The Truth About Shields: the Good and the Bad

Why They Sometimes Help – And Why You Usually Don’t Need One As a Spiritual Healer, Theta Healer and Intuitive Guide in Seattle, WA, people ask me all the time:
“Should I be shielding my energy?” Here’s my honest answer:
Sometimes yes. Often… no.

Why I Don’t Usually Shield

If we’re all connected – part of one field – then what are we really shielding from?
Aren’t we just protecting ourselves from another aspect of the whole? That said, there are moments when shielding can be useful:
💜 Environments that feel chaotic or overwhelming
💜 People whose energy feels sticky, heavy, or intrusive I’ve used shields. And I teach clients how to use them – consciously.
But I don’t rely on them. And here’s why:

How Shields Work – And Where They Can Backfire

A shield is powered by attention and intention.
When you focus on it, it stays up.
When your attention slips – even for a second – it starts to collapse. And the moment it collapses? All that energy you were trying to block out?
It rushes in.
Suddenly, the thing you were resisting becomes part of your system. That’s why unconscious shielding can do more harm than good.

The Best Shield? Embodiment

After thousands of sessions as an intuitive energy healer, here’s what I know for sure: When you’re deeply in your body –
💜 Your field self-regulates.
💜 You own your space.
💜 Intrusion doesn’t land. You don’t need to block others out.
You just need to be so fully you that nothing else fits. That’s not retreat. That’s power.

Feeling Unsafe, Overwhelmed, or Energetically “Off”?

Let’s fix that. In 1:1 sessions (in Seattle, WA or online), I tune into what’s really making you feel vulnerable: 💜 Is it trauma?
💜 Old beliefs about safety?
💜 Leaky boundaries you didn’t know you had? We’ll work directly with your energy body – clearing blocks, upgrading your field, and guiding you back into your own center. Because when you’re grounded, clear, and present –
you don’t need a shield. 💜 Book a private session with me – in Seattle or over Zoom
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Hi!  I am Colby!

I am an Intuitive Guide and a Spiritual Healer based in Seattle, WA. I help you find your way – supporting you to break free and live fully, with purpose. Through a blend of deep energy healing, spiritual coaching, and a no-nonsense approach, I help you uncover the root of your suffering – and heal it. You finally get the support and clarity to discover you – the true you – and that changes everything. What I offer is not a miracle, although at times it is miraculous. I offer intuitive healing sessions online with people around the world and in-person in Seattle, WA. Explore Healing with Colby