I. Negative Entities 101: Introduction and Types of Entities
II. Negative Entities 101: Personality Profile of a Neg
III. Negative Entities 101: Who is Targetted?
IV. Negative Entities 101: Negs and Addiction
V. Negative Entities 101: Occult Dabbling and Spiritual Arrogance
VI. Negative Entities 101: Natural Metaphysical Abilities and Awakening
VII. Negative Entities 101: Mistaken Spiritual Beliefs
VIII. Negative Entities 101: Subconscious Wounds and the Shadow Side

In the last post I discussed how, when we aren’t in full control of ourselves, we leave ourselves open to anything that might want to take control. A person with a chemical addiction is the most obvious example of someone not in control of all their faculties; thus making them an easier target for negative entities. Drug and alcohol addictions are the most obvious — but anything that is done in excess as an escape can be an addiction. Gambling, sex, the internet, work, videogames — the list goes on.

Drugs and alcohol are in a special category. In addition to the fact that an addiction takes control over one’s actions, drugs and alcohol alter the brain’s chemistry in such a way that one does not have full control over their mind and body either. When someone is intoxicated to the point of not being in full control, their natural defenses are seriously compromised. To refer back to the analogy of one’s house: this has the effect of not only leaving the doors and windows unlocked, but wide open as well. Many family members and friends of addicts have observed that sometimes, “something takes over” and it’s as if the addict turns into a whole other person. One can only wonder if this is where the phrase “monkey on my back” originated. It may also explain the familiar phenomenon of an addict saying and doing destructive things that the individual would not normally, and then having no memory of it later. As a poster on a well known forum recently recalled:

“As a child I regularly saw my alcoholic father at a certain level of inebriation, suddenly change in looks, and in character right before my eyes. The switch was almost instantaneous, and within seconds he literally looked like somebody else - not my father. The eyes flashed dark and foreboding and his energy changed from my father’s drunk energy into something dark and very ugly hell bent on creating fear, chaos and pain for others - both physically and
mentally.”
–LimeLady

This quote underscores the point that negative entities seek to cause as many problems for as many people with as little effort as possible. Since an addiction can do serious damage not only in the addict’s life, but the lives of loved ones as well, it takes relatively little effort for an opportunistic entity to turn what is already a problem into even more of a major source of pain and heartbreak for all involved. For the addict him or herself to overcome the addiction is hard enough, but an attached entity can turn a basic urge into an overwhelming compulsion. While it’s not unheard of for someone to break the cycle and overcome addiction where an entity is involved, ideally the entity would be removed first so that rehabilitation can proceed without extra interference. It is for this reason that I wish all treatment programs included an emphasis on regular spiritual practices for developing one’s focus, will and energy system, such as meditation and basic energy work at the very least. With all addictions, additional influence or not, developing willpower — the ability to resolve to do something, and then do it no matter what — is very important.

A non-malevolent but equally problematic factor worth mentioning is earthbound spirits of former alcoholics. Many sources that I consider reputable have indicated that unless an addiction is resolved in life, we take them with us after death. A nonphysical spirit has neither the means to satisfy a craving for a physical substance, nor the ability to overcome the craving. What they can do is develop an empathic connection with a living alcoholic and experience the intoxication through them. Unfortunately this means that the spirit is continuously urging the person to drink more and more, and the living person basically has the cravings of two people to contend with. The spirit may be able to get help releasing the addiction on a higher plane; unfortunately in many cases the addiction is keeping them tethered to the physical plane in the vain attempt to satisfy their craving. Instances like this should be dealt with as a haunting rather than clearing a negative entity, though ways to figure out which is which, and accomplish either, are beyond the scope of this article. One’s best bet in cases like this is generally to get in touch with someone who has experience in these matters.

For further reading: Bruce Moen explores this and many of the ways the dead can (usually unknowingly) affect the living in his Exploring the Afterlife series.

If you are close to someone with an addiction, even if you suspect them of being influenced by an entity, your first priority should be your own safety and well being, and that of any kids involved. Any attempts to offer assistance to an afflicted person should always be approached with this firmly in mind: the best way to help someone else is to start by refusing to let yourself be controlled by their problem.

It is also important for all parties to keep in mind that there are no excuses for bad behavior — whether chemical or spiritual. I realize it can be extremely difficult to “own” things one may have said and done while not consciously aware of their actions, including actions that were influenced by a malevolent entity. The fact remains that personal responsibility is one of THE most potent weapons in one’s arsenal, against addictions and entities alike. All things considered, it is a small price to pay for the freedom of one’s consciousness.

The next post will begin to explore the ways metaphysical ability, exploration and awakening relates to the negative entity phenomenon.

–Palehorse

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1. Negative Entities 101: Who Is Targetted?
2. Negative Entities 101: Natural Metaphysical Abilities and Awakening
3. Negative Entities 101: Introduction and Types of Entities
4. Negative Entities 101: Occult Dabbling and Spiritual Arrogance
5. Negative Entities 101: Subconscious Wounds and the Shadow Side

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