Catching The Bogey Man

At a particular time in their life, some people may feel that they have not achieved much success in their career, romantic life, or health and well-being. And often these people accept it to be due to their own wrongdoing. But negative energy in our lives is not always of our own volition.

Granted, when applicable, we should admit that we sometimes might have been operating from a negative vibration, which aids the expansion of such feelings of doubt and a lack of confidence. But sometimes these negative energies in our lives are caused by dark and destructive spiritual forces.

There are unknown entities out there patiently waiting for the opportunity to take control of some unsuspecting soul, especially if you are experiencing trauma, chaos or indecision. One of the main reasons these entities find it so easy to take over and manipulate us in these opportune moments, is because we are feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. Confusion takes over and our defenses are down. We do not always have the clarity in such difficult times to see what is impeding our progress.

You cannot defeat darkness by running from it, nor can you conquer your inner demons by hiding them from the world. In order to defeat the darkness, you must bring it into the light ~ Seth Adam Smith

How do we differentiate between our own causation and spiritual interference from the outside? How do we know when something is not our own creation? One of the best ways is to stop whatever you are involved in for as long as possible. If it is a romance you might consider taking a break from the relationship. If it is your health, take some time to rest. If it is work, try to get some time off, or at least reduce your workload.

Next, try to relax as much as possible. Take a soothing bath, and go for a quiet walk in the park. Spend some quality time with yourself, and have as little interaction as possible with others – even your closest friends and those you dearly love.

Once you feel you have become more grounded, centered and calm, ask yourself if the negativity in your life feels like something you have created, or does it feel like it is something outside yourself.

Even if you are not familiar with getting all your own answers, or if you remain undecided whether it is your own energetic creation, simply identifying the fact that you have a problem is already a step in the right direction.

Should you recognize it to be an occurrence outside yourself, announce to whatever entity may be responsible that you have completely become aware of what is happening. It is not always necessary to identify the source. Address it in the loudest voice you can muster. You can shout out loud, or silently yell. Tell it to leave. Command it to get out!

And remember to give it a deadline to leave. This is the same as when you deal with children. They have to understand you really mean what you say, and you have to give them simple instructions and set clear boundaries.

Evil spirits obsess only those human beings in whom the animal nature is predominating. Minds that are illuminated by the spirit of truth cannot be possessed; only those who are habitually guided by their own lower impulses may become subjected to their influences ~ Manly P. Hall

It will probably test your resolve and determination more than once – just like children sometimes do. So, you may have to ask it to leave repeatedly. These dark entities are typically not very intelligent, but they tend to be stubborn and determined. Fortunately, they do not enjoy opposition and will not put up resistance indefinitely.

Give yourself at least a few days to see if the darkness and gloom has lifted. If it has, you can get back to your daily life. If not, repeat the banishment once or twice more. It should not take longer than that.

Once all this has transpired, the surest way to keep them out, in my experience, is using the protective power of salt. Any type of salt will suffice. Place it all around the inside perimeter of your home. Spread it in your car. Strew it around your work area. Place some in your coat pockets or your purse.

Anyone can catch a bogeyman. So, do it. Then get rid of it and get on with your life.