Saturday, 6 August 2016

Making Room for the Divine Within



By Alecia Rostad, UMS Advisor 

The need to create sacred space arises from a deeply seeded desire to align oneself with the universal flow. We seek to transcend the perceived limitations of the three-dimensional world of timelines, to-do-lists, responsibilities, and stress, in order to embrace the effortless and boundless possibilities that we can tap into at any moment. From this place, we can surrender the monkey mind and find an inner stillness where the whispers of the heart yearn to be heard, if we will just listen. We can move through our days more gracefully, with a sense purpose and an inner knowing that we are complete just as we are.
The surest route to cultivating this sacred space is through breath, intention, and practice. As we open the pathways in our bodies with breath, our cells rejoice in oxygenated bliss and inner transformation is underway. With intention, we invite in the qualities of energy that nourish us and serve our highest purpose in this moment. Rooted in stillness, we can follow our intuition to realize the outer manifestations of sacred space that our hearts desire.
If you feel called, experiment with creating an altar to physically embody the sacred space that you wish to grow within yourself. Know that you already have everything that you need at your fingertips. Look to nature for inspiration, as flowers, herbs, stones, and feathers are all around, reflecting the sacred geometry and life force that flows through us all. Let go of judgment and trust in the perfect timing and unfolding of each moment. Whether you choose to make a permanent altar space in your home or to create a mandala out in nature, the important thing is the joy and presence you hold in your heart.
There are infinite ways to create sacred space in our lives. Regardless of what we are physically doing or the amount of square footage we are able to access, we can choose to live with reverence. As we honor the ways our outer world reflects our inner sanctuary, we begin to weave tapestries of sacred space that support and empower us as we navigate personal and collective transformation.

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