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Saturday 18 December 2010

The Benefits Of Space Clearing

Everyone's had the experience of walking into a room, building, or home that just feels good. Likewise, there are rooms that make us feel uncomfortable for no apparent reason. We can attribute some of our feelings to the environment. Someplace clean and spacious, with nice furniture and pleasant artwork is obviously more appealing than a dark, cluttered room. Yet what we are reacting to is actually more than just the physical surroundings. On an intuitive level, we pick up on the energy of any space we enter. This is why Space Clearing can be so valuable, especially in your own home. Space Clearing is more than just spring-cleaning, or getting rid of clutter, although those are important first steps. It is a ceremony that frees your home of old energy, which is particularly important after someone has been ill or there's been an argument in one of the rooms. It's also a wonderful way to refresh your house before bringing a new baby home. You'll notice an immediate difference after a Space Clearing and you may even see an improvement in relationships, finances, or health issues. There are recommended steps to a Space Clearing ceremony. Some are more involved than others, but they basically follow the same principle of intention. It's good to begin with a thorough physical cleaning, and get rid of clutter. Think about what your intentions are for your home and what you want to invite into your life. You may want to create a quiet, relaxed atmosphere, or you may want your home to be full of people and laughter. The more focused you are about your vision, the easier it is to manifest the home of your dreams. To begin clearing, go from room to room and sense the energy throughout the house. You may find that some rooms feel more stagnant than others and you'll know then that you'll need to spend more time and energy clearing that room. To clear energy from a space, you may drum, clap, or ring a bell or chime. You may also burn a sage smudge throughout the entire house, being sure to reach into corners, in closets and under beds. The formal clearing procedure can be time consuming, but it is an excellent technique for altering the energy in a space. If you have already completed a clearing yet you feel somehow stuck, or you haven't committed to a clearing ritual and you would like to make your home feel comfortable in the interim, you can always do a tune-up. Start with a thorough cleaning; allow sunlight and fresh air into your space on a daily basis, or bring in a few fresh plants (be sure to water and keep them healthy). Do an abbreviated clapping or chime ringing in areas where the energy seems heavy. You'll be surprised how much better you and your home will feel.