Since I’m trying to think more positively, I thought it’d be a great time to complete a cleansing ritual. I started with a short prayer and finished by sage smudging our home. I’ve never done it before, but I’m hoping it got rid of any negative thoughts and energies that were still lingering around. And it’s even supposed to cleanse the air. At the very least, it let us mark another turning point in our lives and set a good tone for what’s to come. It was a fun activity to do after work that helped break up the monotony of our week too. I’m looking forward to doing it again whenever I feel like I need a fresh start.
The prayer I created had three important functions. First, I thanked everything that has served us in the past. Next, I took a second to notice who we are and what we’re working towards in the present. And lastly, I asked for help cleansing ourselves and our space to help improve our future. For the sage smudging portion, I briefly went over our bodies, starting from our feet and going up towards our heads. I also worked my way throughout our house, ending out of the back door. The whole process was a lot easier than I expected and only took us about fifteen minutes. I recommend watching a few YouTube videos if you’ve never done it before so you know how to light it, hold it, and put it out when you’re done.