It can be a tricky situation when one is sensitive and around people that are of a lower vibration. Everyone has there own frequency and often for empaths we feel the negativity and pain of others. Certainly practicing this psychic protection technique will help. There are a few more things which personally help me. Burning incense or essential oils can help to create a barrier and cleanse your space. When you get home from the day, have a bath or shower or simply change your clothes. I find changing my clothes after being around a negative person can really help. Go for walks and ground your energy each day under the biggest tree you can find, perhaps at a local reserve or park. Hope some of that helps. If anyone else has any tips or techniques that have helped you, feel free to share.

Thank you Brad, I will definitely be able to use this in the everyday, outside world. I live with two people who are filled with extreme negative energy and, as I am also sensitive to others’ energies, it seems that all of the good energy I have from the day gets sucked from me immediately upon their arrival home. Will I need to use this technique continually while I am under the same roof as they are?

It can take some time to learn to slow your thoughts down and even experienced meditators can have problems with that from time to time. I created a visualisation called “Clock Visualisation” off my first CD, Guided Meditation CD, to train your mind to slow your thoughts. Its on my website (www.bradausten.com) if interested. Some people will either become awake and alert after meditation or tired and sleepy. If you find its making you fall asleep, perhaps practice the meditation during the day. Not everyone will see things with their third eye during meditation, it’s very much a personal experience. The best advice I can give is to go with the flow and don’t expect too much, just allow the process to unfold. With practice, the spiritual and psychic worlds will gradually open up to you.