, many people out there do not mind a bit sorting you out energy - wise. Many offer before you even broach the topic. Almost as if they read your mind or body language (or perhaps both) and simply know you have a need of something only they are able to give you.
How can you enable yourself to not be a victim? Simple. Keep personal details about yourself that could be used to hurt or harm you, to yourself. Don’t instill trust in anyone as a matter of course. Trust is not a given, and should not be. Trust MUST be earned. If you are someone who trusts people too easily, then you will make an excellent target. It must be said, however, that this is one way they find a way in - Getting to know you very well, making you feel comfortable, and eventually, some degree of trust follows. Simply keep your emotional history to yourself unless you are strong enough to withstand the storm that may come, as a result of making yourself, and your life known to other people. If for any reason, you feel there is something not quite right, go with your gut feelings - Quite often that is a sign to you to beware. Pay attention to that. Even when your heart says no. That feeling of knowing something is not right, is a sign given to you. It’s going to be the very thing that alerts you. This is part of the survival mechanism, not to mention, part of what it means to make use of your psychic ability. You don't know why you know, just that you DO KNOW. When the red flags fly, pay attention, even if you don't want to.
A word on shielding ~
I do hope you all have been practicing your visualization skills. This is the part where they will be put to the test. It’s a bit difficult in the beginning to get the old brain in gear and what have you - it's the least used muscle in the body after all, so it's going to ache a goodly bit for awhile until you get used to the exertion :o) If you feel meditating will help you to calm, center, and become focused, by all means, do that. Whatever works for you. Now then... Shielding... A necessary thing for some of us. Let’s get really mediaeval on this subject, shall we? Shielding provides something rather like full body armor that only you know is there. You constructed it, you are the one wearing it, so get as creative as you like. The best way to start is by drawing some energy to you, shaping it, and surrounding yourself with it to the point of being encased within it. How you define it after that is totally up to you. Whatever you feel comfortable with doing.
If you want to give your shield the density of rock, do that. See yourself enveloped by granite; make it where nothing can penetrate that barrier. Or maybe you prefer to give your shield the appearance and feel of being encased in armor - the choices are literally endless and the only limits are those you add. Perhaps you had rather get scientific and surround yourself in something similar to cytoplasm. it is a thick substance; therefore you could attribute it to being like a safety cushion, couldn't you? Also, if everything else is a bit too difficult, then pick a power color you specifically like, and surround yourself in that. Whatever you do, make sure it has been given attributes of nothing goes out, except from normal usage of energy, and nothing comes in to steal that energy away. When people attempt to grab from you, they will deflect due to your shield being up. They will then go elsewhere looking for an easier target. And that's fine, so long as they were unsuccessful taking it from you. From time to time however, you will find that occasionally someone does in fact get through your barrier. Therefore it is a good idea to evaluate these things from time to time. Strengthen it and yourself. Ask yourself if you were on the outside looking in, how would you attempt to get past it? The old cliché "never let your guard down" has never meant more than right now. Good luck ladies and gentlemen. Continued success with your studies on these topics. I hope you have enjoyed reading the articles and have been able to use them successfully.
Dark Blessings~
Silver
Updated by Silver
March 21st, 2003