INSPIRED

Grab your lighter. It’s time to burn some magic.

It often seems like the ritual of burning sage, also known as smudging, is only done when negative energy needs banishing.

Indeed, that is part of the practice, but keep in mind it can be performed on a regular basis to maintain positive vibes and energy within you and your home.

 Smudging has a diverse lineage. For centuries, Native Americans have been burning sage as a cleansing ritual. Ancient Romans and Egyptians also have a strong history of smudging to enhance body and brain health. When it comes to different, unrelated groups of people doing something like this over the course of many years on a consistent basis, one has to think…

WERE THEY ONTO SOMETHING?

In my early teens, I was very drawn to these types of rituals.  I was very curious as new age practices of casting spells and all the hippy woo hoo stuff that was happening in our house I would go to in to my mum sewing room and find quirky stuff, from candles crystals tarot cards, sage, incense,& magic spellbooks. And had a Very excited Fascinated in the Egyptian laws & the storys of the Greeks gods basically I do believe that there is more magic then we know off.

Over the years, I have smudged myself before heading out of the door ,Then our entire house, my partner Jim office to he’s art work to computer with amazing stuff that’s has come from this right down to our pet Bulldog Bob,I burn White sage in my meditation classes, to clear the space for my clients,even helped sage my friend’s homes,

I want to encourage you to try smudging as it is truly a beautiful ritual to do for yourself and your home. It’s vibrant, earthy scent fills a space with healing energy and potential health benefits. If for nothing else, your home will smell delightful and clean.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF SMUDGING

BURNING SAGE CAN PURIFY THE AIR.

Sage is thought to have antimicrobial and antibacterial agents and can possibly help clean the air you breathe. This can help keep viruses, bacteria, and pesky bugs away from you and your loved ones.

IT CAN HELP CLEAR NEGATIVE ENERGY.

The ritual of burning sage has long been associated with releasing negative energy so it’s no wonder that it can help boost your mood. Learning to find time for yourself while smudging can help induce calm feelings and a more positive mindset.

IT CAN REPEL INSECTS.

Sage is known as a natural repellent. The next time you’re hanging in your backyard and mosquitoes stop by for a visit, light some sage in a bowl and let it smolder.

IT CAN HELP AID IN SLEEP, ANXIETY, AND STRESS.

Sage has been used for many moons by Mexican Traditional Medicines as way to treat “nervios” – a state of bodily and mental unrest. The terpenes within the plant can help soothe the jitters as well as offer an opportunity to clear and settle your mind.

IT’S A NATURAL ROOM FRAGRANCE.

Burning sage has a fairly potent scent. It’s both herbaceous and woodsy and can clear out other unsavory scents that may be lingering.