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By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Let\u2019s begin with striking a match against a box of Redbird matches and watch as a flame ignites, and then as the flame is placed gently next to a rolled-up ball of dried horse sage, watch closely as the medicines start to interact with each other and become one. Now as the smoke is slowly making its way up to Creator, cleanse your hands in this carefully and thoughtfully harvested sage that brought you teachings of connectivity, and walking in a good way. Bring the sweet smelling smoke to the top of your head while saying out loud: \u2018think good thoughts,\u2019 next to your eyes: \u2018see good things,\u2019 your mouth: \u2018speak good things,\u2019 ears: \u2018hear good things,\u2019 your heart: \u2018follow… <\/p>\n

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By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Let\u2019s begin with striking a match against a box of Redbird matches and watch as a flame ignites, and then as the flame is placed gently next to a rolled-up ball of dried horse sage, watch closely as the medicines start to interact with each other and become one. Now as the smoke is slowly making its way up to Creator, cleanse your hands in this carefully and thoughtfully harvested sage that brought you teachings of connectivity, and walking in a good way. Bring the sweet smelling smoke to the top of your head while saying out loud: \u2018think good thoughts,\u2019 next to your eyes: \u2018see good things,\u2019 your mouth: \u2018speak good things,\u2019 ears: \u2018hear good things,\u2019 your heart: \u2018follow... <\/p>\n

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