PSYCHIC PROTECTION 101 Suggested Practices

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1 PSYCHIC PROTECTION 101 Suggested Practices Anne Reith, Ph.D. Reiki Master/Teacher Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher Director of the Institute for Mediumship, Psychic, Astrological, & Reiki Training (IMPART) IMPART Press Anne Reith, Ph.D All Rights Reserved

2 DEDICATION This ebook is dedicated to Margaret McCormick who has taught me so much about how to protect myself and about how to teach my students to protect themselves. I am forever grateful for your friendship, guidance, and support! Copyright Anne Reith, Ph.D All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic, or electronic process, or in the form of a phonographic recording; nor may it be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or otherwise be copied for public or private use other than for fair use as brief quotations embodied in articles and reviews without prior written permission of the author. The author of this document does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In the event that you use any of the information in this document for yourself or others, which is your constitutional right, the author and publisher assume no responsibility for your actions. The ideas presented in this document are those of this author alone and do not necessarily represent the ideas of others either inside or outside the metaphysical and healing arts community. You are strongly encouraged to search until you find answers that feel right to you. Institute for Mediumship, Psychic, Astrological, & Reiki Training im part (v.): to bestow sacred knowledge upon Published by IMPART Press A Division of Anne Reith, Ph.D., Inc W. Chapman Avenue, #187 Orange, CA (714) USA Anne@AnneReith.com Website: Anne Reith, Ph.D Page ii

3 Introduction to IMPART Educational Material im part (v.): to bestow sacred knowledge upon Welcome to the IMPART family! Whether you are just starting out on your metaphysical journey or you would like to explore a specific topic or skill in more depth, the staff at IMPART is here to provide you with information, training, and support as you develop your abilities to connect with Spirit. It is very likely you have questions, and we hope to provide you with the answers! Just a few of the questions you might be asking yourself include: How do I know if I m psychic, a medium, and/or a healer? How do I learn how to connect with God/Source/Spirit, my guides, angels, archangels, ascended masters (e.g., Jesus, Mother Mary, Buddha), and/or deceased loved ones? How do I use a specific divination tool (e.g., cards, runes)? How do I learn how to be a healer? How can I use my abilities to help others? To address your questions, we have created a series of educational products (e.g., ebooks, audio recordings) that are designed to meet the following standards: Organized: We always endeavor to provide a detailed Index and/or Table of Contents that will help you find the information that you need. Clearly Communicated: We always strive to make complex information as understandable as possible. Additionally, we do our best to stay away from obscure words or convoluted wording. We do not believe that a dictionary should be required when reading IMPART material. Concise: We, here at IMPART, understand that most of you are trying to fit your metaphysical studies around jobs, relationships, families, and various other responsibilities. Therefore, we do our best to provide you with information that is accurate, thorough, and concise. Helpful to Beginners (as well as those who are more advanced): We all were new to specific topics at one time, and we always strive to create educational materials that would have been helpful to us when we first started out. We want to provide you with a good foundation for each of the topics in our educational series. IMPART s overall goal is to provide you with high quality training programs and educational material that will help you whether you are brand new to the field of metaphysics or you are more experienced but want to learn more about a specific topic. Through the use of these products and on-going support, our goal for you is to... Anne Reith, Ph.D Page iii

4 Develop a wonderful new sense of confidence in your ability to connect with Spirit/Source/God through the development of a set of tools and skills that will allow you to have access to spiritual guidance and support on a daily basis. Connect with like-minded others that provide a support system through IMPART classes and workshops. You never need to feel alone on your spiritual journey. We are here for you! Feel exhilarated by your deepening connection with God/Source/Spirit. Feel significantly better about all areas of your life, including your health, relationships, work satisfaction, and emotional well-being. Experience a new sense of peace and well-being about your day-to-day life. To learn more about IMPART training programs or educational material, be sure to join our online community at Again, welcome to the IMPART family, and many blessings on your journey toward enlightenment! IMPART Teachers, Authors, & Staff Members Anne Reith, Ph.D Page iv

