HSP, Empath, Introvert: Day 11: Set Boundaries by stepping into your Power, Grounding and Intention 

Years ago I might've assumed that "burning things, releasing energies (etc)" is hocus pocus. But now I look at it from a different angle. I now see this as analogous to cognitive practices like visualization techniques - like an athlete might do before they compete, or a public speaker before they speak, or (maybe more aptly) a meditator in their daily meditation. We do this every day unconsciously. But we also can do so conciously, like we do when working out - we *intentionally push heavy objects around in order to improve our QOL (pushing heavy objects around would otherwise be pretty stramge, right?). On the psych side, one might imagine taking a moment to "releasing he bad stuff" while exhaling, during a simple meditation. So, if you see it yielding a positive outcome, why question it? As an analytical guy, I thrive while 'reasoning through' interesting concepts - when I can consider their probable causes and outcomes. But 'over-rationalizing' can be detrimental, in cases such as these. Sometimes the experience of oneself is what one needs - and the causes and effects cannot be precisely rationalized. Consider these: music, and dancing. I dare someone to explain to me rationally why music "isn't inexplicable" (or strange), from a purely rational stance. Are they less rational or abstract than scented candles, smudge sticks, brushing away energies, etc - of one's mind has the imagination to 'bring to life' these actions? Perhaps dancing and music are not "apples to apples" with smudge sticks and candles, but at least (o think?) a neighboring concept! Thank you for sharing this perspective. This, I feel, is a thoughtful perspective that I think people can genuinely connect with (i did). As strange as the idea of candles and hand gestures might seem, it is personal and genuine. I see you blending the abstract and tangible in a way that any empath and/or abstract/creative thinker can connect with.