You're getting home from work after a rough day...ugh.  The only thing you want to do is forget about it.  But you can't seem to shake it.  Or perhaps you've been going through something in your personal life that just has you feeling weighed down or depressed.  Don't start playing the blame game and beating yourself up for whatever isn't going right in your life, start clearing some of that negative energy that's hanging around.

Throughout the day, little particles of negative energy can attach to us like parasites.  I affectionately call them Negative Nancy Parasites.  These little parasites drain us of our positive energy and eventually, it can make us weak and susceptible to more negative energy.  If we let this happen, this can make our judgement cloudy, our outlook on life somewhat merky, we can feel disconnected and moody, and start thinking unpleasant thoughts (you know, the kind that you would NEVER tell anyone because you don't want your friends knowing you think like that). 

This steady stream of unpleasant thoughts will create a stream of unpleasant events that we are manifesting into our existance.  All because you got in an argument with your spouse or a coworker, or because something didn't quite go your way today, or because your holding on to a grudge from a situation that happened a long time ago!

The first thing I recommend doing is going to God or your Higher Self.  Have a conversation!  Let God know what you've been going through, even if you don't understand why you're feeling this way.  Don't hold back, just start venting, even if it doesn't make sense.  Acknowledge ALL your feelings and release them to God.  Don't be coy!  God loves you and knows your innermost thoughts anyway so you might as well Be Real!  After you've had your pow wow, pray for guidance in clearing out all that negative energy... Don't forget to say 'thank you'.  Showing gratitude is a great energy clearer!

There is no particular order to any of the following methods.  There is no guaranteed method that will always work for everyone. This is where your inner guidance will lead you to doing what's right for you.  Your spirit knows, so just follow.  There are many many things you can do to clear your energy.  Here are a couple ideas, to simply help you along the way.  Remember that it's not so much the ritual but the intent behind it.  So be clear in your intent!

Clearing your House

  • Burn sage-  Burning sage is an ancient Native American ritual performed to clear negative energies and blessing your space.  This is often called 'smudging'.  You can use a smudge stick, which is the sage dried naturally and bundled into a stick.  Or you can put some sage into a container, preferably something of the earth, such as a sea shell or a clay pot, but it doesn't have to be to get the desired affect.  Burn the sage and as the fire goes out, fan the smoke to the areas of your house you want to clear.  Pay special attention to rooms that hold a lot of emotion, like a bedroom where you've done a lot of crying/arguing, or an office in which you've experienced a lot of stress.  Negative energy also tends to collect in corners like cobwebs, so remember to fan smoke to the every area!  **Saying a prayer while you're burning, asking God to release any unwanted energy from your space is very beneficial and it reminds you of your intent.  Remember, this is a team effort.  You're not in this alone. 
  • Water and Lemon Juice-  Lemons are so cleansing!  Mixed with some other ingredients like baking soda or salt, you can really clean your house! But right now, let's just use the lemon and water.  Put a little lemon juice in a bowl of water so it has a nice smell to it.  Grab a fresh sponge and just start wiping in those areas where you feel the most negative energy. Imagine the lemon water extracting the little parasites from the walls or counters, and then the sponge soaking it up!  It's as simple as that! Ask God to guide you to those areas that need the most love! God will never steer you wrong!  Is it your office where you may be stressed paying bills? Then wipe the desk and the wall near your desk.  Are you angry in the kitchen and transferring that energy to your food? Then wipe the counters and maybe the cabinets.  You can even squeeze some lemon in your laudry if your clothes are the culprit!  When you're done wiping the areas, give the sponge a thorough rinse with clean water.  This will remove any excess dust and dirt from the sponge, so you can use it again! Do this cleansing as often as you like! This can be your end of the week ritual if you want!  **Make sure the surface your wiping will not be damaged by lemon and water.  If you are unsure, do a spot test.  Also, we are energy clearing, so you don't have to scrub that area, like your actually cleaning the surface. You're LOVNG the area, and giving it a little bird bath so to speak.   
  • Stay Tuned for more helpful ideas in Energy Clearing, Part II!



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