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Gather traditional medicines like sweetgrass, sage, cedar, or tobacco. These are placed in a smudge bowl, shell (often abalone), or other fireproof container.

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Gather traditional medicines like sweetgrass, sage, cedar, or tobacco. These are placed in a smudge bowl, shell (often abalone), or other fireproof container.

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Face each of the four directions (East, South, West, and North) and give thanks. This honors the natural balance and the spirits of the directions.

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Face each of the four directions (East, South, West, and North) and give thanks. This honors the natural balance and the spirits of the directions.

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Quiet your mind and focus. Think about why you are smudging—perhaps for healing, clarity, gratitude, or protection.

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Quiet your mind and focus. Think about why you are smudging—perhaps for healing, clarity, gratitude, or protection.

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Use a match or lighter to ignite the medicine. Once it catches, gently fan the flame out so only smoke remains. Never blow on it directly, as this is considered disrespectful.

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Use a match or lighter to ignite the medicine. Once it catches, gently fan the flame out so only smoke remains. Never blow on it directly, as this is considered disrespectful.

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Offer a quiet prayer or thought, inviting the spirits, ancestors, and Creator to be present and guide the ceremony.

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Offer a quiet prayer or thought, inviting the spirits, ancestors, and Creator to be present and guide the ceremony. mikmaw

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Ears: To listen with respect.

Mouth: To speak truthfully and kindly.

Heart: To open it for compassion and love.

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Ears: To listen with respect.    Mouth: To speak truthfully and kindly.    Heart: To open it for compassion and love.

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Waft the smoke over your head and face. This clears the mind and thoughts.

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Waft the smoke over your head and face. This clears the mind and thoughts.

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Draw the smoke toward your eyes. This helps you see the truth and beauty around you.

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Draw the smoke over your arms, hands, legs, and feet—symbolizing purification of your actions, work, and path forward.

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Draw the smoke over your arms, hands, legs, and feet—symbolizing purification of your actions, work, and path forward.

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Express gratitude to the spirits and Creator. Let the smudge burn out naturally or extinguish it respectfully (never using water).

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Express gratitude to the spirits and Creator. Let the smudge burn out naturally or extinguish it respectfully (never using water).