Indigenous people across the globe have practised smudging for centuries as a method to cleanse the body, mind, and spirit. Similar to how Smudging can make the body and mind feel cleansed, Smudging could eliminate any negative energies from your space or even your home.
Smudging is the process of burning a sacred bundle of medicinal herbs designed to help to cleanse and rebalance the energy of your home. Burning sacred medicines creates smoke that allows the healing effects from the plant to reach the body and home.
The smudging practice varies between tribes. Therefore it’s fine if you’re not exactly where to begin. The best method for practising Smudging is by being open with your spirit and ensuring you’re mindful and considerate of the different cultures in which you’re smudging.
Within a few steps, we’ll show you the basics of smudging for beginners and how to make a DIY kit that lets you be comfortable Smudging at your home. It’s easy to learn how to smudge by following some easy steps and ensuring you have everything you require.
Things you may need
The smudging supplies you have are known as”your “bundle” or may be called the smudge kits or a medicine bag. A typical smudging kit comprises abalone shells, tobacco, match feathers of eagles and your choice of smudging remedies like sage sweetgrass or cedar.
If none of this is readily available, you could exchange it with other products that perform the same. It is possible to exchange the shell of abalone for a ceramic, copper or metal bowl. An alternative feather might serve if you can’t find an eagle’s feather. Please make use of what you have if it can be able to hold your burning packet of medicine safely!
The SMUDGING PROCESS
People use smudging for various reasons, and it could make up a part of their daily routine, and they might wish to cleanse an area or smoke smudges in a ritual to cleanse their body, mind and soul. Whatever the motivation, Smudging may alter the vibe of your home and offer other advantages to your health with a quick and deliberate method.
Step 1: Prepare your supplies (or “smudge kit.”)
Step 2: Start to light the medication by attaching an igniter to the bundle. Place the bundle into an appropriate bowl to protect the flame and heat. Don’t blow directly on the bundle. Instead, use feathers to spread the fire across the medication to make smoke. The bundle must burn naturally.
Step 3: Move the smoke towards you so that the smoke can cleanse and purify anything it comes in contact with. Make sure you smudge your head for positive thoughts, your eyes for clear sight, your mouth so that you speak only positive things, and your heart to affection and compassion. After you’ve completed this procedure, you can apply the smudge to your entire body to improve your well-being and wisdom.
Step 4: Distribute the smoke through the room so that it can permeate the entire area and cover every surface within the room.
Step 5: Let the medication smoke out without interruption. Smoke is the direct channel of communication with God. Therefore, it is crucial not to interrupt the connection. The smoke will cease to burn at the time it is intended to.
The final thing to think about is how to express yourself while the process of Smudging. Prayer, positive thoughts and giving thanks are powerful ways of connecting to your positive energy and releasing it into your new-clean space.
How do I get rid of the smudge?
We hope that, with this simple guideline, you’ll be able to learn to smudge within just some minutes. If you can smudge mindfully, you will enjoy the benefits of this sacred ritual that indigenous peoples have utilized for centuries to maintain peace, harmony and positive energy.
