Have you ever used a lint roller? Only after a few passes over your clothes, and you pick up small to large pieces of debris. Well, our energy fields are just like lint rollers - whenever you go venture outside of your sacred space - you immediately being to pick up energetic debris that can leave us feeling a little unbalanced. Smudging is a great way to clear your energy fields or space from this debris.
What is smudging?
Traditionally smudging was practiced by Shamans using a bundle of smoldering dried herbs (typically sage) - the smoke from the smoldering herbs is used to clear the space or persons aura.
How to Smudge:
1. Create a safe place - open a windows or do it in your garden.
2. Set an intention and say a pray for protection.
3. Light a candle.
4. Then light the bundle of dried herbs (you can combine other herbs into the sage, such as lavender, rosemary, cedar) - let it burn for just a few seconds before blowing out the flame.
5. Hold the smoldering bundle in one hand, and with the other hand wave the smoke over yourself.
6. When you have completed smudging your entire aura/space - safely dispose of the herbs and blow out the candle. Then seal the ritual with a closing prayer of protection.
Take note of how you feel before you begin the smudging practice and then, how you feel after.
It is recommended to practice smudging regularly and most definitely when you feel that your energy is drained or you are experiencing something that seems unusual for your character.
“May your days be many and your troubles be few. May all God's blessings descend upon you. May peace be within you may your heart be strong. May you find what you're seeking wherever you roam.” ~ Irish blessing
Smudge with care!
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Namasté
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