20 min
ABCs of MEDITATION: EPISODE #18 C is for CONSECRATION and GUIDED CREATIVE VISUALIZATION FOR PEACE ABCs of MEDITATION
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- Spirituality
The first step in “building” a sacred alter is to consecrate the most important element — that element is you. You are the energetic center of your altar. The physical objects simply serve as mystical symbols, which allow you to transcend mundane thinking, by focusing your attention on beauty and universal truths.
Here are seven steps I would suggest to “build” your altar:
1. Choose a space in your home that is like “ a road less traveled.” It is best if the space does not have a lot of traffic — an area where others don’t walk around. If you have a family, you can choose a tiny corner. It doesn’t even have to be hidden. This area will become your “sacred space”. Stand in that space and do some deep breathing. Dedicate that space for your sacred work. Through that act you will begin to build a “force field” — you will energize that space with your intention.
2. Select a chair that can be dedicated for use in your sacred. It doesn’t have to be fancy. You could even go out and buy an inexpensive folding chair to be used at your altar. Simply draping material over it will beautify it. Sit in that chair in silence. Visualize a soft white light descending into you sacred space. Ask that this sacred space maybe further purified for your purpose. This will intensify the force field of your sacred space.
3. Select a table or stand dedicated for use in your sacred space. You can even purchase an inexpensive folding table and beautify it by draping material over it. Stand or sit before this table consecrating it with your thoughts, further intensifying the force field.
4. Select one or two candlesticks, if you wish to use tapered candles. Or you can simply buy glass enclosed candles. I suggest long white tapered candles to begin with.
5. Select a glass or goblet, from which you can drink water. Dedicate it for use only in your sacred space.
6. Select an incense burner to be used exclusively in your sacred space.
7. Beautify your sacred space with a plant or flower. The Rose has been regarded for centuries as a symbol of the soul, so as a Rosicrucian that is my flower of choice.
You have now created a sacred space — an altar — that is comprised of symbols representing the four elements of fire, water, air and earth. But never forget that you are the true altar, for within you the Divine resides.
The first step in “building” a sacred alter is to consecrate the most important element — that element is you. You are the energetic center of your altar. The physical objects simply serve as mystical symbols, which allow you to transcend mundane thinking, by focusing your attention on beauty and universal truths.
Here are seven steps I would suggest to “build” your altar:
1. Choose a space in your home that is like “ a road less traveled.” It is best if the space does not have a lot of traffic — an area where others don’t walk around. If you have a family, you can choose a tiny corner. It doesn’t even have to be hidden. This area will become your “sacred space”. Stand in that space and do some deep breathing. Dedicate that space for your sacred work. Through that act you will begin to build a “force field” — you will energize that space with your intention.
2. Select a chair that can be dedicated for use in your sacred. It doesn’t have to be fancy. You could even go out and buy an inexpensive folding chair to be used at your altar. Simply draping material over it will beautify it. Sit in that chair in silence. Visualize a soft white light descending into you sacred space. Ask that this sacred space maybe further purified for your purpose. This will intensify the force field of your sacred space.
3. Select a table or stand dedicated for use in your sacred space. You can even purchase an inexpensive folding table and beautify it by draping material over it. Stand or sit before this table consecrating it with your thoughts, further intensifying the force field.
4. Select one or two candlesticks, if you wish to use tapered candles. Or you can simply buy glass enclosed candles. I suggest long white tapered candles to begin with.
5. Select a glass or goblet, from which you can drink water. Dedicate it for use only in your sacred space.
6. Select an incense burner to be used exclusively in your sacred space.
7. Beautify your sacred space with a plant or flower. The Rose has been regarded for centuries as a symbol of the soul, so as a Rosicrucian that is my flower of choice.
You have now created a sacred space — an altar — that is comprised of symbols representing the four elements of fire, water, air and earth. But never forget that you are the true altar, for within you the Divine resides.
20 min