Shamonique

I discovered bay leaf burning in 2019. At first, it was about manifestation. I saw someone write a wish on a bay leaf, burn it, and release it. The beauty of writing something down and letting it go stayed with me. When I tried it, the ritual gave me something I didn’t know I needed. A simple way to feel more connected to myself in the middle of a busy life. All I needed was one bay leaf and the space to slow it all down. As I kept using the practice, it grew into something more. I began writing down habits I wanted to build. Patterns I wanted to release. Words of gratitude for moments I wanted to remember. Over time, burning a bay leaf became a tool I could use in many ways, each one helping me return to myself when life felt overwhelming. That is why I want to share this ritual with you. I want you to see what is possible when you create space for your own version of the practice.

The way you use these leaves might be entirely your own. That's what makes it so beautiful. I believe we are here to create new rituals. To honor what came before us while making it meaningful for the lives we live now. That is how traditions evolve. That is how they stay alive. If this practice speaks to you, I hope you will let it support your life in whatever way you need. It has given me more than I ever expected. I hope it does the same for you.