Create Your Space Today

Many people have a house but few consider their house a home or have created a sacred space in their home.  A house is a building where some sleep and eat yet a home is a place that is depicts the people who live in it and is filled with love.  People who spend time in their home do so because they love their home.  In an ideal situation each family member has their own bedroom that doubles as their personal sacred space.  Each person creates a room that is personal and that expresses their interests and inside of it are artifacts that mean something to them.  Yet when you are a couple you normally share a bedroom so that this makes it less likely for either person to have an exclusive space where they can have privacy.  This is why I would encourage couples to create their own space separate from their bedroom.  Some men have referred to their private space as a "man cave".  Whatever you call it (woman's sanctuary for example) each adult should have a place to go to where they can experience ownership, quiet time and privacy.  This should be a space that is decorated and equipped with all the things that person finds magical and important to them.  Here are some ideas:

When you are creating your personal space consider locations like:
The attic
The basement
The garage
The guest/another bedroom
The loft area
A separate building in your yard: one large room size/two floors with an office and a loft sleeping space

Here are some things that you may want to begin to collect for your sacred space:
A comfy and cozy throw or blanket
Some pretty pillows
A daybed/small bed
Soft cotton/linen bedding: duvet, sheets, pillow cases, decor pillows and shams
Frames for pictures of loved ones
Candles and holders: tea candles and ones with containers are best
Books
Art for your walls
Stencils to use to write a message on the wall that may inspire you
Lighting/ceiling fan
Cool yoga mat
Floor pillow
Area rug
Portable desk and chair
A plump sofa chair and ottoman
Beautiful stationary
A magical journal book
Markers and art paper
Anything that you would enjoy or like in the room that is meaningful to you and that expresses inner love

Set your boundaries immediately:
Hold a family meeting and talk about what your space means to you and why you are creating it.
Let everyone in the family know that this is your private space and that they can only enter it if they are invited to come in.
Use the space for your own enjoyment mostly, this will keep it private and sacred.
Have a sign on the entrance of your space with your name or words like: Maria's Sanctuary.

What is the purpose of creating your own space?:
So that you have a private spot when you are feeling like you need to be alone or process your feelings.
So that you have a space where you distress from work or everyday chores.
So that you have a  place to enjoy and do what you like to do, what makes your heart sing.

Everyone should have a sacred space, even you.  Once you have your own space you will understand just how important it is to have it.  You will feel better because now you have somewhere that is your own in your own home.  Enjoy creating that space and know that you are loving yourself by making it beautiful and meaningful.  Have fun.