Event: The First Bi-annual youth community network meeting
Date: November 7 2013
Time: 9 am to Noon
Location: Regal Room @ The Centennial Building: 416 Centre Street in Whitby
What it’s about: Purpose of the meeting: To Discuss youth related topics, share resources, provide youth friendly training and to showcase youth organizations and services. Town Staff will also provide an overview and status update on the 2013 – 2018 Recreation and Leisure Services Youth Strategy.
Refreshments provided.
source: Whitby This Week: September 25 2013 Edition.
The Magical Blend states: “Most recently, we had someone write in asking how to perform a proper sage smudge. This is another question we used to get a lot at the store, so Robyn has written up an excellent step-by-step guide on the matter”.
How to Do a Sage Smudge.
This week’s bit of magical advice is a commonly-asked question that has come up again recently: How does one use a sage smudge?
WARNING: We know some people with severe allergies to sage and other herbs.Always check that no one who lives in that space is allergic. Even if you aren’t allergic to sage, for instance, your room-mate may be; sometimes, even the remnants of a smudging done earlier in the day can set off a reaction later that night.
The Short Short Version:
Light your smudge like you would an incense stick, so that it smoulders but isn’t on fire.
The Longer Version:
Smudging can be done in a few different ways, depending on what it is you want to cleanse.
Smudging Your Own Person or Someone Else’s Person.
Light your smudge and spend a moment to focus on your intention to bless and purify the recipient. You will then slowly circle the person (or move the smudge around yourself) counter-clockwise from feet to head. Have your recipient sit and breathe in the smoke for a few minutes before putting the smudge out.
Smudging a House or a Space.
Similarly, if your intent is to purify or bless a home or sacred space, you will work counter-clockwise, and top to bottom. There are a couple other steps to add in, naturally.
First, close all the exterior doors and windows to your house on all floors, but open up any doors to closets, cabinets, and rooms.
Next, place yourself at the entrance to your home or space, facing inwards. If you are doing a smudging to banish a spirit, be sure to address it out-loud, ask it to leave in peace. Be firm, but polite.
Begin your tour of your home or space, visiting each room counter-clockwise to where you began. Trace each wall with the smoke of your smudge, including inside any closets or cabinets.
If your home has more than one floor: do the basement next, then any floors above.
Return to where you began and put out your smudge.
Let the smoke sit in the house for 15-20 minutes before opening up the windows to let out the smoke and any negativity and negative spirits along with it.
Other Notes:
Do not be surprised if your smudge goes out! Herbs don’t burn evenly and while it might burn without trouble, sometimes it might need re-lighting. Try not to let that discourage you: it isn’t a sign that the smudging isn’t working.
Because smudges are bulkier than incense sticks, the ash that falls from the smudge will also be bigger. Some people like to catch the ash in an abalone shell or a bowl of some kind, or will carry the smudge in a shell to begin with.
To put the smudge out, tap the herbs out gently using a bowl or a shell with salt or sand in it.
If once you have finished smudging you have some of your smudge left over, you can put it in a paper bag and store it away for another day. There is no stigma against using the same smudge again, or even sharing it with someone else.
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Location: Whitby, Ontario (Please email for exact location)
Time: BETWEEN 2:00 P.M. AND 4:30 P.M.
COST OF THE WORKSHOP: $55.00 (PRICE INCLUDES ALL SUPPLIES)
What’s There: What do crayons, a hairdryer and canvas have to do with each other? Using the heat of a hairdryer we will “paint” a very unique work of art, with crayons, on canvas. Other mediums (i.e. buttons, yarn…) will be incorporated into the soft and melted “wax paint” to make the creation very personal. No experience needed – just a desire to explore and create. Dig out your “paint worthy” comfy clothing – come prepared to have a fun-filled afternoon.
SGC admin: We wish to apologize to our supporters and to those we “advertise” for on a somewhat regular basis. We have been under the weather for a few weeks now and it’s beginning to take its toll on our energy levels and we can’t seem to focus on what’s need to be done… :(
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