When one observe, negativity is seen everywhere — in conversations, news, social media, and sometimes even in our own heads. Left unchecked, it drains energy, kills motivation, and clouds judgment. In spiritual terms negativity is an energy which clouds our inner wisdom. When we absorb too much of it, we feel disconnected: from peace, from purpose, from our own higher self. But you’re not helpless against it. With a few conscious habits, one can build a shield to protect his or her inner peace and inner space clear.
What is Negativity
Negativity isn’t just “bad vibes.” It’s a pattern of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that focus on problems, blame, fear, and lack. On the surface, negativity looks like complaining, anger, or fear. spiritually, it’s any energy that pulls you away from your center.
Internal negativity: Self-doubt, over thinking, constant self-criticism, worst-case scenarios, playing on loop. Its the inner voice that says “you’re not enough,” endless comparison, resentment that one carry.
External negativity: Gossip, cynical people, toxic workplaces, endless news cycles, social media outrage. People and even environments leave us feeling drained, agitated, or smaller. Inertia, darkness, confusion – these traits attracts the ‘tamasic’ tatva. Think of it as mental pollution. A little is inevitable. Breathing it all day is what hurts.
How to Protect Yourself from Negative Energy
One can’t control what others do, but can definitely control what one absorb.
- Before the world rushes in, take 2 minutes. Light a diya, sit in silence, or just breathe. Set an intention, “Today, I choose peace over reaction.” This works like an armor for the day.
- News once a day, not all day. Mute accounts that make you anxious or angry. Your mind is real estate — curate who gets in.
- When you feel dragged down, pause and label it: “This is anxiety,” “This is gossip.” Naming creates distance.
- You can’t convert someone determined to be miserable. Protect your peace by disengaging.
- Negativity lives in the body too. Walk, stretch, wash your face, drink water. A 5-minute reset breaks the spiral.
- Be cautious with your words. Replace “I have to” with “I get to.” Drop absolute words like “always” and “never” when describing problems. Words too shape aura.
- Not everyone deserves access to your mind. If a conversation turns to gossip or constant criticism, bless and exit. In your head say, “May you be happy,” and change the topic or walk away. You’re not being rude; you’re conserving your energy. Limit time with chronic complainers. You don’t owe everyone unlimited access. A polite “I’ve got to run” is self-defense, not rudeness.
- After a heavy meeting or crowded commute, wash your hands and face. As you do, visualize the negativity flowing away. Water has memory. Let it carry what isn’t yours.
- Before reacting to an angry text or a snide remark, pause for 3 breaths. Ask: “Will this matter in 3 days? Does this need my energy?” Most negativity dissolves when not fed.
- Switch off social media 1 hour before sleep. You don’t invite strangers to your bedroom; likewise don’t invite their opinions either.
How to Build a Positive Aura: Light from Within
Protection keeps darkness out. Generation of light makes you less penetrable. Your aura is simply the quality of your thoughts .
- Practice gratitude. Every night, mentally offer 3 things from your day back to the Universe/God. “Thank you for the grace to have wonderful people in my life. A guru who guide us at every step, relatives and friends to lend support morally and motivate to fight the challenges of life and come out victorious. Or just offer your thanks for simple thing like the chai that warmed you in a cold morning. Thank for the strength to finish that task. Gratitude is the fastest way to raise your vibration.
- Do one small act daily where nobody knows you did it — hold a door, feed a stray, send silent good wishes to someone stuck in traffic. Compliment someone, help a colleague, check on a friend. Generosity shifts focus outward and boosts your own mood. In other words nishkama karma_, burns negativity and brightens the aura.
- Your breath is linked to your mind. When anxious, try ‘ Anulom Vilom’ or just chant ‘Om’. Sound breath reset your system faster than over thinking ever will.
- What you eat, watch, and hear becomes you. Fresh food, uplifting music, books that expand you . These are ‘sattva’. Too much fried food, violent shows, and angry debates increase ‘tamas’ .
- Before bed, mentally place all worries at the feet of your Ishta_- Krishna, Shiva, the Universe, whatever you believe in. Say, “I did my bit. Now you handle it.” Sleeping light means waking light.
Conclusion is you are not responsible for the world’s negativity, but you are responsible for your energy. A lamp doesn’t argue with darkness; it just keeps shining. Build your practices, guard your peace, and remember the most spiritual thing you can do on a tough day is to stay kind, stay calm, and not pass the negativity on.
~Bhuvna “Jaya”~
As apparent from her name, "Jaya" has always had a victorious approach towards life. Optimism is her way of living life.
She loves to listen music during her leisure time. She firmly believes that failures are gateways to success.
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