Space Cleansing – Part 2

Once you have cleaned your space physically, it's time to clean it energetically. There are several different tools we can achieve this.

Smudging -The first tool we can use to clear the space is known as smudging. These days smudging can refer to burning any kind of dried herbs (whether in a bowl or bound together in a smudge stick). The best herb to use to cleanse a space is white sage. Smudging is a great way to cleanse the whole house and re-energize it. You can buy smudge sticks at most new age shops and some health stores. Simply light the smudge stick as you would incense. It might take some time to get the stick burning, but once there is a flame, make sure you blow it out so it smokes like incense. It's best to hold a fire-proof bowl beneath the lit stick to catch any embers. 

To cleanse a room with a smudge stick, simply walk around the room allowing the smoke to waft into every crevice. You might want to waft the smoke up high to allow it to enter the top corners. It's good to open the doors and windows to allow the energy to refresh while you are smudging. When you are finished, place some sand or dirt in a small bowl and put the stick into the sand. Make sure you fully extinguish it.

 Tingshas/ Singing Bowls – Another of my favorite tools to cleanse the space is Tibetan cymbals (tingshas) and singing bowls. These are wonderful tools for using sound to heal and energize an area. You can buy these at most new age stores. They can be used in any room and are especially good for setting an intention for that room. They are also great for assisting in deep mediation and aligning the chakras through sound. To use them for cleaning simply decide the outcome you want for the room: eg  A prosperous and effective home office. Then sound the bowl by rubbing the mallet around the rim of the bowl. To sound the tingshas hold them by the leather just above their hole (where the leather passes through) and strike them at right angles on their rims. Say the intention out loud and imagine the waves of sound energy passing across the room carrying this intention.

Aromatherapy – Essential oils can help keep the room fresh and uplift the energy between cleansings. You can use simple oil burners for this. Different oils are suitable for different rooms: vigorating oils for offices, peaceful oils for bedrooms, etc. It's great to light an oil burner when you have guests and you want to create an  inviting space.

Crystals – Crystals are great for cleansing the negative energy out of the air because they are energy absorbers. It's useful to have a quartz or salt crystal near tvs and computers to stop negative ions polluting the room. Rose quartz is great for the bedroom, and citrine is fantastic for attracting abundance in office spaces. You might want to consider placing a bowl of assorted crystals near the entrance to your front door to promote good energy in the house and prevent any negative energy entering.

No matter what tool you use for cleansing your space, if you do it regularly you should see some pleasant results. It's easy to create warm, loving and productive environments when you take a little extra time to treat the space with respect.

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