Smudge your house using smudge sticks
Smudging is a powerful cleansing technique from the Native America. It can be done to cleanse your aura, house, office and place where you spend most of your time using smoke from various sacred herbs. It is done by burning various sacred herbs tied in a bundle. The smoke which comes after burning the herbs drive away negative energy and restore it with positive energy clear the negative.
There are various different herbs which we use to smudge but the most frequently used are sage, lavender, holy basil, rose, rosemary, sweet grass, lemon grass, cedar etc.
HOW IT IS DONE
There are various technique which we can use to smudge but here I am sharing my process of smudging.
Before smudging opening the doors and window is very important so that the trapped energy can escape through. This will also help fresh air and positive energy to enter and circulate in your home again. Doors and windows are the entry point for both negative and positive energy. Beside these places, the reflective surfaces (mirrors, computer screen) hold and trap energy. So these areas should be thoroughly smudged.
PRIOR TO STARTING
Get ready with all the items.
Smudging sticks
Match sticks or candles
Fire proof container
Step 1: Smudging takes around 10 – 15 minutes. So find time when you are not disturbed. Firstly place all the smudging items on the table.
Step 2: If you like say some prayers before starting. I normally meditate for few minutes and invoke all the seven archangels to help me get rid of negative energy. After this light the tip of smudging sticks and gently wave the sticks until the smoke begin to come out.
Step 3: Always remember to hold the fire proof container at all times to avoid lit sticks from falling on the floor. Stay focus on your energy and gently wave the hand to disperse the smoke.
Step 4: Always start from the front door and should be done clockwise. Remember to spend more time in the corner, behind the door, windows and doors, closet, laundry, garage. While smudging focus all your intention on the positive energy and if you prefer you can chant some form of mantra. I prefer to chant “ Om”.
Step 5: When you finish smudging all areas, come back to the same place from where you have started and gently extinguished the sticks. Wait for a while and then you can pack it for next session. If you wish you can let it burn to continue to purify the energy. But do not leave the burning sticks unattended.
Lastly, say thank you to your higher self/ angel or whoever you have invoke and asked for their help during this smudging session.
After the smudging session you may feel little different because of your own negative energy dissipating and this is normal. Relax, take a few breathe and drink water.
This is how I perform my smudging session. Hope you liked it. Please do share your way of smudging technique as well . Please share this article with your friends, family and come back again for next article.
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