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Palo Santo: The Mystic and Magic
The sweet smell of Palo Santo Ah, the sweet yet almost peppery smell of Palo Santo…I recently bought my first burn stick after using sage for many years, and I instantly was intrigued. I wouldn’t say it has a less overpowering smell than incense or sage, just different (in a fabulous way 😉). It immediately takes your mind for a walk through a magical forest full of beautiful creatures, a sense of wonder, and a fresh start. So, what is the history behind this magical tree? What ancient traditions are you releasing when you smudge? What are the ethics behind harvesting its gifts? What is Palo Santo used for? Palo…
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Sage It – Create a Calming Space
Cleanse the home of negative energy Ah, I love a good cleansing of my home. I smoke cleanse my house or myself whenever I feel out of balance or there seems to be a lot of negative energy around. I also use it to banish bad dreams that have been reoccurring for a few days. Smudging is well-established in Native American culture and has been used for many, many years. It is seen as a spiritual healer by most and is something that must be respected and done with good intentions. Most types of sage that are commonly used have antimicrobial properties so it is great for literally cleansing the…