i found that when i opened myself up to those things, i was getting both good and bad. my Dean told me something that has really helped... She said "Kiya, you are not a 7-11."
I learned that i had to make clear that i am open to good spirits of the divine (or good family members, close friends), guides, and angels. That others who are dark or are mis-guided i do not have to be open to. Also, that I get to be at choice about when the good spirits can "see me". THat last part did feel akqard because - really, who am i to tell a holy angel of God (or any other wonderful being of any sort of the divine) that I'm busy, or sleeping now?!
The last pair i saw th other day was while i was lsitening to my favorite song while driving... so it was a little startling. But also a comfort to know that just because I may not be on the Christian road does not meen i have been "denied" or forgotten.
It was a comfort.
Kiya