Why Would a Pro Athlete Burn Sage?

Recently, Kyrie Irving sparked a discussion about the ritual of smudging when he was seen burning sage before a preseason game against his former team, the Boston Celtics on their home court, the TD Garden. "Honestly I did it before the first preseason game in Barclays, so every game definitely cleansing the energy in here, make sure we feel good as a team. Don't want to disrespect any other team. Some people think I was doing some ritual stuff before the game, but no, that's just sage from my native culture. Just making sure we cleanse the energy in here and we play well. And I want everybody to stay safe, not just my teammates," said Irving. (Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celt...) In this video, I explain the basics of what smudging is and why people burn sage. I also show you how to get started with smudging. What you'll need: Sage stick Sweetgrass (Optional. Burn after the sage to invite in positive energy.) Abalone shell (Optional. Use if you want to burn the sage in a bowl instead of burning the stick itself. For this method, you would pull the leaves of the sage off of the smudging stick and put it into the abalone shell bowl.) Matches or a lighter Positive affirmations to help you set the space and set your intentions while you clear the energy Want to invite more positive energy into your life to help boost your mind, body, & soul? Check out these resources: https://purposesoulathletics.com/reso...