Spiritual Tools & Affirmations To Rid Yourself of Negative Energy

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What Is Energy Cleansing?

Energy cleansing is a practice that has been used throughout history in various indigenous and modern day communities to bring balance and harmony to people and their environments. The principal behind the effectiveness of energy cleansing is rooted in the Universal Laws of Attraction and the understanding that all energy is willed into your physical reality through thoughts and words. Energy cleansing with tools such as sage, palo santo, crystals and more help bring a fresh start to the environment, the day, and your mindset by influencing a shift into a more positive direction that will aid in the formation of your desired reality. 

Signs You Need Your Energy Cleansed

If you find yourself feeling weighed down by negative thoughts and emotions, or unable to shake ominous or worrisome feelings and thoughts -  this is most likely a sign that you or your environment would benefit from an energetic cleanse and some accompanying affirmations to bring the cleansing all together. 

While it is important to note that energy cleansing is not the appropriate solution for deeper emotional or mental health issues such as severe emotional distress, hallucinations, or depression, it can be an effective tool to help you stay grounded, find emotional balance, and usher in comfort and a sense of security.  

Misconceptions About Energy Cleaning

Energy cleansing with sage, palo santo, and other tools is liked to witchcraft and demonic worship is some religious communities however, this is the farthest thing from the truth. Some of the oldest religions and culture groups use energy cleansing and accompanying tools to purge bad energies, such an Buddhist, Hindus, and Christians.

Oftentimes, people make the mistake of misusing energetic cleaning tools in the wrong scenarios and find themselves unable to rid their presence or environment from the negative energy that plagues them. This also gives energy cleansing a bad reputation amongst the masses. Although all energy cleansing tools essentially operate with the intention to clear out the negative and usher in the positive, they each have specific functions and purposes that should be known and understood prior to use.

Different Energy Cleaning Tools

1. Sage 

Sage is a plant native to the Mediterranean and in the same family as rosemary, oregano, lavender, thyme, and basil. Native Americans and other indigenous peoples have used sage bundles to cleanse their personal energy and the energy of their spaces for thousands of years. Sage is typically bundled together with the leaves of the plant and sometimes other herbs or flowers and burned so that the smoke can improve one's mood, reduce anxiety and promote healing and wisdom. It can also be used to purify air and specific objects. 

The practice of burning sage and other energy cleansing tools like palo santo and incense is more commonly known as smudging and can sometimes include the use of a feather to move the smoke emitted from these energy cleansing tools throughout the air in purposeful fashion to maximize their cleansing effects.

2. Palo Santo 

Smudging with harvested wood of palo santo trees  is a sacred practice used by Indigenous communities native to Central and South America to cleanse spaces and ward off evil spirits. Palo santo is part of the citrus family and related to frankincense and myrrh. 

Burning palo santo sticks is wonderful if you are looking to improve the feng shui of your environment. The smudging process with palo santo can be performed to cleanse the room post argument, prepare the energy of a new space or dwelling, reset the energy after guests have left, or simply when energy doesn’t feel right in the environment. During the smudging process, it is extremely important to open doors and windows and allow the negative energies to exit the premises you’re cleansing.

3. Incense 

Many people burn incense strictly to enjoy the aromas emitted into the air; however, burning incense has a deeper metaphysical meaning that most people are unaware of. In many religious practices, like Hinduism and Buddhism, burning incense is believed to deepen your attention and empower your spiritual focus. 

Depending on the aroma and the ingredients used, incense helps you tap into different energetic connections by cleansing the space for inner and outer journeys. For example, lavender incense relieves anxiety, uplift emotional wellbeing and create a harmonious balance within your inner psyche. Incense made of frankincense helps with energetic cleansing by promoting balance and ease. It’s important to understand the intended use for each scent and the included ingredients you choose when burning incense. 

4. Water 

Water has been widely used as an energy cleansing tool for centuries. Being that the human body is composed of close to 75% water, we all have a deep connection and are heavily influenced by the power of water. 

Water helps lift negative energy from your body and mind, calms the nervous system, and brings form a sense of clarity. Religions such as Catholicism and Christianity use water in baptisms as a form of energetic cleansing so that the participant is born anew, cleared of any past negativities, and given spiritual protection. Florida water, spiritual baths, salt baths and body steams can all effectively provide the same benefits when used to cleanse your energy.

5. Crystals 

The use of crystals to rid yourself or your space of negative energies is also centuries old practice, dating back to Egyptian times when they were said to be used to purge evil spirits. The belief behind crystal energy cleansing is that individual stones have the ability to influence the energy flow of the human body and environment. 

Much like incense, the color and properties of the chosen crystal will determine the different energy cleansing benefits. For example, quartz crystals are traditionally used to promote positive energy and healing while stones like black tourmaline and obsidian ward off dark or negative energies and offer protection to a person or space. 

Use these 21 affirmations to help cleanse your energy.

Now that you have a better understanding of what energy cleansing is and how to use the tools their benefit, reciting affirmations while you perform the energetic cleansing of your space or aura will help you capitalize on the benefits of this practice.

As always, we recommend writing your own affirmations or customizing any affirmations you source so they are tailored to fit your personal desires and goals. To learn how to write your own affirmations or customize affirmations you find online, read our blog titled “The Power of Positive Thinking For The Divine Feminine.”

Remove Negativity 

1. I am free of all negativity and unwanted energy.

2. I direct my thoughts toward positive things.

3. I am only allowing positivity and harmony to enter my life.

4. My aura is clean and my energy is renewed. 

5. I release anxiety and worry. 

6. I am releasing all energies that no longer serve me. 

7. There are many good things in my life, and I focus my thoughts on them

Feel Grounded & Balanced

1. I am safe, I am protected and I am loved.

2. I trust my intuition and self awareness to guide me. 

3. I am my highest priority. 

4. My mind is at peace and my heart is pure. 

5. Everything I require is available to me. 

6. My peace of mind will not be compromised. 

7. I accept my feelings and experience them fully.

Cleanse Your Space 

1. I choose to live in harmony and peace. 

2. I release all negativity from this space. 

3. My environment is one of safety and support. 

4. I am safe, protected, and at peace. 

5. I call in positivity and balance. 

6. I am releasing all energies of chaos and dysfunction. 

7. The power of protection lives within this space.