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Build a Personal Spirit Altar by Lisa Branscomb
Creating and using altars are not only used for religious ritual, strictly confined to Eastern religions, or polytheistic worship. In fact, an altar can be these things, but in reality, an altar is defined by its creator. A personal spirit altar can be a practical reminder the important elements of the spiritual journey on an everyday basis, a simple collection of items that makes the creator feel good, or a peaceful area to reflect and rejuvenate.
The depth of meaning of an altar is not established by some unknown mystical force. It can be as light or as serious as the creator wishes. The creation and use of a personal spirit altar is not necessarily sacrilegious or iconological worship. While some may use the altar for worship it is perfectly acceptable to place certain statues or representations of deities or other items to serve as a reminder of some important attributes that the creator wishes to emulate or to invoke particular energies into the creator's life and space.
There are many reasons to create a personal spirit altar. Among them are:
A peaceful spot designated for prayer, meditation, or contemplative thought; A way to direct positive energies into a living space; A memorial for a loved one; A way to honor the physical elements (air, water, fire, earth, ether); A spot to inspire and celebrate creative expressions A reminder of personal worth on a journey toward self-acceptance A reminder to express daily gratitude or for manifestation
Home altars are common in many cultures worldwide, both modern and ancient. There is no right or wrong way to create an altar and one may take ideas from cultures and times other than the creators, or the creator may choose to choose and arrange items that simple appeal to the individual. The key is to be conscious about what goes on the altar and its arrangement. As long as the items hold significant meaning, even if that meaning is as simple as the beauty or sensuality of the objects.
If you decide to create your personal spirit altar consider your reason for the altar. What is it for, and what does it represent to you? Then choose items that you associate with the significance of the altar. All items do not need to be added at once. It is perfectly acceptable to add items gradually as you discover them, and to change the altar as you see fit. Be sure to visit your altar each day, even for a few moments, and give some focus to its meaning and purpose.
About the Author
Lisa D. Branscomb, J.D. is the founder of LifeBliss Solutions, Life Coaching from a Tantric Perspective. For more information see lifeblisssolutions.com (http://www.lifeblisssolutions.com)
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