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6 About the Author Dr. Anne Reith is the Founder and Director of IMPART (the Institute for Mediumship, Psychic, Astrological, and Reiki Training). She is a Reiki Master/Teacher and Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher, and she teaches a large number of energy healing classes at various locations throughout the Southern California area. Anne is also a DivinePeaceHealing Practitioner and Sai Maa Diksha Practitioner. In addition to her work in the healing arts, Anne is also an internationally known psychic, medium, astrologer, dedicated teacher, and spiritual coach. She is an author who has written on a wide range of topics, including Reiki, Karuna Reiki, tarot, runes, astrology, pendulums, past lives, lives between lives, mediumship, and the Law of Attraction. Anne has recorded several meditation CD s and has also developed several highly effective divination tools, including NumeRunes and ColoRunes. Previous to Anne s work in the metaphysical and spiritual fields, she earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She worked for over 30 years in university settings as a Psychologist and tenured faculty member. She currently lives in Orange County, California with her loving partner and their two cats. Anne Reith, Ph.D Page vi

7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Number Introduction to IMPART Educational Products... iii IMPART Products v About the Author. vi Psychic Protection 101: Suggested Practices 1 Is There Really Dark Energy? Why Do We Need To Know About Dark Energy?. 1 What Is Dark Energy?. 2 How Do You Recognize Dark Energy?. 2 Watch For Signs of Dark Energy... 2 Protecting Yourself from Dark Energy... 3 Using Your Free Will to Protect Yourself.. 3 Additional Protective Measures You Can Take.. 4 When All Else Fails... Get Help!. 4 Suggested Protective Actions.. 6 Internal Protective Actions.. 6 Ways to Increase Your Light... 6 External Protective Actions. 7 How To Use Energy Shielding... 8 Directions for Shielding.. 8 How Often Do I Need To Re-Establish the Shield?.. 8 Colors Used in Energetic Shields... 8 How To Create an Energy Grid Directions for Creating an Energy Grid. 10 How Often Should You Re-Grid?. 11 Additional Directions for Energy Gridding Using Prayer If Prayer Is Not Comfortable for You. 12 How to Pray What Should You Pray For?.. 12 Structure of More Formal Prayers.. 13 The Light Invocation Anne Reith, Ph.D Page vii

8 PSYCHIC PROTECTION 101 Suggested Practices Those new to psychic development, mediumship, or the healing arts (and even those who have been around for a while!) sometimes worry about dark or evil energy. Although anyone of any background may be concerned, this is most often the case for (a) those who were raised in religious traditions that believe in something akin to the Devil (e.g., Catholicism), (b) those who were raised in cultures where there is strong emphasis placed on dark entities or haunting by deceased family members (e.g., some Eastern cultures), or (c) those who have watched a lot of horror movies. The purpose of this publication is twofold: (a) to help you understand what dark energy is and how to recognize it and (b) to present a wide range of possible protective actions that can be taken in order to feel fully protected. Is There Really Dark Energy? Sadly, the answer to this question is Yes. I wish this weren t the case, and there was a time when I would have answered this question No. When I first started taking my psychic development classes, I was surprised when my teachers began talking about dark energy. I thought I was in class to learn about God and angels, not dark stuff. When I expressed my surprise to a fellow student, she told me that she had decided that if she didn t give any attention to negative stuff, then she believed it couldn t impact her. Because I didn t want to think about anything dark, this approach sounded good to me! Boy, was I wrong! Through a series of difficult but enlightening experiences, my guides lovingly brought me to my senses. They helped me realize how important it was that I be fully informed and aware of dark energy. Because they knew that I was meant to be a metaphysical and healing arts practitioner and teacher, they knew that I needed to be fully versed in this subject. This would permit me to (a) better protect myself and (b) teach my students how to protect themselves. Why Do We Need To Know About Dark Energy? What my guides taught me was that all Lightworkers (i.e., those of us who work with the Light) need to become familiar with what dark energy is all about so we will recognize it when we encounter it. Why is that important? Why can t we just focus on the Light and ignore everything else? To answer these questions, let me use an analogy. Let s say that no one ever taught you about poison oak or poison ivy. Because you d never heard of it and you don t know what it looks like, you might decide to take a bouquet of it home with you. Obviously this is not a smart idea! The same holds true for dark energy. If you are choosing to work with the Light, then it is essential that you learn how to recognize the signs of dark energy so you can avoid it. You do NOT want to unknowingly take a bouquet of dark energy home with you! Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 1

