Over the past few months I have been asked many questions about Smudging/Saging for cleansing negative energy. I decided to write just a few basics down from my own thoughts and experiences by using this beautiful technique. Smudging or Saging is a technique of powerful cleansing that comes from Native American Traditions. Through smudging we are using the spirits or elements of sacred plants to drive away negative energy and bring balance back into our lives, living spaces and our physical bodies. Smudging clears away the psychic, intangible subtle energies that gravitate to us and do not leave of their own accord. This energy can pull us down physically and mentally, making us tired, agitated and in some cases causing physical illness. The spiritual cleansing of smudging is a unique, beautiful, ritualistic way of bringing balance back into our lives. When I smudge or cleanse an area or myself, I use white sage (this is just my personal preference,) and sweet grass. Sage drives away negative energy, spirits, and influences. The sweet grass then attracts and brings in the positive energy once the negative has been cleared. This is for basic simple clearing and balancing,,, in some cases there are stronger herbs/incenses used. To smudge, you use a bundle of sage, there are many types out there to choose from, so find what speaks personally to you, an abalone shell or another heat proof dish to catch ashes and a braid of sweet grass. Loose leaf sage can also be used, again it is personal preference. It is always good to open windows and doors and allow the freedom of air to flow through as you smudge. Light the sage and let it burn for several seconds then gently blow the flame allowing the smoke to billow from the herb. I usually begin at the Northern side of a space and work clockwise (again personal,) as you slowly move about the space moving the sage in a circular motion, set your intention firmly,,, you can call on whatever Deity your personal faith allows or that you are comfortable with to help guide you, you can call on the elements of the plant,,, Angels, guides, God/Goddess,,,again this is your own personal choice,,, State your intention for all negative energy/entities/spirits to be cleared from your space and that they be returned to their "right and perfect place." Say your intentions firmly, whether they be out loud and spoken or in your mind,,, know that they will be followed,,, when your have done the whole space, thank your Deity's for there presence, guidance and help, then sit in silence and reflect on the peace and tranquility you have brought to your home/business or wherever you may be. You will be amazed at the lightness and the feeling of serenity that smudging can bring, it is a beautiful ritual that brings you to focus. Namaste, Dodie Clelland SAGAPS Case Manager/Investigator/ Sensitive "Stop, listen, breathe, you may just hear creation speak"
I had the pleasure of attending an SRV (Scientific Remote Viewing,) workshop this past weekend and I must say to my surprise it was a very unique experience, so I thought I would share with you all a bit about this scientific method of reaching the psychic mind. As a natural sensitive I was honestly not sure about this method and how it might interfere with my normal abilities. I had some trepidation about combining "science," with "psychic," abilities not knowing if this process would be crossing lines and confusing the way information usually comes to me. Surprising to me it did the exact opposite. Scientific Remote Viewing: Underpinning all of the research for SRV is the hypothesis that all humans are "Composit Beings," meaning we possess two fundamental aspects, that of a body and a soul. The soul in SRV is called the "Subspace Aspect," of a person. The thought is that as composit beings (in our physical bodies,) the physical stimuli of our five physical senses tend to dominate our awareness. Our five senses of taste, touch, sight, hearing and smell, overshadow the more intuitive awareness that originates from the "subspace/soul," aspect of ourselves. Our soul voices are deafened by the noise of our five physical senses. SRV uses specialized techniques to break through the noise. These techniques focus on shifting a persons awareness away from the physical five senses ever so gently toward the "subspace/soul," aspect. Once a persons awareness is no longer focused on the physical side of life this happens naturally and automatically. An SRV session starts with a form of meditation (transcendental meditation is widely used) where the conscious mind meets the unconscious mind and unlike my usual way of receiving information which normally I would only go into an unconscious state of mind, the two worked together, which was a very different feeling and way of receiving. Once meditative state is achieved, it is followed by a very precise form of protocols to gather information from a set target. It is a natural process for a deeply settled mind. While in a deep, relaxed mind the remote viewer allows their mind to roam across the fabric of the Universe, and the results are usually very exact. SRV is a scientific tool for connecting to the "soul mind," it was used by the military for over 20 years, and to this day "The Farsight Institute," based in Atlanta Ga. is continuing the research and development of the science of consciousness using remote viewing as it's primary research tool. As I started the SRV workshop I thought I was in for trouble, that a strict set of protocols might unsettle an already sensitive mind/soul. In fact it opened a realm of possibilities and abilities that I had not yet accessed and gave me a way to trigger my mind into accessing the information I was seeking, I would recommend this learning process to anyone who wishes to strengthen the abilities that we are all born with. Dodie Clelland SAGAPS Case Manager/Investigator/ Sensitive "Stop, listen, breathe, you may just hear creation speak"
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