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By declaring a morning gratitude mantra as you burn sage, you are setting the intention for a beautiful, joyous day ahead. This could be said before you drink your coffee and start your day. “Īn easy mantra to get started with for smudging is a morning gratitude mantra. May it be manifested into the shape that best expresses its truth. I feel within my heart come to fruition in a form that benefits my highest good. May it be used towards a specific project or a need for more creativity in my life. An example of a creativity mantra is, “I call in the divine abundance of creativity for inspiration. This could also be said to have anything in the room that inspires you, i.e., paint, journal, etc. You can also try burning a candle or incense that makes you feel inspired and happy before starting this smudging mantra. It’s even better if it’s your workspace or the area of your home where you feel the creative spark. When it comes to mantras for fostering creativity, it is best to clean or arrange the space where you’ll be doing your work. Surround this space and everyone in it with positive energy and white light. I command you to leave and go to the light. An example of a mantra is, ” I command any negativity, any low vibrational energy, and non benevolent beings within this space to leave and go to the light.
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You also want to leave your windows open, so the negative thoughts and bad energy have a way to get out. It’s essential that when working with clearing energy, we are first grounded within our bodies to remove negativity so we are purifying the space. Some examples of mantras you can say are below: However, adding a verbal component like a mantra can only amplify your intention further. Any time you smudge, you can say anything that comes to mind or choose to keep it silent. This space will then be blessed and purified to the highest degree. During the process, it’s essential to express your gratitude and repeat your mantra as you go through the process.īy focusing on this mantra, your energy will sync with the sage to highlight the space you are focusing on. Move slowly and wait for the smoke to fill the space before moving on to the next spot. The sage typically looks like a stick and is referred to as a smudge stick, and once it starts burning and the smoke spirals, you hold and move the smudge stick to specific areas you want to clear or protect. As the smoke blows into the air, you are sealing your intention for cleansing and clearing.Īs you move through this practice, it is typically referred to as a smudging ceremony. The smoke’s role is to absorb all the negative energies and convert and blend them with the positive energy as it dissipates into the air. There are different types of sage available but the most popular are palo santo, and white sage. The ritual or practice of burning a bundle of dried sage is called sage smudging. Burning sage is also a great form of self-care as you prioritize positivity within your energy. By repeating phrases or a mantra, you fill the space with good vibes and clear out negativity with the smoke. Words hold a powerful strength and can help heighten this practice. Adding a specific mantra allows you to narrow in on what type of energy you call or manifest. Further, a 2016 University of Mississippi thesis suggested that white sage is rich in compounds that activate certain receptors in the brain responsible for elevating mood levels, reducing stress, and even alleviating pain (via Healthline).Burning sage is a powerful, cleansing ritual to call in intentions or invite new energy into a space. Interestingly, burning sage increases negative ions and reduces positive ions in the air. Specifically, positively-charged ions in the air, which are often created in artificial environments and environments that house electronic devices (like our homes and offices) can increase stress and trigger allergies and other ailments, while negative ions, which are naturally high at places like a beach or a park, have an antidepressant and healing effect. Research has shown that negative ions and positive ions have noticeable effects on the well being of human beings ( ). And when people say they can "feel" healthier energy in a room after it has been smudged, there may be scientific reason for that, too.
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