Are Clary Sage and White Sage the Same?

Sage is a common plant around the world, but there are different varieties of sage. Let’s take a look at two prominent sages used today: clary sage and white sage. Is one a better choice when used for clearing out negativity, asking for blessings or healing?

Clary Sage

Clary sage is from the Lamiaceae [...]

Is Sage Smudging Passive or Agressive?

A reader asks, “I’ve read a lot about energy smudging, using sage and sweetgrass, or cedar for clearing negative energy. Is smudging a passive kind of energy healing, or is it active, almost agressive (in a healing sense)?”

This is an interesting way of phrasing your question. Agressive and forceful seem to mean invasive, [...]

White Sage Smudging Blessings That Last

A soul-session client recently asked, “When I do my sage blessing smudging I feel like I’m doing something for myself but the feeling doesn’t last. I always feel so caught up in my world. What can I do to make my day better?”  Doesn’t that question touch all of us?  Isn’t that a truth, [...]

What should I think when Smudging with White Sage?

A reader asks, “Is there something I should think about when I smudge with white sage and sweetgrass, or should I clear my mind of any thoughts? How much would I interfere with the smudging healing session if my mind is wandering or if I try to guide my thoughts?”

Thoughtful Smudging Healing

Great [...]

Hypnosis Induction Methods That Can Relax the Mind

by Michale Lee

Hypnosis induction is the first step in the hypnosis procedure where a subject is positioned in the proper frame of mind to become sensitive to recommendation or instructions from the hypnotist. Hypnotic induction can be applied by a person who is specially trained to do hypnosis therapy or self-administered. It may [...]

Seeing In the Dark: Shamanism Book Review

This article is a review of the book Seeing in the Dark: Claim Your Own Shamanic Power Now and in the Coming Age

Shamanism has been shrouded as a practice of mystery since the beginning of time. We are growing in our spirituality and awareness, and this is an age of discovery. Shamanism is [...]