How to smudge: Burning sage?

Smudging with sage is like lighting a special candle that helps make your space feel fresh and calm.

To smudge, you start by taking a bundle of dried sage leaves, which are like little green sticks tied together. Then you light one end of the bundle, just like how you light a matchstick or a candle, and let it burn for a bit.

Once it’s burning nicely, you gently blow out the flame, so only smoke comes out. Now you can wave the smudging stick around in the air, kind of like when you fan yourself on a hot day to feel cooler. This makes the smoke move through your room or space, carrying away any feelings of stress or tiredness.

Sometimes people move the smudge stick slowly from one corner of the room to another, it’s like giving the whole space a little massage, but with smoke!

After you’ve done that, you can let the sage burn out completely or just put it in a safe place. It's like saying "thank you" to your space for letting you rest and breathe easier.