Steven LaChance Blog

A question that comes up often is how to protect yourself from negative paranormal energy.

This deserves a thoughtful answer, not a dramatic one.

I do not start from the assumption that something is “negative paranormal energy.” That does not mean I dismiss people’s experiences. It means I begin with discernment instead of fear.

A lot of what gets labeled that way is often stress, grief, exhaustion, anxiety, or heightened awareness. The mind and body are usually the first to tell us when something feels off. When we ignore those signals and jump straight to supernatural explanations, we miss the chance to understand what is actually asking for our attention.

For me, protection starts with very human things.

Sleep matters. Hydration matters. Eating well matters. When the body is worn down, everything feels heavier and darker. A regulated nervous system is one of the strongest stabilizers we have.

Emotional boundaries matter just as much. If I am anxious, angry, or grieving, I slow down. I step back from anything that might amplify that state. Curiosity is healthy. Pushing through discomfort just to prove something is not.

The environment you keep matters too. Clean spaces, fresh air, natural light, familiar objects. These things anchor us in the present. That is not mystical. It is how the nervous system works.

I try to stay skeptical and open at the same time. A balanced approach is always best. I do not name something before I understand it. Fear thrives on premature conclusions. Calm comes from patience. The moment fear enters the room, clarity usually leaves.

And yes, faith belongs here.

Faith is already inside all of this. For many people, faith is a grounding and stabilizing force. Prayer, meditation, scripture, intention. These practices matter because they center you. They remind you who you are and where you stand.

Faith works best as an anchor, not a weapon. I know some people may feel that runs counter to the church language of spiritual warfare, but hear me out. Faith can be a centering force. When it brings calm, compassion, clarity, and confidence, it strengthens you. When it feeds fear or the belief that you are constantly under attack, it does the opposite.

If there is a kind of warfare here, it is not defensive or reactive. It is opposition warfare. It is choosing calm over panic, clarity over fear, compassion over escalation. It is refusing to let fear set the terms.

One of the most overlooked forms of protection is trusting your instincts. If something feels wrong, I leave. I do not challenge it. I do not escalate it. I do not argue with it. Walking away is not weakness. It is wisdom.

You do not owe any experience your presence.

Protection is not about fighting unseen forces. It is about staying centered, calm, healthy, and grounded in your own agency. When you do that, very little has room to attach itself to you in any meaningful way.

That part often gets forgotten.