You have probably seen or heard about ‘cleansing’ on social media. While it may not be a new term, it most certainly is a popular one of late. The term is usually used when crystals or energy is being discussed as opposed to hygiene. But what do we actually mean by it, and why oh why is it so damn important?
We all know how good it feels after a hot shower, especially post an intense day or how lovely your space looks and, more importantly, feels post decluttering and a good tidy up – all this links back to your energy.
When you release built up energy what you are doing is letting go of stagnant, potentially negative energy and replacing it with lighter and renewed energy.
Everything you know and feel is energy.
Do you ever notice how sometimes when you walk into a room full of people you immediately get an uneasy and uncomfortable feeling, that is usually dense energy that you are feeling or taking on from those around you.
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, attracting the same type of person that no longer serves you well? This is because you have accumulated so much negative energy or thoughts, you start to vibrate at that low frequency and thus continue to attract things or experiences that are also vibrating at that frequency.
These experiences are examples of when 'cleansing' your own energy is needed. It the most effective way to change your mental and energetic state.
What does 'cleansing' your energy look like?
Sound: using sound, ideally a sound bowl, can clear negative energy, the vibrations can permeate a range of dense and blocked energy. You can also use your voice, a gentle hmmm or saying a mantra, like 'aum' is a beautiful and powerful way to cleanse your energy. This practice dates back to ancient times in India and religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.
Smudging: here you can use incense or herbs such as Sage. Lighting and allowing the smoke to fill your space clears negative energy. Palo Santo, a tree native to South America, has a glorious smell and I find is deeper and really profound in clearing negative energy.
Light: it seems like the most obvious one, but we're usually quick to forget the power of a flame. Lighting a candle and really focusing on seeing the light dispel any negative or blocked energy. A firm fave of mine is to stand under the moonlight and feel the energy of the moon cleanse my aura.
Crystals: there are crystals that are ideal for clearing not only your energy, but your space too. A deeply clearing crystal is Apophyllite, found in India, it resembles clear quartz and has a very direct and powerful energy. Hold the crystal and let its energy surround you. Or place in your room and ask for it to help remove negative energy. Moonstone, Pearl and Amethyst have clearing properties, wearing them can help keep your energy clear on a regular basis, ideal for people who work with the general public or in large, crowded areas where energy is transferred frequently.
How to 'cleanse' your energy on a physical level
De-clutter: removing clutter from your most used rooms in the house, bedroom, office, front room can help you clear negative energy that can linger when there is too much 'stuff' around.
Re-evaluate relationships: you may have people in our life that constantly drain your energy, it's usually a reflection on their energetic state but can leave you feeling down and your energy dense - Energy Vampires. Distancing yourself from them or physically removing yourself from that social circle can be helpful in giving yourself a break and to focus on your own wellbeing.
Waterfall technique: There is a visualisation technique that you can use daily to help remove negative energy from your aura - doing this before bed is a great way to get rid of all the built-up energy from the day that isn't actually adding any value. I've included it below and in a format that you can print off or take a snap shot of and save for you to peruse.
My own personal journal with discovering the power of cleansing:
During my late 20’s I had an emotional break down which manifested as a dull ache to intense pain around my gall bladder. As the pain was so localised I initially I thought it was gall stones, so I ended up having three ultrasound tests with nothing conclusive to explain the pain. I then thought it was my diet, I had been exercising but would often eat big meals and thought perhaps there was a link, so I took some herbal pills and cut out fatty foods and reduced portion sizes. When the pain continued, I realised that it was stress induced. When I thought about or was around certain people or circumstances like big family events, the pain would get worse. My low emotional state was my norm, so I really didn’t think it was a cause. I then made some big decisions, firstly, to get some help in the form of therapy and then decided to distance myself from family members and friends that no longer served me at an energetic level, it also meant that I didn't pass on my low energetic vibration to them.
After a few years of therapy and later discovering how to cleanse my energy (with and without crystals) the pain subsided, and I only get it back when I’m really stressed by someone else’s actions or energy towards me.
These tools that I learnt and removing myself from these situations (I appreciate it's not easy for everyone to do) was my way of cleansing the negative energy and replacing it with lighter more appropriate energy for my wellbeing.
In order for our life to change, we need to make the changes, whether it's mindset or perception or our connections with people or physical surroundings.
My awareness of energy has exposed me to this new level of awareness and respect towards things that hold energy. Which is why I believe it is important to maintain a practice of daily or at least weekly cleansing.
Here is the visualisation technique that I promised you:
Wearing crystals can support you in cleansing your energy on a regular basis, here are a few of my favourites:
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