I woke up with that familiar heaviness last month. You know the feeling – like you’re carrying everyone else’s problems on your shoulders. My phone showed 27 notifications, mostly news alerts about terrible things happening somewhere in the world. And I hadn’t even gotten out of bed yet.
Something had to change. My mind felt cluttered with other people’s negativity, and it was affecting everything from my mood to my ability to focus on what truly mattered to me.
We’ve learned that protecting our mental and spiritual space isn’t selfish – it’s essential. Especially when we’re working to create positive change in our lives through the principles of attraction and manifestation. Spiritual cleansing isn’t just some woo-woo concept. It’s a practical approach to maintaining your energetic boundaries.
Your Morning Routine Makes or Breaks Your Energy Shield
Let me tell you about the most transformative change we’ve made. It’s ridiculously simple, but most people won’t do it: we don’t check our phones for the first hour after waking up. No news, no social media, no texts.
Instead, that first hour belongs to us. Meditation, journaling, visualization, or just sitting with a cup of coffee watching the sky change colors. This buffer zone between sleep and the world’s demands creates a protective barrier that lasts all day.
Try it tomorrow. Just one day. Place your phone in another room before bed. Use an actual alarm clock if needed. The difference in how your mind feels will shock you.
Some mornings I still slip up and grab my phone first thing. And I always regret it. Those days inevitably feel more scattered, reactive, and less productive.
Smudging Isn’t Just for Hippies
Sharon laughed at me the first time I suggested we try smudging our home with sage. “Are we really going to be those people now?” she asked.
But there’s something powerful about creating cleansing rituals that engage multiple senses. The act of burning sage, palo santo, or even incense while setting intentions to clear negative energy creates a physical representation of what we’re doing energetically.
The smoke rises and dissipates – just like we want the stagnant energy to do. The ritual itself becomes a boundary-setting practice that says: “This space is protected.”
Is it the smoke doing the cleansing? Or is it our intention combined with a physical action that creates change? Honestly, we don’t really care about the mechanism – we just know it works for us.
Water Never Lies
Shower meditation. Bath visualization. Even just washing your hands with intention.
Water is the ultimate spiritual cleanser, and incorporating it into daily practice makes perfect sense. Water physically cleans us, and with the right intention, it can do the same energetically.
The simplest practice: while showering, imagine all negative energy washing down the drain. Visualize it having color if that helps – maybe dark gray or murky green – and watch as clear water gradually replaces it.
I started doing this about six months ago. My showers now take a bit longer (sorry, environment), but I exit feeling fundamentally different – lighter, clearer, and protected.
There’s science behind this too. Water has unique properties that might explain why humans have used it in purification rituals across virtually every culture and religion. But again – the why matters less than the results.
People Inventory: The Hardest But Most Necessary Cleanse
Real talk – some people in your life are energy vampires. They consistently leave you feeling drained, doubtful, or just plain bad. And sometimes those people are family members or longtime friends, which makes this particularly challenging.
We’re not suggesting cutting people off completely (though sometimes that’s necessary). But taking a clear inventory of who consistently brings negativity into your space is crucial.
Try this exercise: Make a list of the 10 people you interact with most. After each interaction with them over the next week, note how you feel: Energized? Neutral? Depleted?
Patterns will emerge. And once you see them clearly, you can make conscious decisions about boundaries.
For some, this might mean limiting time. For others, it might mean changing conversation topics. And yes, in some cases, it might mean significantly reducing contact.
This isn’t mean or selfish. It’s necessary spiritual cleansing.
Salt Isn’t Just for Cooking
Okay this one might sound strange if you haven’t tried it, but salt baths are incredible for spiritual cleansing. Epsom salts, sea salt, himalayan salt – they all work.
Ancient cultures understood salt’s purifying properties, which is why it appears in spiritual practices across the world. The minerals in salt help draw toxins from the body, and many believe they do the same with negative energy.
