Living in North America, it is important to acknowledge that we live on stolen land of the Native American peoples, and great harm has been caused by both intentional + unintentional cultural appropriation of their ideas, rituals, clothing, etc. ‘Smudging’ is a spiritual practice which belongs [in all its various forms] to Native American people.

Smoke Cleansing, on the other hand, is the burning of various aromatic plants or incense for use in spiritual, meditation, or ritual practices. It has been, and is still used by most cultures throughout the world. ‘Smudging’ often includes the burning of plants which, I believe, is why the term has been so readily adopted in today’s popular culture.

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