Good vibes only

“Energy is the currency of the universe. You get what you give.” - Oprah Winfrey

My wonderfully spirited friend recently gave me a beautiful Abalone shell from New Zealand along with some gorgeous white sage from an organic farm in California. She's runs a lovely shop in London called Madame Mosaics. I'd been chatting with her about exuding positive energy in life and also wanting to ensure the energy around my home is pure and positive. It was such a thoughtful gift and I was eager use sage as a way to clear out any negative energy in my flat.

If you believe that everything is energy, like I do, then safeguarding your space becomes a prudent thing to do. The last few months could do with a little cleanse, I think. When using sage for energy cleansing, start by burning it around the parameters of your rooms. The smoke is believed not only to clear out negativity but also positive energies that might have stagnated, therefore, it's important to replace the void with thoughts of positivity and love. As Oprah once said, "energy is the currency of the universe, you get what you give." Embracing this mantra has become a guiding principle for me.

Taking intentional steps to cleanse and uplift our surroundings is an empowering practice. This type of cleansing has certainly added a new dimension to my mindfulness journey, reminding me to be aware of the energy I contribute to the universe and hopefully paving the way to receive life's positive energy in return.