"Your sacred space is where you can find yourself again and again."
~Joseph Campbell
"There are places where one breathes in spirit, places where a man can steep himself in it, or if you prefer, where he quickens the sense of the divine in himself."
~Louis Charpentier, The Mysteries of Chartres Cathedral
Hakone Gardens, Saratoga, CA
Recently I've been thinking a lot about the idea of Sacred Space. I have always felt inspired to create a feeling of sanctuary in my home and work environments—setting up little garden areas with benches, statues or wind chimes; hanging crystals in windows to create dancing rainbows of light on the walls; placing a gently flowing fountain in the entry way; having a vase of fresh flowers on the dining room table—that sort of thing. I enjoy creating a space that is uplifting to the spirits, that feels energizing and nourishing to the soul.
Today I started thinking about the meaning of sacred space. The Free Dictionary online says this:
sacred space: space—tangible or otherwise—that enables those who acknowledge and accept it to feel reverence and connection with the spiritual
I began thinking about sacred sites that one might travel to see, like Chartres Cathedral, Stonehenge, Findhorn, Sedona, or a Zen garden, a labyrinth, a temple, a mosque, a synagogue or a church. One goes to such a place to feel connection with something spiritual, to experience a sense of reverence for something larger than oneself. One goes perhaps seeking a mystical sense of union with the divine, or simply inner peace.
As I sat in meditation this morning I began feeling this sense of reverence as I contemplated the awesome design of the human body—how all the organs and cells and tissues work together automatically 24/7 to maintain optimum health. We are each of us walking miracles! Feeling great gratitude, I began to think about sacred space in a new way.
It's about opening to the experience of the divine wherever we are, recognizing the spiritual nature of everything and everyone around us, and within our own selves. Creating sacred space within is nurturing feelings of gratitude and awe, opening to the beauty and sacredness of all life. It's about honoring the gift of life that has been given to us, living our life in a way that is nourishing to the soul, and sharing our unique gifts with the world in joy. Blessed be.
Today I started thinking about the meaning of sacred space. The Free Dictionary online says this:
sacred space: space—tangible or otherwise—that enables those who acknowledge and accept it to feel reverence and connection with the spiritual
I began thinking about sacred sites that one might travel to see, like Chartres Cathedral, Stonehenge, Findhorn, Sedona, or a Zen garden, a labyrinth, a temple, a mosque, a synagogue or a church. One goes to such a place to feel connection with something spiritual, to experience a sense of reverence for something larger than oneself. One goes perhaps seeking a mystical sense of union with the divine, or simply inner peace.
As I sat in meditation this morning I began feeling this sense of reverence as I contemplated the awesome design of the human body—how all the organs and cells and tissues work together automatically 24/7 to maintain optimum health. We are each of us walking miracles! Feeling great gratitude, I began to think about sacred space in a new way.
It's about opening to the experience of the divine wherever we are, recognizing the spiritual nature of everything and everyone around us, and within our own selves. Creating sacred space within is nurturing feelings of gratitude and awe, opening to the beauty and sacredness of all life. It's about honoring the gift of life that has been given to us, living our life in a way that is nourishing to the soul, and sharing our unique gifts with the world in joy. Blessed be.
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