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SACRED SPACE
Bringing Bliss to Every Room by Maya Whitman
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acred space is most oſt en associated with places of worship, but it can be any place that connects us to meaning or joy. In the blur of daily living, nooks of inspiration and beauty
provide spiritual sustenance, remind us of our dreams or celebrate lovely memories. Having “bliss corners” in the home or workplace is a wonderful way to stay connected to the positive. Most parents or grandparents can confess to having a bliss
corner on the refrigerator door where drawings and accomplish- ments of young family members are proudly displayed. Having a place of inspiration in any room doesn’t have to take up much space and can easily add to the décor. It can be as simple as a wed- ding veil hanging on a bedroom wall or a bowl of shells, sea glass or sand from a beach vacation in the bathroom. It can be senti- mental with dried fl owers from a momentous occasion or a small table dedicated to loved ones with framed photos or letters and a piece of cloth that holds special memories. Corners of bliss fulfi ll their purpose best in places where they can
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remind us to follow our heart’s “true north” or help us to foster inner peace during busy days. Such places are offi ce desks and bedroom nightstands near an alarm clock. T e kitchen is an ideal room in the house for sacred space; designating a corner to light a candle during meal prep; fi lling an old teapot with fresh fl owers every week; and displaying the photo of someone who once nourished us are all beauti- ful ways to bring more meaning into our relationship with food. Cultivating bliss can be a form of active meditation, simple
rituals that can include prayer or other forms of mindfulness. On more practical levels, it can be an opportunity to bond with loved ones. Creating a bliss corner can be a creative and fun activity for teens to express a passion, whether it be a hobby, sport or favorite singer. Many of us have boxes of mementos or nostalgic things from childhood taking up space in a closet. Making a bliss corner is the perfect way to remind us why we kept them in the fi rst place.
Maya Whitman writes about natural health and living a more beautiful life. Connect at
Ekstasis28@gmail.com.
NaturalAwakeningsOKC.com
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