Sage is a plant whose scent is revered for its ability to purify, protect and elevate space. Not exclusive to space, sage leaves are also a powerful ally for easing emotional flurries, and freeing the spirit up to accept the light of positivity. The influence that burning sage can have on one’s spirit and space lies within their intention.
For sage cleansing to work, you must focus your energy on a clear intention before burning it. With a raised awareness, we ascend beyond the energy clogs that blocked our intentions from maturing into reality. We are able to see situations more clearly, and our mind becomes open to forgiveness, compromise and other forms of emotional progress.
Burning sage can have a significant impact when used after an argument, after an illness, before and after parties, after an intense workout, prior to meditation, when moving into a new space and during periods of grieving. Proper use of a sage leaves doesn’t have to include a complex ritual, but even a simple smoke cleansing can be enhanced by implementing certain tips. When wafting the sage around your space, be certain to pay extra attention to gateway areas like windows, doorways, hallways and closets. Make sure windows are open to allow ventilation so that the smoke does not become overwhelming. To direct the smoke, you can one hand to hold the burning sage within an abalone shell or similar non-flammable bowl, and use your other hand or a feather to send the smoke where you’d like it to go.
Along with its healing properties for the spirit, the smoke of white sage can instantly neutralize any odors in your home, which makes it a safe and natural alternative to other room sprays or air fresheners. If you feel a sense of heaviness in your home, it would also be a good time to give each room a sage burning session, which will clear and purify the air. We also recommend burning sage before any type of therapeutic session, whether it’s meditation, yoga, or another type of self-care.
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