One Take | What is Smudging? (Short version)

Cecil Isaac explains what smudging is and why it's important

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[SandalsMBJam]

I am Navajo. My Ojibwe friend Smudged me 2 days ago. So much was going on in my life. Since being Smudged, nothing but Great Wonderful things have happened to me. 😊

[twthanous]

"There is no wrong way to smudge" THIS IS THE WAY

[missmjl]

"No right or wrong when it comes to smudging. People watching me will pick up their own way if smudging" truly respectful and wise words. Thank you 🎉

[guardianwaldo]

This is the culture that should have been embraced

[MoviesSam]

This is so intense to me. I believe the Indigenous people are far more connected to their spiritual side than most other humans. Beautiful.

[amycuaresma]

May your hands be cleansed, that they create beautiful things.

May your feet be cleansed, that they might take you where you most need to be.

May your heart be cleansed, that you might hear its messages clearly.

May your throat be cleansed, that you might speak rightly when words are needed.

May your eyes be cleansed, that you might see the signs and wonders of the world.

May this person and space be washed clean by the smoke of these fragrant plants.

And may that same smoke carry our prayers, spiraling, to the heavens.

[tarot_esoterica_with_erin]

I love that you said "there is no wrong way to smudge". That resonates with me so deeply. If you are smudging, your intention is to improve a space or a thing .. the intention is good and present and i feel that's important, more so than "how" you go about it. Thank you.

[BBFCCO]

I was reluctant to use sage but after years of negativity I tried it and it changed my life. Things became clear, still and I felt a strong connection to the earth.

[ashleymstewart]

I love educating myself about the sacred beliefs of the indigenous cultures around the world but Native American culture is so intriguing to me. So spiritual and I love the rituals and understanding why these practices are so important to their culture. Please keep sharing so I can educate myself .

[MikePuorro]

if every man were this stoic and spiritually focused... The world would be a better place.

[ijhpnng]

An honour to watch, thank you from Sydney Australia, land of the Gadigal Peoples of the Iora Nation. Internationally I pay my respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be Indigenous land

[brendab]

The way this man smudged I suddenly became overwhelmed with emotions, not sure if it was the yearning of wanting to know more, a sense of spirituality or both❤

[annabailey]

We must protect this man at all costs 😌✌🏼🙏🏽

[Zentrepreneurial]

This language is soft and smooth and touching.

[marytwiss]

Thank you for your teaching and placing it here on YouTube where younger, and somewhat lost, generations can find it and reconnect our ancestry. Chi miigwetch !

[Voyageurhorsdutemps]

Your way of smudging is beautiful. Your teaching is powerful. thank you💚

[blakepoore]

Thank you. I smudged my space this morning and also smudged myself while speaking positive affirmations and prayers. May we be happy. May we be at peace and at ease. May peace find it’s way to every part of this world

[Crodmog]

I could listen to this guy talk for hours. Thank you for sharing with us

[rdeshane]

Miigwech. This is very accurate. I also used an abalone shell bowl, and eagle feather. I mainly used sweet grass (for healing) and white sage (for spirits). Tobacco I've used at Native American funerals (an offering in respect of the dead). Smudging can be used for more than self protection. I used this method mainly for removing things that I knew were only spirits, (meaning an entity that had once been alive), as like with house blessings, it can sometimes make matters worse with demons. Demons usually require more powerful methods. Smudging is also great for balancing the energy in an area. It's absolutely worth learning.

[migzz]

Indigenous people allow enough room for right and wrong, always knowing and aware of the difference. The culture is so wealthy in story, praise and knowledge, much respect thank you for sharing.