Energy is everything! It’s important to get your energy right. If you ever felt like the energy was not right in your home, work environment, your soul/spirit…or anywhere else…then you should try smudging. Smudging is an energy cleansing ritual created by Indigenous people. I love to smudge! When I first discovered smudging it was referred to me by my therapist. However, shortly after I started smudging, I learned that it was a part of my Indigenous cultural roots.
I smudge several times a week, which some may think is a little too much. But who cares. To smudge the key ingredient you need is sage. My preference in sage is, white sage. I find the smell of white sage to be pleasant and relaxing. When I do smudge…I smudge my house, myself, and let the smell linger while meditating. When I am on the go, or in public places where a fire alarm may go off, I use my liquid white sage spray.
Typically, you can find sage in spirit stores, Indigenous trading post stores, or even on Amazon. There are trendy stores that sell sage and crystals. However, I question the authenticity of the sage and crystals in trendy stores. I’ll talk about crystals on a different post. I say that to say…to perform a historical ritual, you must buy your spiritual materials from places/spaces that reflect spiritual/Indigenous cultures.
Here’s what you need for your smudge starter kit and ritual experience:
- Find sage of your choice
- Light the smudge stick
- Walk around your space wisping the smudge stick
- Say a prayer or mantra while smudging to remove negative energy
- Open windows to release the negative energies
Believe me, once you try smudging you with start to feel the energy around you shift more positively.
Until next time…
-Peach
