My altar (a.k.a. "sacred shelf") in my home office...
As an empty nester, I now have my own dedicated, personal space within my home. I call it “my office.” Yes, it’s where my desk and computer
reside. It’s also where I craft, create art, write meditate, practice yoga, sit quietly and sometimes even go to read.
I have a home altar, too—although, I refer to it my “sacred
shelf.” It’s actually an elevated
shelf that came with the desk I purchased a few years ago. Displayed there are family photos, a
candle, a brass bell (I ring both before and after meditation practice) and
various precious gifts given to me (a unicorn from my sons, a bear-witch from
my sisters, a crystal dish from my grandmother—that I’ve stuffed with an array
of meaningful mementos--including a raw rose quartz I found on a hike years ago)...
A home altar is a very personal thing that’s going to serve
different functions for each person.
My sacred shelf simply serves to add a spot of joy and peace to the time
I spend in my designated sacred space (my home office). For a great online resource about
creating your own home altar, click here.
Do you have a home alter or dedicated space you call your
own? Please share! T.
