10K views · 162 reactions | At CBU, it's tradition to open each semester with a Smudging Ceremony. We want to ensure this tradition lives on, even in an online environment. Please take a moment to listen and watch, Stephen Augustine, Associate Vice President, Indigenous Affairs and Unama’ki College as he takes us through this ceremony and explains its importance. | Cape Breton University | Facebook

1K views · 21 reactions | Burning sage — also known as smudging — is...

Smudging — it’s a sacred act of cleansing. The rising smoke carries prayers, releases the stagnant, and invites us back into harmony. Why it’s beneficial: • Clears heavy or negative energy • Restores balance & calm in mind and body • Creates sacred space for meditation, ritual, or healing • Deepens connection with self, spirit & nature #smudging #sacredritual #energycleansing #spiritualhealing #rituals #ancestralwisdom #soulhealing #findyoursoulspace #soulspacebysabarana #humansofsoulspace #saba