9 What Is Dark Energy? The answer to this question is highly debated and filled with theories of many, many kinds. To fully answer this question is beyond the scope of this publication. Some of the more commonly referred to theories include: The existence of fallen angels Beings from other dimensions or planets that want to stop or slow down humanity s growth People who have died but haven t yet crossed over because they want retribution for a wrongful death or for mistreatment during their last lifetime Energy that is sourced by an entity referred to as The Devil or Satan For the purposes of this ebook, you simply need to know that dark energy exists, and its purpose is to make your life more difficult. Dark energy thrives in environments in which negative emotions exist (e.g., anger, jealousy, hatred, fear). Because it feeds off of these emotions, it wants to create conditions that will produce these feelings. Luckily, dark energy is very easy to recognize and avoid! How Do You Recognize Dark Energy? The bottom line is that energy that is of the Light will never make you feel fearful and will always be filled with love. To help clarify how true this is, I ve compiled the following list of what dark energy might feel like, sound like, or act like when you encounter it. Dark energy might... Speak in a demanding or abusive manner Make you feel afraid, nervous, worried, fearful, angry, jealous, hateful, etc. Give you information that feels wrong Tell you to do something that violates what you believe or violates your integrity Direct you to act from a fear-based position (e.g., If you don t do X then Y will happen ) Ask you to do something that interferes with your ability to make free will choices Tell you to do something that would harm someone else emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually Bargain with you (e.g., If you do X then you will get Y, If you do A then B won t happen ) Coerce, trick, or talk you into doing anything The preceding list of characteristics is not exhaustive, but it does touch on the most common ways in which dark energy will manifest. Watch for the Signs of Dark Energy Messages from Source/God/Spirit should always make you feel NOTHING but loved, supported, cared about, encouraged, etc. Unfortunately, dark energy can be very sneaky. A message coming from a dark source can seem like it is of the Light... even providing you with words Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 2

10 that sound loving, supportive, caring, encouraging, etc. However, once you educate yourself, dark energy is easy to recognize. For example, if the message contains ANY of the characteristics listed in the preceding section, then it is very likely coming from a dark place. Why is dark energy sneaky? Keep in mind that it needs to gain your trust because then it can control you, use you, and move you away from your Divine purpose. This is what dark energy wants. And it will do whatever it needs to do in order to gain your trust, so it is essential that you keep you guard up! Use the characteristics listed above to make sure that the messages you are receiving are from the Light. This includes messages that you received directly through prayer/meditation and messages that you receive from others, including psychics, mediums, or healers. Protecting Yourself from Dark Energy So, given how sneaky dark energy can be, is it possible to protect yourself? ABSOLUTELY! That s what this publication is all about. Overall... Your most important tool in protecting yourself is knowledge. As was just discussed, it is essential that you learn how to recognize what dark energy looks like, sounds like, and feels like. When you know how to recognize it, then you can avoid it. The second most important tool you have in your arsenal is coming to believe, down to the very core of your being, that you are incredibly powerful and darkness cannot harm you. Darkness cannot exist where there is Light! Light is much more powerful than darkness. Therefore, doing whatever you can to increase your Light will be important, and we will discuss how to increase your Light in the next section of this document. Your third most important tool is understanding the importance of Free Will... Using Your Free Will to Protect Yourself The Law of Free Will is paramount on the other side of the veil. It is a Law and cannot be violated. Because of this Law, we each have the right to choose. And one of the most important choices that Lightworkers can make is to choose to connect only with the Light. However, the Law of Free Will also states that you can choose to connect with ANY energy on the other side of the veil, which means that you can choose to connect with Light or dark energy. Of course, no one reading this document would consciously choose to do this! But unless you know the characteristics of Light and dark energy, you could inadvertently choose to connect with dark energy. Due to the Law of Free Will, your guides cannot stop you from doing so... although they will do their very best to give you a lot of warning signs before you do this! But the Law of Free Will also provides you with an additional tool in your protection arsenal... entities of the Light and entities of the dark both must abide by the Law of Free Will. Therefore, if dark energy is around you, you have the right, due to the Law of Free Will, to tell it to go away. Even though the intention of dark energy is to do harm, it must abide by your directive! It is Law! ( If you prefer to not even communicate with dark energy, you can tell your guides to take the dark energy away, and they must do this for you.) Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 3

