A Pinch of Salt

  In the fall of 2022, I was sorting and paring down as I prepared to move across town to my daughter's, while Rose Cottage was built. 

My daughter and son-in law helped a lot, but I still needed to make many tough decisions about what to keep and what to pass on! And I struggle with executive function - so it was challenging!

Percy choose his basket for the move

Enter - Salt!

Between rounds of dethugging I found putting out little bowls of Salt ever so helpful! It does its work behind the scenes, whilst we're sleeping!

My Feng Shui consultant and friend Gwynne Warner suggests sprinkling salt in the corners of rooms (where energy accumulates and can get 'stuck'), then sweeping it up the next day. Another tip was to leave a crystal on a box or space you plan to sort overnight, and invite it to help you gain clarity on distributing the contents. 

 

Atelier - packing up

Simple Shui consultant Amanda Gibby Peters feels Salt is, "an everyday, any situation cleanse.  You simply leave a small bowl of (sea or Himalayan) salt out for 24 hours. At 24 hours, dispose of it outside in the dirt or trash - whatever makes the most sense for you. You will feel brighter and lighter immediately." 

In a multi level space, Amanda suggested placing a bowl on each floor. As I was clearing my two storey home, I often put a spoonful of salt in a small saucer downstairs, and another in a shell upstairs, then tipped them out the following day. This was especially helpful when I felt overwhelmed with the process! 

Amanda writes, "You can't over-use this cure, just remember to dispose of the spent salt outside within 24 hours!"

Little saucer from Mexico

Now I use this little clay saucer, brought to me from Mexico. I sometimes put a few rose petals or sprigs of herbs with the salt. 

In a recent post my blog-friend Saifrianna wrote about ways wild thyme can help with release!

• Stay hydrated, especially while cleaning and purging! Take a pinch of salt before sipping water - this makes the cells more receptive!
• If you practice Reiki or another energy modality, include those, and any affirmations as appropriate to the situation. 
• My cousins Gabriel's wife is from Africa, and when they are on holiday, she tosses little sprinkles of salt around the room, to clear residual energy of the last residents. 

In my office, I plug in my salt lamp at the beginning of my day, and before leaving, I occasionally wipe it with a dry cloth, which I wash with my linens.

Other ways salt and other simple items can be used for clearing:

• Dissolve a bit of salt in hot water, and use with your favorite natural cleaning agent to wash doors, surfaces and windows.  
• Feeling stuck on a project? Put a small bowl of salt on your desk before bed.  
• Add a bit of salt (or borax) to the laundry when washing clothes from thrift store, to clear predecessor energy. 
• I give the walls in my treatment room an occasional wash with a bit of salt and fresh herbs (Thyme, hyssop or lavender), or drop of essential oil in the water.

Do you have favorite ways to clear energy in your home or office?