Pictured above with me is my student, Nizam, whom I sent to hospital as his eyes were swollen because he was allergic to the flu medicine that he took. He is okay now but feeling a bit tired. This is normal for people who have recovered from an illness. Like him, I have not fully recovered from the burglary of my house and also falling down the stairs of the police HQ in Seri Manjung. Ever since my house was broken into (and also the fall), I have not been my normal, lively self. I feel that the space that I live in has been violated. There is a lot of negative yin energy left behind by the intruders and I will be performing a space clearing ceremony next week after I do my annual spring cleaning for Chinese New Year.
What is Space Clearing?
Space Clearing refers to the energetic shift and transformation of subtle energies in an environment resulting in increased harmony and balance.
It is a good idea to clean and clear your home or office at least once a year, and do a moderate cleansing around the time of the full moon each month. Other times to do a Space Clearing are when you need a change in your life; after illness or injury, death, difficult guests, negative incidents, or a robbery; when you are selling your house or when you are feeling tired and drained.
There are four steps to Space Clearing.
- Preparation involves becoming clear about your intention. Where intention goes, energy flows. This includes your overall intention for your home or office as well as any specific results you desire. The clearer your intention, the greater the effect.
- The next step in the process is Purification. Since energy moves through a space like water moves in a stream, this is like clearing debris from the stream. Stagnant energy is cleansed so that new energy fields can be instilled. You know that the energy has been cleared when colours look brighter, you can breathe more deeply, sounds are crisper and clearer, you feel lighter and freer, and corners look sharper.
- After the purification stage, an Invocation or Blessing is offered. The tools used for this can be the same as or different from those used for Purification. Prayers are made to call in your specific intentions, filling the space with radiant light and crystal-clear energy.
- The last stage of Space Clearing is Preservation. This is designed to maintain the clarity of the ceremony. Energizers and protectors help preserve, protect, and enhance the energy field that has been created. Happy photos and special objects are examples of energizers. Protectors include angels, animal spirit allies, guardian spirits and prayer. Dedicating crystals and creating an altar are two specific ways to preserve the energy in your space.
Ten Ways to increase and enhance the energy of a space:
1. Do a thorough surface cleaning
2. Toss salt in all the corners of every room
3. Briefly open all the doors and windows
4. Take down any negative photos and paintings
5. Get rid of dead or dying plants
6. Put out fresh flowers
7. Light a candle
8. Burn incense, herbs or essential oils
9. Put on inspiring music
10. Say a prayer and ask that Divine Light fill the space
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