11 Therefore, if you do encounter energy that you suspect is dark, you can tell it to go away (or tell your guides to take it away). If the energy that you told to go away is dark energy, then congratulations! You have protected yourself! However, if you ve made a mistake and the energy was of the Light, please do not worry! Energy that is of the Light never wants to do anything that will make you feel uncomfortable, and it has unending patience with us! If it is of the Light, then it will come back. But when it returns, it will approach you in a different way so you will know for sure that it is of the Light. Additional Protective Measures You Can Take In addition to (a) recognizing the signs of dark energy so you know to avoid it, (b) coming to believe in your heart-of-hearts that you are more powerful than darkness, and (c) using your Free Will to ONLY connect with energy that is of the Light and to tell dark energy to go away if you sense it around you, there are a large number of actions you can take to protect yourself. Numerous options are included on the following pages. The word options is underlined because there is no one right way to protect yourself. What works for one person may not work for another. As with so many things in the metaphysical field, your belief in what you are doing and your intention are both of the utmost importance. So if you believe that the action will help you feel protected and your intention is to use that action to protect yourself, then it will do just that! So I encourage you to take a trial-and-error approach to the following suggestions and find what feels right to you! You do not need to do everything listed in the following pages in order to be fully protected. Simply select one or two that feel right to you. Some people may not need to use any of the actions suggested on the following pages in order to feel totally protected. That s OK too! When All Else Fails... Get Help! Do you answer Yes to any of the following questions? Are still afraid and would like to obtain further protection from dark energy? Do you feel your home or office is filled with dark energy and you would like to have it removed? Do you feel you (or someone you love) might be carrying dark energy (e.g., dark entities, implants, curses ) with you (them) and you would like to have this energy removed? If you fall into any of these categories, then I would like to refer you to someone by the name of Margaret McCormick. She is a woman of the highest level of integrity and an amazing Lightworker. As a teacher, I focus all of my energy on teaching people how to connect with the Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 4

12 Light, and Margaret is dedicated to clearing out any darkness so people are better able to connect with the Light... and so they can lead happier and healthier lives! Some of the reasonably priced and highly effective services that Margaret provides include... Removing negative or dark energy that is attached to your aura. After this is done, Margaret and the guides that she works with will install a protective gold mesh around you. This mesh provides you with lifetime protection against the attachment of negative or dark energy to your aura. This can provide great peace of mind! Conducting house clearings so the space around you will be peaceful and calm. Checking to see if a deceased loved one has crossed to the Light. If not, then Margaret and her guides will assist the soul to cross so he/she can be at peace. If you would like to explore any of these services, I invite you to visit Margaret s website at Margaret and I often do presentations together, and we have gathered amazing research findings to support the effectiveness of her techniques. I ve had these services done for myself and my family, with amazing results. I cannot recommend her highly enough! Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 5

