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In the quest for physical and spiritual cleansing, we turn to the wisdom passed down by our Native elders. A journey of healing, whether for ourselves or others, we must first rid ourselves of negativity, both in thought and spirit. This purification allows healing to flow unobstructed, untainted by any lingering negativity. The elders emphasize that all ceremonies, be they tribal or private, must begin with a pure heart to invite sacredness into our actions, enabling us to pray, sing, and walk in a sacred manner, guided by benevolent spirits.

THE TRADITION OF SMUDGING

Throughout the world, indigenous cultures have employed herbs such as Sage, Cedar, and Sweetgrass to achieve this cleansing. A common ritual involves burning these herbs, and wafting the fragrant smoke over one's body. Today, this practice is known as "smudging."

You can easily acquire sage sticks from a new-age shop.

YOUR INTENTIONS MATTER

When it comes to the smudging ceremony, remember that, regardless of the specifics, your intentions are understood by a higher power. There's no wrong way to do it, as God and the guiding spirits in the unseen world recognize and bless your efforts.

MY SMUDGING PROCESS

Here's my smudging process: I select Sage, choose a moment when interruptions are unlikely, and sometimes play soft meditative music. I start at my meditation room altar with a white candle, light it, and offer a prayer, inviting God and my spirit guides to be present and guide my actions.

Personally, I use the Light Invocation by Dael Walker, repeating it three times as suggested: "I invoke the light of the God within. I am a clear and perfect channel. Light is my guide."

USING THE SAGE STICK

Lighting the smudge stick, after igniting it, blow out the flame once it begins to smolder and then gently blow on the smoldering embers to ensure it catches properly. If it goes out, simply relight it and continue. Once it's smoldering, I request that the smoke be blessed and that it purges me of all negative entities and energies.

SMUDGING YOURSELF

I start by smudging myself, beginning at the soles of my feet and working the smoke up around my body, I smudge also under both arms, starting from left to right and over my head, including the crown chakra, and finish off smudging behind my back.

CLEANSING YOUR SPACE

Then, I proceed to my meditation room, waving the sage stick slowly with my right hand, directing the smoke toward the walls and throughout the room. As I do this, I recite the following prayer:

"In the name of the Lord and by the powers of my guardian angels & spirit guides, I hereby cleanse this space of all negative energies and evil spirits. Only good may enter herein, in accordance with the free will of all & the highest good of all. So be it, so be it, so be it."

Repeat this prayer as you move methodically through every room, including closets, ensuring the smoke envelops every area. Once this cycle is complete, you can proceed with the candle, illuminating every corner of your home. Some people also choose to sprinkle a mixture of sea salt and water while offering a prayer, but this is a matter of personal preference.

CONCLUSION: EMBRACE THE POSITIVE ENERGY

Upon completion, express gratitude through a prayer, and you will sense the positive energy that now pervades your home. This ritual should be repeated monthly, with some preferring to do it during the new moon and others during the full moon. The choice is yours, as long as Sage is your purifying ally.

Happy smudging!

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