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You’re Smudging Wrong – An Indigenous Medium Explains the Truth

Aug 17, 2025
Shawn Leonard, an Indigenous medium from Nova Scotia, shares his unique insights while on the road. He explains the importance of intention in smudging sage and how to assist earthbound spirits with love and respect. Shawn discusses the influence of free will and fear on spirits, and climbs into the cross-cultural connections of Christ consciousness. He also highlights the significance of spirit totem animals, offering guidance on how to recognize and connect with them for personal spiritual growth.
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ADVICE

Smudge With Intention And Love

  • Approach earthbound spirits with kindness, respect, and love rather than fear or aggression.
  • Combine your words of loving intention with smudging to turn smoke into a true ceremony that guides them onward.
ADVICE

Turn Smudging Into A Ceremony

  • Don't just waft sage; speak your prayer and guidance aloud while smudging to create a ceremony.
  • Use the smoke to fill the air with your words so the spirit can hear and move toward the light.
INSIGHT

Fear-Based Rituals Can Backfire

  • Approaching fearful spirits with punitive rituals can reinforce their fear and resistance.
  • Shawn says loving energy heals where fear-based confrontation often empowers the spirit's attachment.
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