Knowledge protects, ignorance endangers (Wave Series - Laura Knight Jadczyk).

Q: (L) What can protect us?
A: Knowledge.
Q: (L) How do we get this knowledge?
A: You are being given it through this source now.
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A: Just knowing about it gives psychic defense.

The more you learn about your environment the better you will know the universal laws as well as the more your consciousness will grow and the more power you have over your environment. I am not talking about taking classes in school, I am talking about growing your energy.

Energy - Consciousness - Vibration

Once you reach a certain level then the environment, and it's players, cannot touch you. The only things that will affect you are your own cause and effect.