Reducing our Stress Response from burning sage
The ritualistic nature of burning sage can reduce our stress response. For one reason we burn sage is to cleanse our environment from negative energy. Another reason we burn sage is to gain wisdom and clarity from our cluttered mind space. Third, we burn sage to promote inner healing.
burning sage for healing can be referred to as Smudging
For instance, smudging for cleansing and spiritual healing is a ceremony that has been practiced by Indigenous People which involves the burning of sacred herbs. Specifically, forms of Sage (Common Sage or White Sage) and Cedar are the most typical herbs used for burning in a smudging ceremony. Traditionally, First Nations have special herbs to purify and bless people and places. Moreover, if we want to look deeper into the healing benefits of sage, their have been a few instances where the smudging would be done in the hospital to cleanse and repel evil spirits from the ill and sick. For example, it is similar to a priest coming in to give Holy Communion to a patient.
Personal Clearing for Yourself During a Smudging Ritual
First, we start by inhaling the smoke from the burning herbs. For instance, this is similar to a meditation technique, where you would take in a deep breathe, hold for a few seconds and then release/exhale. Second, we focus on our personal self and body as the smoke circles around our heads and travels down in circular motion to our ankles and feet. It is much easier to do this practice with a feather to help guide the burning smoke. In addition to personal clearing, you can continue the smudging ritual in your car and home. From my perspective there is no limit on how many times you can repeat the smudging ritual. Sometimes, I do it multiple times in a day and then their are other days when I would do it daily. It is completely up to the individual. Of course, I’m addicted to the burning sage.
An Alternative option to burning sage is the safe smudge spray
If you are feeling down, stressed or just want to clear the energy around you, I recommend trying a smudging ritual ceremony of your own. You might be glad you did. Let me know if you have any questions about smudging and cleansing. I’m here to help. Have a great day.
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