13 Suggested Protective Actions The following list includes actions that either represent a mind set (internal protection), a ritual (external protection), or a combination of these two things Internal Protective Actions All of the following internal protections are important: Educate yourself about dark energy. Learn enough so you will know what dark energy looks like, sounds like, and feels like. By doing this, you will know to walk away when you encounter it. Firmly believe that dark or evil energy cannot harm you (unless you permit it to do so through the Law of Free Will). Come to believe that darkness cannot exist where there is Light! And then take actions to increase your Light, as will be discussed in the section below. Use your Free Will to ONLY connect with the Light. If you sense a dark entity is near you, FIRMLY tell it to go away (or FIRMLY tell your guides to remove it). Due to the Law of Free Will, what you say must be followed by those on the other side. Ways to Increase Your Light It is difficult for dark energy to be present when there is Light. It makes dark energy feel uncomfortable to be in the presence of Light, and dark entities actually become agitated and irritated when in the presence of strong sources of Light. Therefore, they usually will choose another environment. Therefore, another tool you can use to protect yourself against dark energy is to shine as brightly as possible. The way we describe this in the metaphysical field is that it s important to keep your vibrational rate as high as possible. Why do we refer to it as vibrational rate? All of our cells are vibrating; and the faster they vibrate, the more energy we emit. This energy is another term for the Light that we emit. So the faster our cells vibrate, the brighter we shine. And the brighter we shine, the less likely dark energy will be comfortable around us. There are many ways to keep your vibrational rate high. Just a few of these include... Increase your vibrational rate by taking classes in psychic development and the healing arts (e.g., Reiki) Read spiritually uplifting material Keep yourself in the most positive environment and positive mindset as possible (e.g., avoid the news/negative media, avoid gossip or negative conversation, avoid abusive relationships or environments) Pray and/or meditate (if you find either of these helpful and calming) Keep your chakras clear and cleansed (energy healings like Reiki can assist with this) Live a healthy lifestyle (e.g., do what your body needs to get optimal nutrition and rest) Have fun and laugh! Darkness hates to be around happy people! Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 6

14 External Protective Actions All of following external protective actions fall into the category of rituals. Rituals are actions that we do with the belief that they will result in a certain outcome... in this case the outcome is to protect us from dark energy. As discussed previously, your belief in these actions is paramount. If you believe that an action will protect you, then the action will protect you. It s that simple. Why? Because by participating in an action (a) we reinforce our belief that we are more powerful than the darkness and (b) we reinforce with our guides our Free Will choice to ONLY work with the Light. Use the techniques described in the next three sections: o Energy shielding (AKA Psychic Shielding) o Energy gridding o Prayer Wear protective crystals or keep them around the house (e.g., citrine, onyx, hematite, black tourmaline) Place salt at the 4 corners of your house and/or on both sides of your front door ( The salt does not need to be visible and can be either inside or outside the home.) Place a mirror opposite your front door to reflect back dark energy. Place turquoise by your bed. (This is done because it helps strengthen & align your chakras while you sleep, which makes you more resistant to dark energy). Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 7

15 How To Use Energy Shielding (AKA Psychic Shielding) Energy shielding is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself, particularly when you are in an area in which there is toxic or dark energy. Directions for Shielding Creating an energy shield only takes a few seconds, and it is incredibly simple! Ask your guides to surround your body with a protective layer or cocoon of light (i.e., energy) of a particular color. That s it. The light will be installed around you immediately... without exception. If you want to, you can visualize, feel, or even think of yourself surrounded in a cocoon of light. However, this isn t necessary for the shield to be installed or for it to be fully effective. You can also (a) ask that objects (e.g., your car, your house) and (b) other people be surrounded in light. How Often Do I Need To Re-establish the Shield? Shields do wear off, so you will need to periodically re-establish your shield(s). How quickly they wear off depends on the type of environment you are in. In relatively peaceful environments, shields can remain in place for up to 8-12 hours. However, in more stressful or toxic environments, you will need to re-shield more often. Colors Used in Energetic Shields You can use any color to create a shield around you, and different colors can be used for different purposes. The following is a list of the more commonly used colors and what they are used for: White Light Good for general protection. Invokes angels to protect you from any harm. Often used for protection against crime or physical attack. Gold Light Gold is often the color associated with archangels and carries with it a very high vibration. Only energy of the highest good can get through gold light so it can be used for general protection and will often increase your vibrational rate. Pink Light Protects against negativity. Helpful when you have to be around someone who is negative, complaining, or gossiping. Only love can permeate a pink shield. Purple Light Protects against psychic attack or dark entities. Green Light Protects against acquiring an illness when you are around someone who is sick. You can also use a green shield to assist someone who is injured or ill. Lead Shield This is the ultimate shield against toxic energy, because nothing can permeate lead. Use it whenever you are going to be in a very toxic environment, whenever you are going to be around a conflict, or when you are feeling vulnerable. See or feel yourself completely surrounded by lightweight lead. The down side of this shield is that some people Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 8

