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Learning By Watching His Father
- John Henson learned smoking-off by watching and helping his father rather than formal instruction.
- He uses cedar, sage, and sweetgrass with prayer to cleanse homes and call spirits away.
Plants Carry Distinct Ceremonial Roles
- Each plant carries a different ceremonial purpose: cedar cleanses, sage carries prayer, sweetgrass opens communication.
- John frames the plants as carriers of spirit, not mere herbs.
Prepare The Home And Ask People To Leave
- When invited to smoke a house, open cabinets, drawers, and closets and ask occupants to leave until you finish.
- Create a controlled space so people don't enter and inadvertently feed whatever's present.