metallicafires 
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(5/16/04 10:57 am)
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Sheilds
SHIELDS
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OK, you’ve heard that you should practice your shielding, right? Books, live teachers, etc. all say
you should be doing this, and do you? it’s like exercising - one morning you wake up tired, say
“I’ll let it slide JUST TODAY” and the next thing you know you’ve turned into a limp noodle with
barely the strength to use the TV remote. don’t despair! You can still erect a barrier against the
attacks of Those Who Mean Us Harm.
SHIELD #1, THE WARM FUZZY - This is for the Profoundly Limp Noodle to use, as all it
requires is that you’re still breathing. If you aren’t breathing religious bigots are the least of your
worries. That said, as you inhale imagine energy and strength pouring into your body with the
air. As you exhale, imagine your expelled breath as a golden mist. As you continue to breath in
and out visualize this mist becoming a warm, protective sphere around you, growing larger with
each exhalation.
You can do this while tuning out exhortations to REPENT OR BURN! by letting your eyes rest
somewhere less distracting than the slavering idiot next to you and setting your face in a
contemplative expressive. The idiot will think you are considering their viewpoint while you are
actually achieving Nirvana through this simple meditation. Nod occasionally and make polite,
affirmative noises from time to time. When they start to wind down, thank them for their concern,
say “You’ve given me much to think about”, and LEAVE - BEFORE they invite you to their Bible
study group. These folks are used to dealing with clear opposition, not passive resistance.
This is also a good shield to cook up any time you feel a need for a little extra protection. I
frequently summon it up while waiting for commuter trains or when I need to ride the bus home
at night. I wouldn’t call it a heavy duty shield in general although with practice it can become
surprisingly strong.
SHIELD #2, MIRRORED SPHERE - This one requires a little more visualization power but is
well worth it. It is designed specifically for repelling psychic attacks.
When you cast your shield visualize it as a mirrored sphere with you on the inside. The mirrored
surface reflects the Nasty Influences trying to harm you. Actually, I visualize a geodesic dome of
mirrors. Some people prefer boxes. The important point is that it completely surround you with
reflective surfaces.
How to build this? It takes a little practice (or a good Astral Construction Crew). I started
practicing at home in quiet surroundings, working on how I wanted the final form to look and
building it in my mind. Once I got the shape firmly set I worked on summoning it up by an act of
will at a moment’s notice. I had incentive, as I was working with Fearsome Fundies at the time,
and I got to the point where I could almost instantly snap it into place regardless of the chaos
around me. If you are often in situations where you feel mentally assaulted take the time to
develop this shield.
By Lady CG
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