16 find that they can t pick up external energy (e.g., psychic messages) as well when this shield is in place. Mirrored Ball Use this technique if you are feeling vulnerable to attack or when you have to go into a particularly harsh environment (e.g., a crowd, intense business meeting). See or feel yourself stepping inside a mirrored ball. All dark energy bounces away from the ball. Double or Triple Shield Pick 2 or 3 of the shields described above and layer them around you for ultimate protection. ( It is recommended that you not install more then 2 or 3 layers because this would install too much energy and you might feel agitated or confused.) Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 9

17 How To Create an Energy Grid Grids are created to (a) protect a space from unwanted energy coming into an area and (b) to energize the space within the grid with certain qualities. Directions for Creating an Energy Grid A grid can be created without crystals; however, the use of crystals (as suggested below) anchors the energy so it will last longer. 1) Select 3 crystals of the same kind (e.g., 3 clear quartz crystals). Size does not matter; i.e., they can be very small or very large. Crystals can be selected based on their metaphysical meaning: o All-purpose clear quartz (ask the crystal to serve whatever purpose you need) o Healing aventurine, malachite o Love rose quartz o Protection citrine, hematite, black tourmaline o Psychic work sodalite, lapis lazuli, amethyst 2) Place the crystals in the shape of an equilateral triangle (or as close as possible) around the area that you wish to protect or empower. The crystals do not need to be on the same level, and they do not need to be visible. 3) Stand on the outside the triangle and between 2 of the crystals (see picture). ( You can stand on any one side of the triangle.) 4) Begin by asking your guides to help you to empower this grid. 5) OPTIONAL: If you wish, you can state the purpose of the grid (e.g., protection, healing). 6) Imagine a white light above your head that is whiter and brighter than anything you ve ever seen on the Earth plane. Begin pulling that white light down through your crown chakra (the top of your head). Imagine the white light flowing down your arm and out the palm of your dominant hand. Once you feel, sense, see, or know that the energy is flowing... a) Start by crossing your dominant hand across your body (i.e., start to your left if you are right-handed or to your right if you are left-handed). Direct your hand toward the crystal. b) Move your hand toward each of the crystals in a clockwise direction until you have completed 3 complete circuits and have returned to where you started (i.e., you will finish with your dominant hand crossing your body). Stay with each crystal as long as you are guided to do so. 7) Thank your guides for helping you to empower this grid. Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 10

18 You may use more than one type of crystal in each corner. However, it is recommended that you use no more than 3 different kinds per grid because the energies involved may begin to interfere with each other. An example grid might be as follows: 1 citrine in each of the 3 corners for protection 1 rose quartz in each of the 3 corners for love 1 amethyst in each of the 3 corners to increase psychic communication If you are guided to do anything differently, trust that guidance (e.g., using your nondominant hand, starting with a different crystal, moving in a counter-clockwise direction). How Often Should You Re-Grid? Grids do need to be re-established because the energy grid will weaken over time. How often you need to re-grid, though, will vary from situation to situations. Factors that may help you determine how often you need to re-grid include: Grids created in peaceful environments will last longer than stressful or toxic environments. Grids created with crystals tend to last longer than grids created without crystals. If you use crystals and one of the crystals is moved, then you need to re-grid because this breaks the energy circuit you ve created. If you have created a grid with crystals and it is located in a peaceful environment, then you might want to re-grid once a month. However, if you have created a grid without crystals or you have created a grid with crystals that is located in a stress environment, you might want to re-grid once a week or even more often. If you are sensitive to energy, you will start to feel when your grid needs to be reestablished. If some time has passed and you suddenly begin thinking about your grid, then this is very likely your guide s way of getting the message to you that it s time to re-grid. Additional Directions for Energy Gridding Although the area inside the triangle is the most powerful area in the grid, you can ask your guides to broaden the protected area to include space outside the triangle. While creating the grid, you may choose to recite a prayer or mantra of some kind. For example, when I create my grids, I repeat the following phrase several times: I empower this grid and the surrounding area with Christ s white light. Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 11

