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Sacred
places and spaces are filled with the forces of divine
energy
which enable us to bring forth a closer connection with
Spirit.
These sacred and powerful places are found all over the
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Stonehenge |
The
Pyramids |
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Castlerigg |
Salisbury
Cathedral |
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Sea
of Galilee |
Crop
Circles |
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CREATING
A PERSONAL ALTAR SACRED PLACE |
Power
Places and Sacred Spaces are also found
in many home and work environments. When a sacred or
power place is situated within living and work areas,
they are most often referred to, as a "personal"
or "prayer" altar or a "sacred space."
These types of alters are where one goes to pray, meditate,
and to experience inner awareness and spiritual guidance.
Personal altars designed as scared spaces can be made
anywhere. When made indoors, a flat surface is usually
best, such as, a small table or shelf. Outdoor altars
can be fashioned from, and may contain elements of the
Earth such as, water, stones and wood.
Some choose to place their personal altars in the direction
of the East to commemorate the rising of the Sun and
Moon. Others, are guided to place their altar in an
area that has a special meaning or memory associated
with.
Generally, personal altars can consist of any items
that remind us of what we view as being holy and divine.
Some common items that are found on personal altars
include:
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Religious
photos |
Photos
of loved ones |
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Holy
statues and figurines |
Mementos
of loved ones |
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Bibles
and inspired writings |
Crystals
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Candles |
Gemstones |
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Incense |
Earth
elements |
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Essential
oils |
Musical
instruments |
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Herbs for
smudging |
Sacred
ceremonial objects |
Essentially,
anything that brings the feeling of being close and
connected to Spirit, may be placed within a personal
altar sacred space.
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CREATING
A BODILY SACRED SPACE |
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sacred space consisting of Divine White Light may also
be envisioned as surrounding the physical body. This type
of sacred space is used to deflect negative energies that
one may come in contact with. It also brings a wonderful
feeling of divine love and protection to every person,
circumstance or situation it surrounds. |
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