Smudging The Blues Away

Last updated on: February 7, 2018 at 8:11 am by Kristy Robinett

Smudging The Blues Away 2018-02-07T08:11:58-07:00 Kristy Robinett

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If you are feeling down or just off, you might want to smudge. Burning white sage helps to clear your space of all negativity and negative energies. Smudge sticks are used in traditional Native American ceremonies to purify people and places. There are similar ceremonies in many cultures where herbs are burned for cleansing. Smudging can be used to counteract depression, anger or bitterness, and it’s great to do when you are having some winter blues.

Smudging with sage (I prefer white sage) is a simple and powerful way in which to remove negative energy from the area. Place a few leaves in a fire proof container or a albacore shell, and light the leaves or light the bundle. The flame should go out in a short time and the sage will begin to smolder. Fan the smoke with your hand or feather. Say a blessing of protection, or prayer, as you walk around. Fan the smoke around you imagining it passing through you. It flows through you drawing out all of the imperfections that have collected within yourself. I recommend going to the farthest part of your house and work yourself towards the front, opening a window where you can draw all of the negative energy out. Don’t forget to smudge closets, basements, nooks and crevices, etc.

Smudging yourself on a daily basis can also be very helpful in keeping yourself balanced and can help if you are around emotionally unbalanced people. Frankincense, Lavender, Sandalwood, Myrrh and Palo Santo also work to remove negativity. I love adding flowers and different hers (as in the photo above) to pretty it up. And just sitting in a basket in the house can help to purify the energy.

When I smudge I say the Lord’s Prayer and then ask for all the negative energy to be removed, and positive energy to be replaced. Then I will say something like this – “Cleanse this space, remove the past. I’ve found my happiness at long last. Fill this space with joy and love send your blessings from above.”

I always caution those with small animals or those in the house that might have breathing problems or asthma as many of these herbs have very pungent smells and if there is a lot of smoke it could effect those more sensitive.

Smudging also helps those who might be having bad nightmares or just feeling blah.

Believe,
Kristy Robinett
www.kristyrobinett.com

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