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Across various cultures—from the deserts of the American Southwest to the heartlands of Central Mexico—there’s a shared belief that the personal belongings of someone who has passed carry more than just memories.
Many spiritual traditions suggest these items may retain a kind of lingering “energy,” especially those closely connected to the person in life.
Even those who don’t subscribe to spiritual thinking often describe a strange heaviness or discomfort surrounding certain inherited objects.
Here are four types of belongings that might be better to part with—not out of disrespect, but in the interest of emotional clarity, spiritual release, and personal healing.
1. Underwear and Intimate Clothing
It may seem unusual to bring up, but undergarments are considered among the most energetically charged items left behind.
Worn so close to the body, day after day, they’re believed in many traditions to absorb physical and emotional residue—stress, sadness, illness, or lingering moods.
Storing such items away in drawers or boxes may contribute to what some call “stagnant energy,” a subtle but consistent sense of discomfort or emotional unease in the home.
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