Daily OM: In some of our lives, sweeping has
become an activity performed without much thought. In many cases,
sweeping is a lost art, replaced by the noisy, efficient vacuum cleaner.
But in several cultures and religions, sweeping the front and back
porch every morning is regarded as an important cleansing ritual that
prepares the ground for new energy on every level--physically,
spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. It is often employed to sanctify
a space and prepare it for a ceremony. This seemingly simple action has
the power to clear away the old and make space for the new. It stirs up
the energy in a place, clearing out the astral buildup that is the
natural by-product of the presence of humans.
This kind of sweeping is not about cleaning the area of dust. In fact,
the broom doesn't have to actually touch the ground to be effective...read more>>>...