Clearing the Energy Left Behind

FIVE WAYS TO CLEANSE YOUR HOME AFTER GUESTS LEAVE

Melanie Spring is an international keynote speaker, retreat host, and leader of The Brilliant Rebellion She resides in Vero Beach full time with her husband and their dog. You can find out more about her and her high-touch experiences at MelanieSpring.com.

Having guests visit from out of town is such a wonderful experience. Sharing your home with friends or family can be soul-filling, heart-warming, and laughter-filled. Creating memories, sharing stories, and taking trips to show them your favorite spots (especially around Vero Beach) can remind you of why you live here. Yet, I know from my own personal experience, having guests can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Once they leave, even if it’s been an incredible time, there can be a heaviness left. Your sacred space—your home—can feel as if it has been invaded and you can feel it’s time to clear out the energy left behind. Any leftover energy can start weighing on you and cleansing your space will allow you to breathe again.

Your home is an extension of you. It’s an expression of who you are and how you want to feel. You chose the artwork, the furniture, the rugs, the plants, and the little decorations to feel comfortable, peaceful, and relaxed. It’s your space to be inspired, get creative, and have downtime. It’s your place to rest, find joy, and be fulfilled. Even when you go on vacation, there’s nothing like the feeling of coming home.

Cleansing your home after visitors, the overnight dogsitter, Airbnb guests, or even a tough day in your home office can support your overall well-being and get you back to that home-sweet-home feeling again.

Here are 5 of my favorite ways to cleanse my space so I can get back to me:

Take a bath. Soaking in a hot bubble bath with Epsom salt allows you to cleanse your body of unwanted energy. You’ll feel refreshed and relaxed.

Light candles and incense. The scents you love can fill your home with joy and rid the energy you no longer need—including the smell.

Meditate. Put on some soft music and sit in the middle of your home with your eyes closed. Maybe surround yourself with your favorite crystals and candles. Visualize every room in the house as if you were walking through them, cleaning them of any leftover energy.

Burn sage. Get a bundle of sage from a local shop and use a cigar lighter to light it for at least 10 seconds so it can get smoky. Then, wander through the house saying “you are released” to the energy left behind.

Dance. Put on some upbeat dance music and dance through every room in your house. Bring your movement and energy into each space as you show your home the kind of energy you want there.

Pick one or do them all. You don’t have to be an energy healer or a wise medicine woman to move the energy out. You just have to decide it’s time for it to go.

Written by Melanie Spring Photography by Mary Gardella