Thrifting seems to be making a comeback. I can’t tell you how many news reports I’ve seen in the last couple of weeks about how young people in particular are finding joy in discovering vintage clothing and other housewares. There is even a television show —That Thrifting Show — that’s airing on Hulu. But here’s what no one is talking about. How do you avoid the bad energy that could be permeating those clothes? Throwing them in the washing machine or taking them to the cleaners isn’t going to take care of that.
Emotional residue can stay attached to things for years. If someone wearing those clothes experienced heavy grief or anger or fear, you may pick up on some of those emotions and even wrongly believe they are your own — especially if you are an empath. God forbid the person was the victim of some type of violence — there is just too much at stake to take a risk.
I’m not saying you shouldn’t thrift. Years ago, I used to love scouring thrift stores with friends for unique wardrobe finds, but over the years I’ve fell out of the habit.
Back when I was thrifting, I wasn’t as focused on metaphysics as I am today and I didn’t consider the energy that might be in those clothes — and in any other object I buy that once belonged to someone else. Now, if I decide to buy something, I’ll want to tend to the energy before I wear it or incorporate it into my home with my belongings.
So here’s what I suggest: Keep some sage spray on hand. Sage spray is just what it sounds like. It cleanses the energy without the smoke and the need for fire safety precautions.
