Before settling into our new digs, it was important to my psyche and soul to perform a smudging ceremony.

Sage Spirit’s White Sage was the instrument of choice.  I did a clean sweep of the apartment in five stages.  If you try it — don’t get carried away, your exuberance may set off the smoke alarm.

A delicious combo of herbs: sage, cedar sweetgrass, lavender and copal all wrapped in cotton string — the smudge wand is considered a sacred herb and used for centuries by Native Americans in the smudging ceremony for cleansing and sending out prayers.

After the purifying ritual, intended to eliminate any possible negative energy that may be swirling around the space, and welcome fresh positive vibes – my mind and my space seemed different – lighter, brighter.  I felt more aware, things seemed clearer — I was reminded of the desert, Santa Fe, a special place filled with wonderful energy and blessings.

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