Let's Talk About White Sage...

Smudging is a sacred practice that has been used by indigenous peoples for centuries. It involves the use of plants, such as white sage, to cleanse and purify a space or an object. The smoke from the burning plant is believed to carry away negative energies, and to promote healing and spiritual growth.

White sage, in particular, is a sacred plant that has been used by many indigenous cultures for smudging and other spiritual practices. It is believed to have powerful cleansing and purifying properties, and is often used to create a sacred space for meditation, prayer, or other spiritual practices.

Unfortunately, in recent years, the practice of smudging has been appropriated by non-indigenous people, particularly white people, who have taken the practice out of its cultural and spiritual context. This has led to the commercialisation and commodification of white sage and other sacred plants, which has caused harm to indigenous communities and their spiritual practices.

For this reason, it is important for white people to recognize the sacredness of smudging and white sage, and to respect the cultural and spiritual traditions of indigenous peoples. Non-indigenous people should not participate in smudging or other indigenous spiritual practices unless they have been properly taught and initiated by an indigenous teacher, and have obtained the appropriate permission and consent.

Overall, smudging is a sacred practice that has deep cultural and spiritual significance for indigenous peoples. Non-indigenous people should respect this significance and avoid participating in smudging or other indigenous spiritual practices unless they have been properly taught and initiated.