19 Using Prayer Students who enter the field of metaphysics and/or the healing arts tend to fall into two very broad categories: (a) those who are comfortable with prayer and religious terms such as God, and (b) those who are not. And the reality is that most people fall along a continuum between these two extremes. If Prayer Is Not Comfortable for You If you are someone who is not comfortable with prayer, then please understand that prayer is not the only way in which you can protect yourself from dark energy. In fact, if prayer makes you feel uncomfortable, then it s likely going be counterproductive. If this is true for you, then go back over the suggestions made in the preceding pages and select actions that feel right to you. Eventually, you may feel comfortable using prayer, but please be patient with yourself while your relationship with God heals! How to Pray Prayer is often defined as a form of meditation in which the mind focuses on sending messages to God/Source/Spirit, angels, archangels, our guardian angels, our guides, etc. For those who are comfortable with using prayer, it can be a powerful protective tool. By mentally focusing our attention on sources of the Light, such as God, we raise our vibrational rate and increase our resistance to dark energy. Let s start by covering some general information about prayer: There truly is no right way to pray. How someone prays is a very private and personal matter, and Spirit truly doesn t care how you pray. What they care about on the other side is that you talk with them. They want to hear from you on the other side... often! So you can pray while you are walking, driving, working, eating, etc. Just do it! You can engage in a formal prayer (e.g., Lord s Prayer) or you can just start talking to the other side. You don t need to direct the prayer to a particular entity (e.g., God, Father/Mother, All That Is, guides, Jesus, Mother Mary, Buddha). All prayers are heard by God, because all spiritual entities are part of the same spiritual source. So just start talking... your prayers will be heard! You can prayer silently to yourself (think) or aloud. Both forms of prayer are equally powerful. Some people believe that angels, and particularly archangels, love the color of gold. Therefore, you may want to imagine yourself sitting inside or surrounded by a sparkling gold bubble of light when you invoke their presence. What Should You Pray For? When praying, it is helpful to ask for general things (e.g., A job that is personally satisfying, financially rewarding, and that brings me joy ) rather than specifics (e.g., The job I just Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 12

20 interviewed for ). The reason for this is that what you think you may want or need in your life is not what is for your highest good. We need to learn to trust that God always has the big picture in mind and will provide us with what is for our highest good or for the highest good of those for whom we pray. Therefore, God is in charge of how our prayers will be answered; and God will always make sure that we have what we need in order to learn our life lessons. Structure of More Formal Prayers More formal prayers will often include the following three parts: 1) They will begin with an invocation of some kind (e.g., Dear God, Father/Mother/God, I invoke Archangel Gabriel ). This lets the other side know you want their attention. 2) There is typically a request made and/or an expression of gratitude. 3) A prayer may include a closing of some kind (e.g., Amen, Let it be so, And so it is ). The Light Invocation For those who are comfortable with prayer and are metaphysically oriented, I would like to suggest using The Light Invocation. This is a prayer that has been translated into many different languages and is used in very diverse cultures. Here are two versions of the Light Invocation that can be used: I invoke the light of the Christ within. I am a clear and perfect channel. Light is my guide. OR I invoke the light and love of the Universe. I am a clear and perfect conduit. Light and love are my guides. You can use The Light Invocation to pray for someone else by replacing the pronoun I with you, she, John, we, etc. If you feel uncomfortable using the word Christ, then feel free to replace the word Christ with a word that is more comfortable to you. For example, you could use words or phrases like Source, Divine, or the light within me. ( As used in the Invocation, the word Christ simply represents God-like energy and is used because it works well with the meter of the Invocation.) Anne Reith, Ph.D Page 13