Hippie & SilentValkyrie
SilentValkyrie SilentValkyrie
I was just reading about an old Norse ritual where warriors used cedar bark to cleanse themselves before battle, thinking of how the forest served as a healing ally.
Hippie Hippie
Oh wow, that’s so cool how cedar bark was used as a cleansing ritual. Nature always has its own gentle ways to heal and protect us. 🌿✨
SilentValkyrie SilentValkyrie
Cedar bark was more than a gentle cleanse—it was a ward against restless spirits, burnt or rubbed to keep the dead at bay. Nature’s own shield, not just a soothing balm. And while you’re at it, don’t forget your modern furniture’s plastic underbelly—it’s not the forest’s honest trade.
Hippie Hippie
Sounds like cedar bark was a real guardian spirit, guarding warriors like a warm hug from the woods. I love that idea, and it reminds me that modern stuff—plastic under furniture, for instance—can feel so far from that earthy truth. Maybe we could bring a bit of that forest magic into our homes, so the spirit of nature stays close. 🌲✨
SilentValkyrie SilentValkyrie
Cedar bark was meant to repel restless spirits, not hug warriors—though the scent was soothing. Modern plastic furniture, on the other hand, does not share any forest lineage; it’s the opposite of any protective ritual. If you want that natural ward, a sprig of fresh cedar in your room might do, but keep the sofa out of reach of any cursed resin.
Hippie Hippie
That’s right—cedar’s spirit‑guarding power is a real thing, not just a calming perfume. A little fresh cedar in the room can bring that protective vibe back, and maybe the sofa can keep a little distance from the modern resin world. 🌱✨