A simple practice: Add 2 cups of epsom salt to warm bathwater. As you soak for 20-30 minutes, set the intention to release any negative energy you’ve absorbed. Some people add essential oils like lavender or frankincense to enhance the experience.
Don’t have a bathtub? No problem. A foot soak works too. Or try carrying a small piece of himalayan salt in your pocket as a protective talisman.
Digital Detox – Your Nervous System Will Thank You
The average American checks their phone 96 times a day. That’s once every 10 minutes.
Each check potentially exposes us to news, opinions, and information designed specifically to trigger emotional reactions – often negative ones.
Digital detox doesn’t have to mean throwing your phone away. Small boundaries create significant spiritual cleansing:
– No phones during meals – Social media-free weekends – News consumption limited to 20 minutes once per day – No screens one hour before bed
We implemented these rules gradually over several months. The difference in mental clarity and emotional stability has been profound. Our home feels more like a sanctuary and less like an extension of the chaotic digital world.
Nature Knows How to Reset You
Have you noticed how different you feel after spending even 15 minutes in nature? There’s a reason.
The Japanese practice of “forest bathing” (shinrin-yoku) has been scientifically proven to reduce stress hormones, lower blood pressure, and improve concentration.
But beyond the physiological benefits, nature exposure is one of the most powerful spiritual cleansing practices available – and it’s completely free.
Try this: Find a spot where you can see trees, water, or open sky. Leave your phone behind. Spend 20 minutes just observing. Notice sounds, smells, colors, textures. Let your thoughts come and go without judgment.
I do this practice at a small park near our house every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Those days consistently feel more grounded and productive than others.
Declutter Your Physical Space (It’s Connected to Your Mental Space)
Your physical environment directly impacts your mental and spiritual state. Cluttered space = cluttered mind. It’s that simple.
This doesn’t mean you need to become a minimalist overnight. Start with one small area – a drawer, a corner of your desk, your bedside table.
Clear it completely. Clean the surface. Only return items that either serve a purpose or bring you joy.
The process of physically removing what no longer serves you mirrors the spiritual cleansing process. It creates space – literally and figuratively – for positive energy to enter.
We do a 10-minute decluttering session every Sunday evening. It’s become a ritual that prepares us mentally for the week ahead.
Sound Healing Isn’t Just Woo-Woo
Sound has been used for spiritual cleansing in cultures worldwide for thousands of years. Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, drums, chanting – all create vibrational frequencies that help shift energy patterns.
You don’t need special equipment though. Curate a playlist of music that makes you feel clear and uplifted. Classical, instrumental, nature sounds, or whatever resonates with you personally.
Play it while visualizing negative energy dissolving and transformative energy filling your space.
This works especially well after interactions that leave you feeling energetically drained. A 10-minute sound cleanse can reset your field completely.
Gratitude – The Ultimate Spiritual Cleanser
Negative energy and gratitude cannot coexist in the same space. It’s energetically impossible.
When we focus on what we’re grateful for, we automatically shift our vibration to one that repels negativity. This isn’t positive thinking fluff – it’s practical energy management.
The simplest practice: Each night before sleep, mentally list three specific things you appreciated about the day. Not generic things like “family” but specific moments: “The way the light came through the kitchen window while I was making coffee” or “That text from Sam that made me laugh.”
This recalibrates your energy field while you sleep, so you wake up already cleansed of the previous day’s accumulated negativity.
It’s Never Just One Thing
Spiritually cleansing your energy isn’t a one-and-done event. It’s a daily practice, a lifestyle approach.
The power comes not from doing all ten of these practices perfectly, but from consistently implementing even two or three that resonate with you.
Start small. Be consistent. Notice what changes.
Your energy field is the foundation for everything you create in your life. Keeping it clear of negative influences isn’t just self-care – it’s the essential groundwork for manifesting the life you truly desire.
What’s one spiritual cleansing practice you’ll try this week? Sometimes the smallest shift creates the biggest transformation.