The Simple Thing Your Home Needs When the World Feels Like A Lot

A LOT has unwittingly become my word for the year.

When I think about the decisions I need to make for my mom’s healthcare, it feels like a lot.

When I talk with my friends about the chaos going on in the world, it feels like a lot.

When I think about the stack of papers on my kitchen counter that are awaiting my attention, it feels like a lot.

And that a lot-ness not only seeps into my cells, but also into my home.

I suspect I’m not alone.

Which is why I want to share the unsung hero of the feng shui world…

SALT

Salt does the heavy lifting of not only clearing your energy, but also clearing and protecting the energy of your home.

Think of it as a mop that soaks up any negative energy it’s exposed to as well as a sentinel that keeps any negative energies from reaching you.

Here’s how to work with it. Starting with what kind to use.

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KIND OF SALT TO USE ::

When we start talking about salt, the question that tops the charts is - what kind of salt should I use?

With the exception of table salt, any type is good for clearing and protecting your space. Some of my favorites are pink himalayan salt, rock salt, and sea salt.

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HOW TO USE SALT TO CLEAR AND PROTECT THE ENERGY OF YOU & YOUR HOME ::

FOR CLEARING A ROOM
that’s feeling the weight of the world

• Place a bowl of salt in each corner of the room. (Alternatively, if you have pets and are worried about them getting into the salt, place one bowl of salt on a table in the middle of the room.) Toss after 24 hours in an outside trash can.

• Sprinkle salt on the floor. Let it sit for several hours. Either vacuum or sweep it up.
  

• Place a small bowl of salt under your bed - especially if you’ve had a bout of bad dreams. Toss after 24 hours. Replace as needed.
  

• Place a small bowl of salt on any window sill of concern - this could be a window with a view of a cranky neighbor, a busy highway, or a row of garbage cans. Refresh as part of a weekly or monthly cleaning routine.
  

• Use salt water to wipe down your countertops.

• Fill a fire safe bowl with salt. Add 99% isopropyl alcohol so that it just barely covers the salt. Carefully light the salt on fire keeping an eye on it until it burns out. (For safety, I like to place the bowl of salt in a baking dish with some water.)
  

FOR PROTECTING YOUR HOME
from the lions, tigers, and bears

• Sprinkle around the perimeter of your property.

• Sprinkle along the threshold of your front door.

FOR CLEARING YOU
when you’re feeling energetically dusty

• Add a heaping cup of salt to your bath water and soak for at least 20 minutes.

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NOW OVER TO YOU

What other rituals do you call upon when the energies are feeling heavy?

Let us know in the comments.

Dorena
Space Doula®

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