If you read my article on “3 Practices That Will Change Your Life” you’ll know that I’m all about cultivating a private little corner of your world just for you! A “sacred space” aka a place for your spiritual life, a place to go for help, solace, prayer, to manifest dreams, send love to others or to give thanks – a mini oasis of sorts where you can disconnect from the everyday world and make sense of an insane life. I love utilizing my sacred space as part of my morning ritual. It’s something that sets the pace of my day.
It should be a place away from active areas of your home (entrance, kid’s playroom, etc) And it definitely should be someplace you feel comfortable – a place where it feels safe to be vulnerable. A sacred space should be really personal, somewhere you can tap into your higher self – a place that helps leave the day behind, diffuses stress and creates positivity. Think of it as an anchor that represents our intentions. Here’s a quick primer to inspire you:
A sacred space should be:
Simple
Pleasing
Decorative
Inspire Spirituality, but not necessarily religion
Soothing and calming with meditative qualities
Some items to include:
3 tea candles to represent the Three Jewels (Buddhist) or Holy Trinity (Catholicism)
Representation of Universal Expression – i.e. Buddha, Dharma Wheel, Mudra Hand, Lotus Flower or Natural Elements such as a rock, shell
Things of beauty that fill you with happiness – a trinket that inspires you, a photograph that makes you recall a simple pleasure or loved one
Flowers, cards, letters – items you feel a deep connection to
Spiritual symbols – candles, charms or incense
Something that represents your “essential self”
Representations of the 5 Elements:
Earth – crystals, stones, sand or wood
Fire – candles
Water – purified or holy water or shells
Metal – singing bowl
Air – incense, sage or a feather
Various color candles to draw in different energies
white – purity, always burned first
green – money, growth, bring abundance beginnings, healing
blue – harmony, peace, spirituality
yellow – intelligence, clarity in thinking, inspiration – burn when seeking clarity to problems
orange – energy, give energy to other candles
red – intense energy, sex, passion – potent
pink – love, harmony romance, happiness
black – deep cleansing – NOT evil or negative, burn when intense negative energy needs clearing
white & black together to cleanse and negativity , illness
brown – grounding
purple – spiritual growth, invokes guides, higher power, keeps bad/negative people away
How to get started:
Begin by facing EAST as this is the direction of new beginnings – next, set an intention – it can be for abundance, healing, manifestation, etc. Finally, honor your spirituality and give thanks to the greatest spirit, your guides, angels and higher self.
Recharge by space clearing
Light a lamp or candle
Burn incense
Offer flowers
Ring bells
Chant
You’ve now created your place of refuge, an oasis, a sanctuary a place of connection and devotion.
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About the Author: Angelina Helene
Angelina Helene is Holistic Health Expert & Educator specializing in Functional Nutrition for healing and Detox & Cleansing and is the founder of Wholistic Revolution – a Holistic Nutritional Consulting business and the creator of the ONLY organic body-care line targeted to 10 of the most common “figure flaws” women face – Perfect 10 Organics Angelina credits her lifestyle choices including juice fasting, yoga, meditating and a positive attitude in helping overcome late stage chronic Lyme disease. She wholeheartedly believes in a year round “cleansing” lifestyle and counsels individuals on incorporating various nutrition and lifestyle techniques to create a full, vibrant life and heal from chronic dis-eases.
