Creating Sacred Space can be a very special process. There are never any right ways of doing it or how it should look as long as in the end the space feels right to you. When you are called to or have the urge to have a space that acts like a sanctuary that’s when you know that it’s time to dedicate an area just for you.
With the evolution of our lives getting busier than past generations, we tend to yearn for some private space that we can just sit and breathe. Years ago, when I lived with roomies or in smaller spaces and I needed to just get away for a few minutes, I would head to my closet or empty bathtub and enjoy some moments to myself. I always felt refreshed after, even if some tears were shed. It was always satisfying to know that I could “escape” for a few if needed.
Crating sacred space is an opportunity for you to focus on anything that you choose to do as an individual. It can be for whatever gives you a feeling of comfort, serenity and calm. Designating a certain space or area for your specific, individual needs is a strong move towards self care. The term “self care” is really being taken to the extreme theses days, but I truly feel that taking the time to create this space for yourself is, on a core level, taking big steps in caring for your own needs, in your own very special way.
The areas you can start visualizing as a potential sacred space can be limitless. Just walking around your home inside or outside and looking at specific areas that already give you comfort are an amazing start. It can be as simple as a bathroom or a spare room. A walk in closet or the space under your stairs. It can be under a tree in your yard or beside a flower bed or veg garden. Like I mentioned, the possibilities are endless. The space should be physically big enough for you to do whatever actions you are planning to do in the area. If you want to just sit on a pillow with a candle lit, a smaller space would be perfect. If you want to incorporate some movement, yoga or exercise into your private time, a larger space may be a better choice. You could also have one indoor space and another area outside. You will know when your heart & head make the choice together.
Once the space is decided on and formally designated, you’ll want to mention this to family and friends that frequent the area. This will ensure that the area remains private and is respected by others. Then, the fun can begin, WOOT WOOT! This part of the process is one of my faves and it’s the decorating or set up of the area. Take the time to visualize what the space would look like to you. What would make your heart & soul happy? You can start to choose items that have meaning to you and your personal journey. Items that you have found throughout life, items that have been passed down or items that you discovered in your favorite store. A few ideas are:
- Pictures or art work
- Statues or plants
- Throw rugs or pillows or both
- Candles and stones
- Books and music etc., etc., etc.
Once the space is designated, items are chosen and placed, and you’re ready to open it to you and your needs, it’s time to initiate the space for it’s new purpose. This is the part that makes the area sacred. The process of initiating the space as a sacred one is a symbolic gesture to yourself & can be treated like a ceremony. It is letting Source, God, Gods or Goddesses, Guides and Ancestors know that this is the area where you will call upon them from time to time. This ceremony can be as short or as long as you desire. It can be spoken aloud with huge huff & puff or can be whispered softly. It’s the intentions of what this space means to you & what it will mean to you in the future, that really counts. You can smudge to cleanse the area and then close the ceremony with gratitude.
WELCOME to your new Sacred Space!!! Going forward, this space will be dedicated to all things good for you and to assist you in your growth and life’s journey. There will be laughter and tears, loud moments and soft ones. There will be healing and care, rejuvenation and manifestation. The difference now is that you have somewhere sacred to be you and really…that’s all that matters. xo
