Creating Sacred Spaces in the Home
Whether you’d prefer to call it a sacred space, quiet space, mediation room, prayer room or even a prayer closet, having a space that is set apart from daily activities is a great way to foster an environment for success in your home. Through creating your sacred space, you will experience peace of mind, balance, mind renewal, focus, creativity, clarity, and heightened spiritual intuition (just to name a few).
Here are some tips on creating your own space that will help you in maximizing your personal growth and success.
- Find a place in your home separate from your bedroom and work area. If you're unable to separate from these areas, find a quiet and seldom used corner or place in your home to set up there. Perhaps you can set up a partition or room divider to section off that space just for you.
- Make that space as calming and as cozy as possible. Clear out any clutter or over-sized furniture. Use a comfortable chair or chaise. Find a large area rug. Put a plant there. Put a CD player there (for soft music only).
- Create the ambiance you desire. Light candles; utilize a prayer rug or a prayer shawl.
- Pray over your new space and ask God to make it special.
If you've assessed your home and realize that you have no room whatsoever to create a quiet space for yourself, here are other options...
- Use the bathroom in your home to spend some quiet time. (I did this for months before moving into a new house.)
- Use your car (just make sure your car is clean and clutter free).
- Go to your favorite park or find a corner in your favorite bookstore or local library.
- Sit on your patio or balcony.
You'll find that once you make space (no matter where it is), then space will be made for you over a period of time.
Here are some do's and don'ts for your quiet place...
- Don't entertain there.
- Don't allow anyone to utilize it (unless you're married and can share that space with your spouse).
- Don't eat there. You may drink water or calming tea.
- Keep this space as quiet as possible at all times (no TV, cell phone, house phone, video games, etc.).
- Do pick a certain time of day to spend there (initially).
- Do relax your spirit, soul and body.
- Do pray, read, meditate, journal and be quiet while there.
- Do use the space to the fullest: lie on the floor, sit in your chair, or kneel in prayer.
- Do develop a daily practice while you're there.
Remember, your sacred space if a place for you and God alone. While there, purpose to press your way in to your most inner thoughts, hopes and dreams and open your spiritual ears to listen. Be open and receptive, and allow His voice to be your guide. When you do, you will be led to God’s best for your life and you will experience authentic success on all levels: spiritually, mentally, physically, socially, financially and even professionally.
Written by Deaquelynn Williams
Deaquelynn Williams is a humanitarian, life coach, author, Bible teacher, inspirational speaker and a social entrepreneur. In addition to being CEO of Quelynn, Inc. she is also founder and executive director of A Light in the Dark Outreach, an organization that provides resources and programs for the homeless and youth.
The mission of Quelynn, Inc. is to catapult women to their wealthy place through spiritual empowerment, vision development and personal enhancement coaching and training that builds confidence, ignites passion and defines purpose.
To learn more about Deaquelynn, visit www.QuelynnIncorporated.com.
