- As the smoke moves through the room or over a surface, the smoke attaches itself to any heavy, negative energy that is within the space, object or being.   - Sage Leaves may also be used as a ritual tool to rid yourself or your space of negativity. This includes past traumas, bad experiences, or negative energies from others.   - This may help you establish a positive environment for meditation or another ritual. Choosing to sit and let go of negative thoughts in a ritual like this sets your intention and dedication to self-improvement.   - Choosing to engage in ritual can be the beginning of your change in mindset.If burning sage can lift one s mood, it could also be a great ally against stress.   A few safety tips- Have a heatproof bowl to put the sage in some sage leaves. Be safe and keep the air as still as possible when you smudge. No fans, or open doors and windows. Any gust of wind could further ignite the sage and blow sparks and ashes out of the bowl. Light the sage at the very tips of the leaves using a matchstick. Once it is lit, and the flame is blown out, it will smoke. The movement and release of the energy comes with the smoke and not the orange flames.