Hello! The Ouija board is nothing more than a tool one uses much like a pendulum, scrying using mirrors, water, etc... or using tarot cards, even meditation and so on. As long as you clear your Energy Field before using any spiritual tools and your intention is from the heart you don't have to worry about attracting unwanted spirits ever. I totally get how you are a little apprehensive at first trying this but aren't the "First Times" we do anything in life just so exciting and thrilling.

So I would suggest to just take a few minutes preparing purifying your Energy Field within and outside of your body then Center yourself before you attempt to use whatever tool you are drawn to. A simple purification meditation using White light which only takes but a moment should give you the confidence and protection you seek. The Ouija board is a great tool to communicate with your Spiritual Guides at the beginning until you progress enough and soon you won't need such tools any longer to communicate with your Spiritual Guides or whoever you wish to communicate with. Keep your Heart and Intentions Pure and you will only attract those who are Pure of Heart who serves your Highest good throughout your Awakening/Spiritual Journey.

Keep your expectations low at first and be patient and try to remain as neutral as possible and your first contact will probably be the Guide who has been personally assigned to you. Most people have around 3 to 5 Spiritual Guides who are there for us to help deal with any circumstances in life but we all have that one who are a lot like us and who are very close to us. The Ouija board is a fun tool to use to get to know your Spiritual Guides on a personal basis. You sound and feel like a good/nice soul and I know you will have a lot of fun with this. It takes a brave soul to step out of their comfort zone to pursuit their Spiritual Adventure. Much Luv to you.

Peace, Love n Light